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Miami-Dade County Commission Approves $3 Billion Mixed-Use Development 

by Abby Cox

Miami — The Miami-Dade County Commission has granted final approval for Little River District, a $3 billion mixed-use development in Miami’s Little River and Little Haiti neighborhoods. SG Holdings, a joint venture between Swerdlow Group, SJM Partners and Alben Duffie, is the developer. Spanning 63 acres, the project is expected to include more than 5,700 affordable and workforce housing units alongside big box retail stores, small businesses, a major grocery operator, green public space and transit infrastructure with the addition of a new train station. Construction is expected to begin in …

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Dutch Bros Coffee Aims to Double Store Count to 2,029 Locations by 2029

by Abby Cox

Grants Pass, Ore. — A little over a month after unveiling its 1,000th retail location, drive-thru coffee chain Dutch Bros Inc. is expanding its operations with goals to reach 2,029 shops by 2029. Originating in 1992 as a pushcart by the railroad tracks in downtown Grants Pass, Dutch Bros opened its first franchise in 2000. Dutch Bros Coffee now has a significant presence in the Pacific Northwest and is expanding with more locations across the United States, moving eastward to Florida, Texas, Oklahoma and Georgia. Looking further out, Dutch Bros …

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Simon Completes Redevelopment of Northshore Mall in Peabody, Massachusetts

by Abby Cox

Peabody, Mass. — Simon Property Group has completed the redevelopment of Northshore Mall located in Peabody, roughly 15 miles northeast of Boston. The shopping center is now home to 140 specialty retailers, dining options and entertainment experiences. New tenants that have either recently been announced or have already opened include a 116,000-square-foot Life Time Fitness, as well as Arhaus and L.L. Bean. Interactive gaming experience Immersive Gamebox, Golf Lounge 18 and Gametime Lanes & Entertainment — which offers bowling and other games in addition to food and drink — are …

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"Retail Bankruptcy & Restructuring — Lessons from 2024 & What’s Ahead" panel
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Webinar: Retail Bankruptcy & Restructuring — Lessons from 2024 & What’s Ahead

by Sarah Daniels

The March 14 Shopping Center Business webinar “Retail Bankruptcy & Restructuring — Lessons from 2024 & What’s Ahead” covered the state of a retail industry that is both “frenetic and cautious,” in the words of Dana Telsey of Telsey Advisory Group. Tune in to the six-minute mark of the on-demand webinar for Dana’s impressive summary of the latest news in retail. Panelists covered key insights into the evolving retail landscape, including the trends for bankruptcies and liquidations in 2024 and whether those trajectories are likely to continue into 2025. Economic …

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Meijer To Open Three Supercenters in Northeast Ohio

by Abby Cox

Grand Rapids, Mich. — One-stop shopping concept Meijer will open three new supercenters in Northeast Ohio. The 159,000-square-foot stores will be located in Austintown, Medina and Richmond Heights, bringing the Michigan-based retailer’s store count to 58 in the state. The supercenters will offer customers fresh produce, bakery, meat, seafood and deli departments, a garden center and home goods section, as well as a full-service pharmacy. Additionally, a Meijer Express gas station will open adjacent to the Austintown location on April 10. The new supercenter locations are scheduled to open May …

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Jollibee Launches Franchising Program in the U.S.

by Abby Cox

West Covina, Calif. — Philippines-based fast food chain Jollibee has launched its first franchising program in the U.S. The quick-service restaurant chain is the flagship brand of Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC), also known as the Jollibee Group. Jollibee opened its first North American location in 1998 in Daly City, California, and now currently operates 76 stores across 14 states in the U.S., with 28 additional stores in Canada. The current expansion goal is projected for 350 stores in the coming years, with franchise-owned stores making up the majority of its footprint. …

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Ardent Acquires 1.1-Million-Square-Foot Seminole Towne Center Mall in Florida, Plans Redevelopment

by Abby Cox

Sanford, Fla. — Atlanta-based The Ardent Co. (Ardent) has acquired Seminole Towne Center Mall, a 1.1-million-square-foot regional mall located in Sanford, with plans to develop the property into a mixed-use development. According to several local media outlets, Ardent purchased the center from Hollywood, Florida-based 4th Dimension Properties for roughly $17.5 million. While plans for the 76-acre property will include the addition of new retailers, multifamily housing and a hotel, the center’s four anchor tenants — Dillard’s, JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Elev8 — will remain at the property. The original …

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JLL: U.S. Retail Sector Remains Optimistic as Market Conditions Shift

by Abby Cox

Chicago — Retail closures are at a cyclical high, totaling a whopping 9,900 business shutdowns in 2024, according to JLL’s fourth-quarter 2024 retail report entitled “United States Retail Market Dynamics.” For the first time in several years, store closures outpaced store openings in a calendar year. Fabric and crafts retailer JOANN, who filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection twice within a year, is shuttering all 800 stores, while major department store chain Macy’s will close 150 stores over the next three years, with 66 closures anticipated in 2025 alone. The highest number …

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Meow Wolf to Open 75,000-Square-Foot Entertainment Venue in Lower Manhattan

by Abby Cox

New York City — Immersive arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf will open a 75,000-square-foot entertainment venue in Lower Manhattan. The space will span multiple stories within Pier 17, an entertainment destination in the Seaport District. Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025, with an expected completion date to be announced later. Founded in 2008 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Meow Wolf has expanded to Las Vegas, Denver, Dallas and Houston, with additional locations in Los Angeles and now, New York City. Mary Ann Tighe, Gerry Miovski, …

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Ross Stores Opens 19 Locations

by Abby Cox

Dublin, Calif. — Ross Stores Inc. has opened 16 Ross Dress for Less stores and three dd’s DISCOUNTS stores across 14 different states this month. The newest store locations are part of the company’s plans to open a total of approximately 90 new stores in 2025, which will comprise 80 Ross’ and 10 dd’s DISCOUNTS. Ross has expanded its presence in the newer markets of Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey and New York, while dd’s DISCOUNTS has focused on the existing markets of California, Georgia and Texas. Ross Dress for Less …

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