Cartier plans to close this longtime store on the Mag Mile, but Swarovski is leasing the space to the right formerly occupied by Rolex. Three retailers are making moves on North Michigan Avenue in what adds up to a net loss for the beleaguered shopping strip. First, the good news: Swiss crystal and jewelry maker […]
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Two Veteran Boutique Chicago Retail Real Estate Firms Announce Merger
Stone Real Estate and RN Realty to Join Forces Chicago, IL – Two longstanding Chicago commercial real estate firms have merged to broaden their capabilities to serve commercial real estate tenants, landlords and investors. The principals of Stone Real Estate and RN Realty have merged into one collaborative team under the Stone Real Estate umbrella. RN Realty […]
How long before Binny’s faces this formidable foe?
Beverage and real estate industry observers have said for years that Total Wine, a liquor retail behemoth, is eyeing Chicago. In the face of this threat, Binny’s finds itself at a critical crossroads.
Here’s some free advice for the new agent leasing Trump Tower’s riverfront space
Three local experts have ideas about what could fill the long-vacant spots.
Mag Mile is struggling but could be on the verge of big deals
The decision this week by Best Buy to abandon its location at 875 North Michigan Avenue, on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile was just the latest blow to the city’s most valuable stretch of retail.
Loop retail vacancy hits 7-year high
Online shopping is shaking up the mix of retailers in the core of the central business district, and it’s left more storefronts empty.
The Opening Bell 4/4/18: Location Location Location – Restaurant Real Estate
The restaurant industry is one of the hottest in Chicago, so Steve Grzanich sat down for a deep dive with Doug Roth (President and CEO of Playground Hospitality) and David Stone (Founder and Principal of Stone Real Estate) to touch on the Fulton Market, Michigan Avenue, and other Chicago areas that are driving the industry […]
1 Suburban Transit-Oriented Development Sparkles, Another’s Just Dull – Here’s Why
The Main is a new nine-story, 112-unit apartment building at Chicago Avenue and Main Street in Evanston. It has a saw-toothed wall of glass and is next to a CTA Purple Line station.
The Colorful Story Behind the Windows
The Colorful Story Behind the Windows: Stone Real Estate Partners with Arts of Life In our industry, leasing banners are just what you do. It’s standard. When you’re trying to lease retail space in a building, you put a few leasing banners in the windows that might have a nice pattern or bright color on […]