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Boot Barn plans first San Jose store near Oakridge mall
Boot Barn is setting up shop at 932 Blossom Hill Road, at the former Wagly Veterinary hospital site. The Irvine-based brand is taking over a former veterinary hospital site. The store will span more than 18,000 square feet....
How the Econic Co. Transformed a Troubled Shopping Mall Into a Thriving Retail Hub
For years, downtown Sunnyvale sat in flux as one developer after another struggled to complete the overhaul of Sunnyvale Town Center, a demolished mall once anchored by Macy’s and Target. When Hunter Partners, Sares Regis and J.P. Morgan Asset Management took the...
From Surfboards to Storefronts: James Chung’s Unique Ride into Retail Real Estate
A Maverick's Path from Waves to Deals James Chung’s journey into commercial real estate is anything but ordinary. Born in Tallahassee and raised in San Francisco, James’ early years were shaped by immigrant grit, public school Spanish classes, and an unexpected love...
Immigration Crackdown Dents Demand For Fast-Growing Ethnic Grocery Chains
Sustained growth in large-format grocery stores catering to specific regional and ethnic cuisines has been supercharged by both the diversifying demographics of the United States as well as a nationwide embrace of foodie culture. But an increased presence of...
ICSC Norcal 2025
Excellent insights shared by our Econic team, Shelby Swanson, Nicole Key, Jacob Ackman, Ron E. Cruz, CCIM and Sean O'Carroll at @ICSC Local Northern California. Appreciate their expertise and valuable perspectives! ...
Raising Cane’s, Crumbl Cookies Heads to This San Jose Retail Center
A newly constructed San Jose shopping center is welcoming popular brands to its storefronts in 2025. Evergreen Circle, near the Eastridge Center mall, finished construction in the past year and is almost fully leased. The incoming tenants include Raising Cane's,...
Mountain View center lands new movie theater, restaurants, stores High-profile complex leases 90,000 square feet of space
The Village at San Antonio Center, a retail, restaurant, grocery, movie, hotel and housing hub in Mountain View, says it has landed a slew of merchants within its mixed-use neighborhood in Mountain View. The new leases total 90,000 square feet, according to Brookfield...
Costco Approved To Anchor San Jose Shopping Center
Full article here: https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2024/10/23/costco-westgate-west-san-jose.html
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Econic Founder & CEO James Chung to Speak at ULI San Francisco Panel
Join us on Thursday, November 7 to hear from leading experts on key trends driving office and retail leasing, evolving consumer preferences, and how owners and investors are navigating the new environment. Along with a post-event reception, attendees have the...