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.
Launch Entertainment, a trampoline-based indoor family fun entertainment concept, signed an NNN lease for space in the rear portion of a neighborhood center. The unit formerly housed an H Mart but became available after the grocer relocated to a different spot in the front portion of the retail center. The interior of the unit appealed More
Sandwich/bakery tenants remain popular, especially those brands that provide elevated artisan food, as well as a café-like ambience that emphasizes fresh baked bread and unique dessert treat items. Look for these establishments to provide food and drinks beyond the standard sandwich fare in order to appeal to the “off hours” customers who want a treat More
D1 Training Preferred Sq. Footage: 2,000-10,000 s.f. 12-Month Anticipated Openings: ~50 Although D1 Training has only been expanding via franchisees for almost eight years, the athletic-training concept opened its 100th unit in January, with 100 more locations currently in development. All markets in the U.S., with the exception of Washington state and Hawaii, are being More
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 retail tenancy trajectories that took you by surprise recently? Dotan Zuckerman, Head of Retail Development, Portman At Portman, our retail strategy is laser focused on designing chef-driven dining experiences for More
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Country western-style attire has always been popular in certain markets, especially in Southern states such as Texas. But in 2024, it seems as if country western-esque influences are extending way beyond their Southern roots and heading into the mainstream. The country western trend has been strong this year in pop culture. For example, the Louis More
Urban Value Corner Store has partnered with JUXTA, a North Carolina-based technology company, to open up to five new autonomous micro-convenience kit-assembled stores, coined “Nest” stores, throughout Texas by the end of this year. The first of these new Nest stores is expected to debut by this summer. Urban Value Corner Store currently operates seven More
Vega Vitality, a Massachusetts-based medical spa/wellness center focused on anti-aging and longevity services, is set to open by this winter in the Fenton, the 92-acre mixed-use development in Cary that debuted its first phase in mid-2022. This will be Vega Vitality’s first location in a new state, as its two other practices are in Boston. More
The baby product industry has been in a flux the last few years, with many brands declaring bankruptcy and seemingly closing up shop. However, there has been a rebirth of sorts of these baby-oriented retailers. Consumers who are starting new families prefer to visually see, touch and determine for themselves which highly rated baby gear More
