Al Urbanski
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/20/2024
Macerich rings closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange to celebrate 30 years
New CEO Jack Hsieh noted that the big retail center operator stands at a pivotal time. - 3/15/2024
Party City hires Excess Space to oversee site selections and lease renewals
The 750-store chain eliminated nearly $1 billion in debt with the closing of some 60 locations. - 2/27/2024
Puttshack opens in Center City Philly
The fast-expanding entertainment concept takes a 26,000-sq.-ft. space at The Shops at Liberty Place. - 2/14/2024
CEO of Macerich to retire; successor named
Thomas O'Hern's chair will be filled by former Spirit Capital Realty CEO Jackson Hsieh. - 2/14/2024
CBL intros online access to entire retail inventory at two malls
AI-based “Inventory Insider” leads mall shoppers to the exact item they’re looking for—even if they’re not sure what it’s called. - 2/7/2024
Big 'development' at National Harbor
Thought film development at retail was long gone? Think again. - 2/1/2024
Two young men who are out to become the Aces of indoor pickleball
Jay Diederich and Diego Pacheco have sold 100-plus franchises for Ace Pickleball Club. - 1/31/2024
U.K.’s PureGym lands in the U.S, plans to franchise 300 locations
England’s most popular workout destination hires RCS Real Estate Advisers to introduce America to app-managed gyms. - 1/24/2024
Peterson Companies swaps swimming pool for climbing gym at RIO property
SportRock's new location at the RIO mixed-use center turns shoppers and diners into mountaineers. - 1/17/2024
The Grove’s Rick Caruso: ‘We’re in the business of enriching lives’
The noted developer tells Pete Nordstrom that his lack of real estate experience helped him discover a new purpose for retail-based centers.