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Retail Insight interview with Dan Duke and Ryan Hatfield of Bohler.
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Bohler on Why the Old Development Playbook No Longer Works

by SCB Staff

The easy sites are gone. The linear development process — pick the site, draw the plans, permit, build — no longer reflects the reality of retail development today.  In this Retail Insight interview from ICSC Las Vegas, reporter Nellie Day sits down with Dan Duke, COO, and Ryan Hatfield, director of market advancement for retail at Bohler, to discuss what’s going wrong on retail development projects and what the smartest developers are doing differently.  Their core argument: most timeline and budget problems aren’t lost in construction — they’re lost at …

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Retail Insight interview with Maria Toliopoulos of Cullinan Properties.
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Rock Run Collection: Mixed-Use Magic in the Making

by SCB Staff

Location is everything in retail, and Rock Run Collection has a compelling location — anchored by a new interchange that opened in August 2024, connecting the 310-acre Joliet site to I-55 and I-80, two of Illinois’ busiest expressways. The project, which Cullinan describes as the largest super-regional development currently underway in the Midwest, will encompass more than 1 million square feet of retail, dining, entertainment, hospitality, multifamily and office uses.  In this Retail Insight interview from ICSC Las Vegas, reporter Nellie Day sits down with Maria Toliopoulos, chief strategy officer …

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SJC Ventures Acquires Former Macy’s Property in Metro Baltimore, Plans Mixed-Use Redevelopment

by Abby Cox

Bel Air, Md. — SJC Ventures has acquired the former Macy’s store at the Harford Mall site in Bel Air, roughly 30 miles northeast of Baltimore, with plans for a redevelopment. The Atlanta-based development firm will begin clearing land and preparing infrastructure at the site in early July. Dubbed Derby Place, the mixed-use project will span 94,600 square feet and will include a 35,000-square-foot grocer, complemented by 48,000 square feet of luxury boutiques, restaurants, shops and amenities. Construction is scheduled to start this summer, while first tenant openings are projected for spring …

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Dallas Stars Plan New Arena, Mixed-Use Entertainment District in Plano

by Abby Cox

Plano, Texas — The Dallas Stars are planning to open a new hockey arena and mixed-use entertainment district at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano. The team announced on June 2 that it had signed a nonbinding letter of intent (LOI), inclusive of design and construction plans for the arena and surrounding district, which could include sports-themed retail, restaurant and entertainment uses, as well as public gathering and event spaces. The announcement comes roughly 24 hours after the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks similarly unveiled plans to move on from American …

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Portman to Bring 30,000-Square-Foot Food Hall to Savona Mill Redevelopment in Charlotte, North Carolina

by Abby Cox

Charlotte, N.C. — Portman has announced plans for Savona Food Works, a 30,000-square-foot food hall that will anchor the company’s Savona Mill adaptive reuse project in Charlotte’s West End district. Veteran food hall operator Robert Montwaid will lead the dining installation, which will offer 25 food stalls, a full-service restaurant and bar, coffee shop, flower market and rooftop bar. Montwaid’s previous ventures include leading Gansevoort Market in New York City’s Meatpacking District and Chattahoochee Food Works in Atlanta’s West Midtown neighborhood. Savona Food Works will be situated in the “Weave building,” …

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BJ’s Wholesale to Open New Locations in Three States

by Abby Cox

Marlborough, Mass. — BJ’s Wholesale Club is set to open new locations in Kentucky, Florida and Indiana. The new clubs are part of the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based company’s ongoing strategy to open 25-30 new clubs every two years. The new clubs will be in: • Frankfort, Kentucky • Ocala, Florida • Lecanto, Florida • Port St. Lucie, Florida • Portage, Indiana With the announcement of these locations, BJ’s plans to open a total of 12 new clubs in the 2026 fiscal year, inclusive of BJ’s recent launch in Texas with four …

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SimonCRE Acquires 10 Acres to Develop Prasada East Retail Project in Surprise, Arizona

by Abby Cox

Surprise, Ariz. — SimonCRE has acquired approximately 10 acres of land to develop Prasada East, a 98,000-square-foot open-air center located in Surprise, about 30 miles northwest of Phoenix. SimonCRE plans to break ground on the project later this spring. Prasada East will complement the existing Village at Prasada and Prasada North developments, which comprise more than 1 million square feet. The initial phase of Prasada East will feature a new 35,100-square-foot Whole Foods Market as the property’s anchor, as well as additional box spaces, multiple restaurant pads and shop space. Additional …

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MMG Plans to Develop 35,810-Square-Foot Retail Center at Kendall Town Center in South Florida

by Abby Cox

West Kendall, Fla. — MMG Equity Partners is under contract to acquire a 5.1-acre site within Kendall Town Center, a 70-acre master-planned community in West Kendall. The project, called The Shops at Kendall Town Center, will feature 35,810 square feet of restaurants and shops and 4,321 square feet of outdoor terrace space. The developer has submitted plans to Miami-Dade County and is currently seeking administrative site plan approval. The site is located at the intersection of North Kendall Drive (SW 88th Street) and Southwest 158th Avenue. MMG has selected Ed …

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Wetzel’s Pretzels, Cold Stone Creamery to Open More Than 17 Co-Branded Locations in 2026

by Abby Cox

Pasadena, Calif. — Fast food bakery chain Wetzel’s Pretzels and ice cream parlor chain Cold Stone Creamery are expanding their national footprint through co-branded locations. The brands currently have three co-branded locations under development for May, with plans to open an additional eight units by the end of 2026. This pipeline is on top of several new co-branded locations that opened earlier this year. Recent or upcoming openings include: • Clifton Park, New York • Columbus, Ohio • Alamo Ranch, Texas • Bennington, Nebraska • Bronx, New York • Lewisville, Texas …

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Legacy Purchases Development Site in Southern Arizona, Begins Construction on Retail Center

by Abby Cox

Maricopa, Ariz. — Legacy Development Partners has purchased a development site for a planned, ground-up retail center located in Maricopa. Construction on the property is expected to begin immediately. Dubbed Legacy on Porter, the 6.6-acre project will deliver more than 45,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and service-oriented space. Confirmed tenants include Goodwill, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Jersey Mike’s Subs, HTeaO, Orlie’s Taproom and Swig. Leasing negotiations for the remaining shop space and pad sites are ongoing.

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