By: Caroline Wu Shopping Centers
By Joel Groover | The International Council of Shopping Centers
Not so long ago, a humdrum industrial park out of the TV show The Office was good enough for many employers. But more companies now aim to put their HQs and offices next to hubs of commerce that offer bars, restaurants, entertainment venues and other things to do. And that trend is creating leasing opportunities for retail owners and developers. “Employee recruiting and retention has become so competitive,” said Steiner executive vice president of asset performance Beau Arnason. “Employers are saying, ‘Wow, we’ve got to do more for our employees.’ Companies want to offer their employees a better place to work.”
By: Caroline Wu Shopping Centers
Chain Store Age | Al Urbanski, Editor & Manager Easton Town Center is located in Columbus, Ohio Why did Easton Town Center repeat as the No. 1 Retail Center Experience in 2022? Because it never stopped improving and adding things that make the 1,300-acre property more town than town center. Such as… • More art! The…
Easton launched the 2021 holiday season in style on November 19 with our Grand Illumination—a family-friendly, center-wide celebration that included live music, costumed characters, special holiday trees and the simultaneous illumination of more than 2 million lights throughout the whole property.