John Vance

Relaxed Sign Rules Could Help Occupancy on Magnificent Mile

Mag Mile landlords thrown lifeline with relaxed sign rules

Michigan Avenue and State Street need to get their occupancy up, and city officials hope more visible signage could help

High-end clothing brand Kith takes full retail building in Gold Coast

Landlord Acadia Retail Trust has been on New York buying spree while its Chicago portfolio suffers relatively low occupancy

Retail Brokers Scramble to Fill Closed Foxtrot Stores in Chicago

Chicago brokers scramble to fill prime Foxtrot locations left vacant

Upscale convenience store’s abrupt exit could allow landlords to raise rents amid high retail demand