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Target Announces New Stores

by Rob Samtmann | Jan 11, 2016 | Retail News

Target announced its new stores in 2016 and 2017. Most will be urban stores in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago ranging from 19,000 SF to 45,000 SF. The only full-size store will be opened in Allentown, Pennsylvania.Argus Leader Link

Ross Dress for Less: 12 Chicago Stores

by Rob Samtmann | Aug 6, 2011 | Retail News

As reported in the Chicago Tribune, Ross Dress for Less to open 12 stores simultaneously on October 8 in the Chicago area. Ross is creating approximately 600 jobs.Chicago Tribune Article

Signs of Walmart Express

by Rob Samtmann | Jul 21, 2011 | Retail News

There will soon be six drug store sized Walmart Express stores in the country. Genty, ARPrairie Grove, ARAlbemarle, NCMidway, NCRidgefield, NCChicago, ILThe Walmart Express concept allows the discount giant to enter markets where they can’t otherwise open a...

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Rob Samtmann

Managing Principal of Equity Retail Brokers – Specializing in Tenant Representation and Leasing

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Robert L. Samtmann, Jr.

I have been active in the commercial real estate industry as a Tenant Representation Broker or Landlord Representation Broker in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area since 1995. I started with the company in 1997 and am now a managing Principal with Equity Retail Brokers.

In my career at Equity Retail Brokers, I have been fortunate to work with retailers including Starbucks, Verizon Wireless, Burger King, Halloween City, Blue Pearl, Banfield Pet Hospital, C2 Education, Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill, Kids Empire, Hapik, ServiceKing, Shop Rite Supermarkets, Shoe Carnival, Gander Mountain, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Babies R Us/Toys R Us, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Friday’s, Party City, Pep Boys, Firestone, FedEx, Movie Tavern, Pittsburgh Paints, Visions Federal Credit Union, Pet Supplies Plus, Quaker Steak & Lube, Wendy’s, PDQ, Wells Fargo, Travinia, Rite Aid, Alton Lane, Empire Beauty, Arby’s, PNC Bank, Lou Lou Boutique, Pet Valu, Primrose Schools, Red Robin, Applebee’s, Lime Fresh, Pancheros, Outback Steakhouse, Ruby Tuesday, TGI Friday’s, STS Tire, Noah’s, Oportun, Grassroots, Expedia, Ten Thousand Villages, Sleep Number, Sherwin Williams, and Kindercare.

Some of my landlord representation clients have included Kimco, RREEF (pension fund advisor), AEW (pension fund advisor), Steve Guttman (former President of Federal Realty), Audubon Land Development, Gambone Development, CW Capital Asset Management, and Excess Space.