Some of the entities that financed some of the General Growth Properties' malls want those assets taken out of the REIT's bankruptcy filing. "The legal separation would give the lenders greater control over the fate of the malls and access to all the excess cash they generate," according to Reuters. When...

NEW YORK CITY-Robert Knakal (right) speaks to <i>Real Estate New York</i> editor Paul Bubny about the local market.

NEW YORK CITY-Robert Knakal (right) speaks to <i>Real Estate New York</i> editor Paul Bubny about the local market.

Another interesting article appeared today on rent relief at shopping centers. Apparently Starbucks has had success in receiving concessions from landlords, in its quest to lower rents by as much as 25% at some of its locations. Additionally, jeweler Zale Corp. earlier this week joined the ranks of retailers...

BENSALEM, PA-The women's plus-sized retailer makes the push as same-store sales decline 13% during the first quarter.

BENSALEM, PA-The women's plus-sized retailer makes the push as same-store sales decline 13% during the first quarter.

NEW YORK CITY-Mitchell Hersh, president and CEO of Mack-Cali Realty Corp., speaks as part of GlobeSt.TV's Leaders Series.

NEW YORK CITY-Mitchell Hersh, president and CEO of Mack-Cali Realty Corp., speaks as part of GlobeSt.TV's Leaders Series.