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    May 2004

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    Global Outlets

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    Cover Story

    International Bounce-Back
    Outlet centers see growing numbers of coveted international shoppers visiting their stores, another sign that this important market is being lured back to the U.S. thanks to
    the weak dollar and other factors.

    International visitation to the U.S. was down for the third year running in 2003, but trend-watchers believe 2004 will be a banner year for this market segment.

     

     

    Global Outlets

    No. 4 for Chelsea Japan
    Chelsea Japan opens its fourth outlet project, growing its portfolio to more than 1 million sf. Shoppers are swamping Tosu Premium Outlets, which serves Fukuoka, Japan’s fourth largest city. The joint venture between Roseland, N.J.-based Chelsea Property Group and two Japanese partners expects to open a total of eight to 10 outlet centers in Japan.

    Features

    Rockin’ in Rockvale
    The closing took 13 months, but implementing new marketing plans and a center refurbishment was under way just days after Rockvale Square in Lancaster, Pa., changed hands.

    Picture Perfect
    Childrenswear maker Hartstrings takes its growing outlet chain very seriously, through careful merchandising, tasteful décor and focused real estate selection.

    Etienne’s Makeover
    Etienne Aigner overhauls its merchandising strategy – and its stores’ interior design – to give its offering more sizzle and broader appeal.

    Broadening Horizon
    A Q&A with Horizon Group’s Gary Skoien details the developer’s plans to broaden its scope while still staying true to its core outlet-center business.

    Border Crossing
    A 26-year-old mall on the Tex-Mex border in Laredo could be redeveloped to outlet tenacy soon.

    Primed for Fun
    Prime Retail’s new president, Robert Brvenik, says that after being acquired by The Lighthouse Group, the company is making plans to build new outlet centers. “We’re having fun again,” he says.

    Shrinkage Control
    Recent studies underscore the importance of clarifying goods’ value – and fostering employees’ values – to reduce inventory shrinkage.

     


     


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