By Al Urbanski
Nearly 30 years ago, when Limited Brands founder Les Wexner decided the huge parcel of land he owned off of Interstate 270 in Columbus would make a better retail destination than a distribution center, his plans for a combination of shops, restaurants, hotels, and apartments made some eyes roll. Today, Easton Town Center, co-developed by The Georgetown Companies and Steiner + Associates, serves as one of the world’s largest and most successful examples of mixed-use real estate. Wondering how Easton’s fared during COVID-19, we talked to its developer, Adam Flatto, CEO of The Georgetown Companies.
How’s Easton operating at this stage of the crisis? What’s open and doing well and what’s not? Are you going to lose many tenants that have entered Chapter 11?
We’ve been extremely well received by customers. We’ve been drawing up to 75 percent of last year’s traffic and that’s without the theaters being open….Read the full article at ChainStoreAge.com
Shopping Center Business By: Yaromir Steiner One thing is very clear 25 years into operating Easton Town Center — it has been an immense pleasure and honor to create and maintain a destination that stands the test of time. We value our team, guests, tenants and partners who have helped make our town center possible….
Shopping Center Business By Kristin Harlow Sports and entertainment destinations offer several benefits to retail properties — they boost foot traffic, encourage consumers to linger, complement traditional retail and provide opportunities for refilling vacancies. Pickleball, gaming and music venues are some of the most prolific concepts in today’s experiential marketplace. “Entertainment is complementary to retail…
Commerce + Communities Today By Ben Johnson A significant tenant rollover has yielded an opportunity for Easton Town Center to enhance its roster with a formal Fashion District. Retailers and restaurants will begin opening this year just as Columbus, Ohio’s population surges and the property celebrates its 25th anniversary. Read more at Commerce + Communities…
info@steiner.com
614.414.7300
