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.
Every month, we reach out to retail industry leaders in order to gain their perspective on the market. This month, we asked: Are there any new untapped areas of the country being targeted for retail growth? More
Even though the Utah-based “dirty soda” concept has been around for the last 10 years or so, it was only within the last two years that the rest of the country began to take notice of the unique non-alcoholic drink concoctions. The dirty soda craze really took off in 2022 when TikTok-ers began posting photos of their dirty soda creations, piggybacking off of the popular Gen Z singer Olivia Rodrigo, who started the trend by posting her own dirty soda drink from Utah. More
San Francisco’s downtown region saw the recent exodus of numerous retail entities, including the Westfield- owned San Francisco Centre mall after the departure of Nordstrom, but a glimmer of hope may be on the horizon thanks to Ingka Centres’ development plans in the city’s Mid-Market neighborhood. Ingka Centres, the Netherlands-based mall-management sister company to IKEA, purchased a six-story 256,000-s.f. glass building in the struggling neighborhood back in 2020 in order to create a new entertainment-themed mall, tentatively titled Meeting Place. More
Sprouts Farmers Market will occupy a former Bed Bath & Beyond space within a community shopping center in Rio Rancho, a growing suburb located about 15 miles northwest of Albuquerque, N.M. After doing extensive renovations of the space, Sprouts predicts an opening date of Q2 2024. The shopping center currently houses high-traffic tenants such as T.J. Maxx, Michaels, PetSmart and Ross Dress for Less. More
One bright spot in a sometimes dismal outlook for shopping centers is the jewelry tenant. Foot traffic is a given because customers need personal assistance from a salesperson. In-store visits are necessary for any personalization additions such as engravings or sizing adjustments, as well as layaway paperwork considerations. Square footage for the jewelry tenant tends to be smaller, and preferred spaces include retail street-front units and lifestyle centers. More
Much like a phoenix rises from the ashes, so too has the multi-entertainment center concept recovered from setbacks over the last few years to once again be in growth mode. These one-stop, multi-game entertainment venues offer a wide assortment of activities — arcades, bowling, bocce ball, dining and drinks — that appeal to all age segments, from families to college-aged Gen-Zers to the after-work millennial crowd. In addition, these entertainment centers cater to large group gathering events such as office holiday get-togethers or birthday parties. More
Here are some of the hottest up-and-coming growing retail tenants that you should be keeping an eye on. We list all the important details such as their growth plans, square footage requirements, targeted markets and why they are worth watching. You can access their complete listing including contact information by logging into the Crittenden Retail Tenants Online Directory. More
Acai bowl establishments have seemingly popped up overnight and continue to be a growing national sensation. Native to Brazil, acai berries are served mashed up in a bowl with other healthy additions such as granola, fruit, sorbet, yogurt or peanut butter. The acai bowl trend began in the surf culture scene in Hawaii and Southern California in the early 2000s, and then gained acceptance within the health and fitness crowd along the West Coast. More
