NEW YORK CITY-The 33,000 sf of space Stern's is set to exit this month at the Manhattan Mall will no longer be completely retail use--a portion will go to an office user.

CHARLOTTE-Strong demand continues for Downtown office space but a slowdown in some other markets is due to strong building activity and an economic lag, Ryan D. Clutter of CB Richard Ellis Inc. tells GlobeSt.com.

KANSAS CITY-The shop at 1415 W. 39th St. will have eclectic array of merchandise, including lamps, clocks, lighters, shirts and rings.

PHOENIX--In a sign that retail is rapidly following rooftops in Chandler, a California developer has purchased a parcel in the suburb and is planning a 120,000-sf retail center and hotel.