Marketplace - Aug. 8, 2009
More thoughts on Downtown retail, Grand Avenue
With Milwaukee Downtown's hiring of Deanna Inniss as a recruiter and taking the inside of Grand Avenue off of her plate, it is poised to build off the success of the Third Ward and spread that unique urban shopping experience to the rest of Downtown.
Tags: Grand Avenue, retail, recruitment, development, Downtown, Delmar Loop, Block E, Inniss

Marketplace - June 25, 2009
Got a retail idea? Grand Avenue has free rent & more
The Shops of Grand Avenue is looking to create some excitement with a promotional contest, called "Retail Therapy," that will secure you and your retail idea free base rent for one year at the Downtown Milwaukee mall.
Tags: retail, free rent, grand avenue, tenants, malls, Kroll-Salkin, Erica Anderson, shopping

Marketplace - April 28, 2009
Old Navy at Shops of Grand Avenue closing May 5
After nearly five years, Old Navy at the Shops of Grand Avenue Downtown is closing on May 5.
Tags: Old Navy, Downtown, Grand Avenue, Shops of Grand Avenue, retail, development, Gap, Inc., shopping

Marketplace - April 28, 2009
A Target pop-up; is it time to think big while leasing small?
Today, Target Corporation announced that it is coming to Chicago's Magnificent Mile, but only for three days. Could similar small leases by big retailers work in Milwaukee's Downtown?
Tags: Target, Best Buy, retail, Downtown Milwaukee, development, pop up store, Bullseye Bazaar, Wisconsin Avenue, Grand Avenue

Marketplace - April 7, 2009
Should Grand Avenue look to Columbus for inspiration?
After a dreary visit to the Shops of Grand Avenue this past Sunday, I think it's high time for its owner to make massive upgrades and changes. Let's look to Columbus for inspiration.
Tags: Grand Avenue, Target, TJ Maxx, Downtown retail, Plankinton Arcade, Columbus Commons, Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp., Boston Store