Linda Frabl
Frabl is the former editor and reporter of Crittenden’s Retail Tenants Report. She has several years of experience in publishing including stints as a freelance writer, managing editor, copy editor and as an editor-in-chief for two Los Angeles County-based lifestyle magazines. She has worked for Crittenden Research since 2018. She has a degree in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and resides in San Diego.
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Cosm venues are ready for action
Cosm, the company that has revolutionized immersive viewing entertainment through its high-resolution LED-infused technology, will debut its first two domed venues in Inglewood, California, and The Colony, Texas, this year (in Q2 and Q3, respectively). It will also present live action sports events in real time thanks to its multi-year deal inked in March with More
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Owners stake their claim on steakhouses
Steakhouse restaurants continue to be a hot tenant, even though this fine dining category is generally considered one of the pricier options out there. Perhaps the steakhouse remains popular because it appeals to customers who are simply yearning for old-school, meat-and-potatoes concepts. Steakhouses, which regularly contain banquet rooms, are also frequently visited for mass gathering More
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The loaded French fries trend is sizzling
There is a food tenant trend picking up steam in 2024 that is focused solely on loaded fries. The brands sprouting up in this category have basically enhanced the typical order of French fries by offering culinary toppings such as pulled pork, grilled chicken, meatballs, chili, crab, steak, smoked salmon and shrimp. Keep your eyes More
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IKEA’s small store format coming to a neighborhood near you
IKEA is charging full steam ahead this year in opening more of its smaller stores, known as its “Plan and Order Point” prototype. These new stores occupy spaces that can be as small as 3,000 s.f. and no larger than 15,000 s.f. because they act solely as showrooms — without any carryout merchandise — for More
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Anatomy of a Lease: Sloomoo Institute in Los Angeles
Sloomoo Institute, an interactive tactile museum centered on slime, has signed a 10-year lease for a retail street-front inline building on Fairfax Boulevard in the heart of Los Angeles. The building includes three levels: a basement for parking, a street-level space and an upstairs portion. The space is next to a Trader Joe’s and is More
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California’s fast food wage hike fallout
With California’s recent minimum wage increase to $20/hour for fast-food dining establishments that have at least 60 locations nationally, there are concerns about how restaurants are going to cope. Will there now be a mass exodus of restaurant chains leaving California? What is the ultimate solution? “The reality is that many QSR, fast-casual and sit-down More
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Under the radar and on the rise: All’Antico Vinaio
The elevated sandwich trend is on the rise in the U.S., so All’Antico Vinaio, the Florence-based popular artisan sandwich brand with numerous locations throughout Italy, has decided to further expand its concept in the U.S. All’Antico Vinaio — which translates to “At the Old Wine Bar” — first tiptoed into the U.S. with three locations More
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What consumer spending trends are happening in the retail realm?
Every month, we reach out to retail industry leaders in order to gain their perspective on the market. This month, we asked: What are your thoughts on consumer spending trends in the retail realm? Josh Poag, President/CEO, Poag Development Group Right now, I am tentatively optimistic. In our centers, 2023 was flat or even down More
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