SEPTEMBER 2009
COVER STORY
State of the Outlet Industry, Retailers
The end of 2008 saw 316 outlet chains operating almost 13,000 stores, an increase of 11 chains over 2007’s 305 outlet chains operating 11,546 units.
FEATURED COVERAGE
The Numbers Don’t Lie
The authors’ 15-year survey compares malls with outlet centers on sales, rents, occupancy and occupancy costs, proving that outlets provide opportunity.
Legends at Sparks Marina opens
‘Gorgeous, really gorgeous’ is how RED Development’s new Legends at Sparks Marina is being described - the outlet project could be the spark that ignites the Reno suburb.
Designing For Flexibility
Flexibility is key to graceful aging and outlet center architects who design for changing tenant needs help save money down the road.
