ICSC SmartBriefDesigned specifically for shopping center industry executives like you, ICSC SmartBrief is a FREE email newsletter delivered 3x/week. It provides the latest need-to-know news and industry information that maximizes your time, giving you an edge over your competition.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/icsc/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/icsc?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifICSC SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/icsc?sb_code=rssen-us20 May 2013 11:34:29 CDTMelvin Simon estate gives ICSC Foundation $1M gifthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3D2BFB562F-3C8E-4515-8738-7F2962EADD94%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3D2BFB562F-3C8E-4515-8738-7F2962EADD94%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe estate of the late Melvin Simon has bestowed a $1 million gift to the ICSC Foundation.  -More- ]]>20 May 2013 11:34:29 CDTTop StoryKy.'s only outlet center begins construction next monthhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3D536A09EB-9F4D-4B2B-A77E-304F13423B5A%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3D536A09EB-9F4D-4B2B-A77E-304F13423B5A%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssCBL & Associates Properties and Horizon Group Properties are planning to build the only outlet center in Kentucky.  -More- ]]>20 May 2013 11:34:29 CDTIndustry TrackerCoachella Valley, Calif., city officials head to REConhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3D72D5384B-B0A5-4D57-BF3C-4F1AC63E1164%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3D72D5384B-B0A5-4D57-BF3C-4F1AC63E1164%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssSeven of the nine cities within Southern California's Coachella Valley area are sending delegates to the RECon show this week -More- ]]>20 May 2013 11:34:29 CDTIndustry TrackerMoonbeam sees Century III retail center in Pa. as a long-term holdhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3DECB0F59C-03D1-443A-BE0B-97F70477E782%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3DECB0F59C-03D1-443A-BE0B-97F70477E782%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMoonbeam Capital Investments, which acquired the Century III retail center in the Pittsburgh area, is planning to revitalize  -More- ]]>20 May 2013 11:34:29 CDTIndustry TrackerLocal council approves South Fla. retail projecthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3DF34530F5-BAB2-4E8F-A0F0-75037C0F6113%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3DF34530F5-BAB2-4E8F-A0F0-75037C0F6113%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe Cutler Bay Town Council in South Florida has approved a new retail center, a project that was rejected earlier this year. -More- ]]>20 May 2013 11:34:29 CDTIndustry TrackerMaryland Live finds location next to shopping center a huge drawhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3D7D8003A8-F6BE-49AF-890A-AD14EAA72FCC%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3D7D8003A8-F6BE-49AF-890A-AD14EAA72FCC%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMaryland Live casino in Hanover, Md., is succeeding in large part due to its location –- in the parking lot of the Arundel Mi -More- ]]>20 May 2013 11:34:29 CDTIndustry TrackerLas Vegas also eyes retailers as RECon is under wayhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3D921762E3-6932-496C-902E-5CDFBAD171BE%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3D921762E3-6932-496C-902E-5CDFBAD171BE%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssLas Vegas, home to the RECon show, is also a city that hopes to attract retailers.  -More- ]]>20 May 2013 11:34:29 CDTRetail NewsMillennials like brick-and-mortar shopping, report sayshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3D742C2FD2-E2B2-4347-8511-76411DD4F1E9%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3D742C2FD2-E2B2-4347-8511-76411DD4F1E9%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAn Urban Land Institute survey of 1,200 shoppers ages 18 to 35 found that 37% love to shop in a physical store, and 48% enjoy -More- ]]>20 May 2013 11:34:29 CDTRetail NewsWould consumers pay more to better factory conditions?http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3DA57E3ADF-BC04-4958-8668-95F7F94E3A50%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3DA57E3ADF-BC04-4958-8668-95F7F94E3A50%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssUniqlo, H&M and Topshop are the three hottest prospects for retail leasing agents because the fast-fashion concepts are prove -More- ]]>20 May 2013 11:34:29 CDTRetail NewsHow to take control of your calendarhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3DB384DAC6-9596-453D-9A0A-708DB1A2EEC3%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D4F3E138E-2572-424C-A051-DCD28063EAF4%26copyid%3DB384DAC6-9596-453D-9A0A-708DB1A2EEC3%26brief%3Dicsc%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssCreate a calendar for yourself that blocks off time for meetings, e-mail and focused work, and then try to manage your time i -More- 

If Kids Can Play, Will Mom Shop? Wall Street Journal Reports on PLAYTIME "Shopping-mall designers see indoor shopping mall playscapes as a way to lure in more shoppers and get them to stay longer," reports the Wall Street Journal. Learn more about PLAYTIME! Download a brochure, or contact David O'Niones (DavidO@Playtime.com, 303-662-0302). More

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