Robert Wiseman, President of Econo-Malls Management Corporation, and Michael Hart, President of Hart Stores Inc., are pleased to announce that Hart will be opening a new 22,000 square feet store in Fall 2010, in Peninsula Mall located in Marystown, Newfoundland. Hart joins Canadian Tire, Sobeys (currently under construction), Newfoundland Liquor Corporation, Bluenotes, Reitmans, TD Canada Trust, Eclipse, Easy Home, Ardène, KFC and many other excellent retailers in this 120,000 square foot enclosed mall of 30 stores.  Stores ranging from 500 to 3,500 square feet are currently available for lease.  Ideal uses include fashion, electronics, home décor and restaurants. Leasing inquiries may be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce the recent expansion and renovation of Pizza Delight in Gander Mall located in Gander, Newfoundland.  Spaces ranging anywhere from 1,200 to 7,000 square feet are currently available. Leasing inquiries can be directed to Natacha Ménard at natacha@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266 ext. 104.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of Ardène in the Grand Bay Mall in Channel-Port-Aux-Basques in Newfoundland.  Grand Bay Mall is a 90,000 square foot enclosed mall anchored by a new Foodland and a new Newfoundland Liquor Store and a Bargain Giant.  Other retailers in this mall include Eclipse, Buck or Two, Riffs, Johnson Insurance, Credit Union.  Leasing opportunities remain for stores ranging in size from 1,500 square feet to 4,200 square feet.  Ideal uses include fashion, electronics, footwear, home décor and services.  Leasing inquires should be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266 ext. 127.

Howard Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of Fraser’s Café in the Bay Roberts Mall.  Fraser’s Café joins Bargain Giant, Dollarama, Sears, Ardène, Eclipse, Bank of Montreal, Jeans Experts, and many more excellent retailers.  Bay Roberts Mall is a 70,000 square foot enclosed community mall, located in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland.  An 800 square foot store and a 1,000 square foot store are currently available to lease.  Ideal uses include fashion, electronics and footwear.  Kiosk space is also available.  Leasing inquiries may be directed to Natacha Ménard at natacha@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266 ext. 104.

Robert Wiseman of RDH Property Group Inc., Chartered Real Estate Broker, confirms that some space remains available to lease in North Sydney Mall ranging from 500 square feet to 2,000 square feet as well as kiosk space.  Ideal uses include fashion, footwear, home décor, electronics, services and restaurants.  North Sydney Mall, a 180,000 square foot community mall with 30 stores, is located in a prime commercial area, in the heart of North Sydney anchored by Zellers and Sobeys.  Other retailers in the mall include Dollarama, The Bargain! Shop, Schwartz Furniture, Easyhome, Suzy, DFX Outlet, Reitmans, and Ardene.  Leasing inquiries should be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Howard Wiseman of RDH Property Group Inc., Chartered Real Estate Broker, is pleased to announce that a 12,000 square foot The Bargain! Shop recently joined Zellers, Dollarama, Scotiabank and other retailers at the Zellers Plaza in Greenwood, Nova Scotia.  Zellers Plaza is a 120,000 square foot 10-store strip plaza attached to the Greenwood Mall with its 54 stores.  An 85,000 square foot piece of vacant land is available for sale or development.  Inquiries should be directed to Natacha Menard at natacha@rdh.ca or (514) 938-2266, ext. 104.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that a 21,000 square foot The Bargain! Shop recently joined Sobeys, Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation, Lawtons, Scotiabank and other retailers in Shelburne Mall, a 90,000 square foot community mall in Shelburne, Nova Scotia.  Stores in the 540 square foot to 1,600 square foot range are available for lease ideally suited for fashion, home décor, electronics and services.  Leasing inquiries should be directed to Natacha Menard at natacha@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266 ext. 104.

Robert Wiseman of RDH Property Group Inc., Chartered Real Estate Broker, is marketing for lease a 3,100 square foot end-cap unit in Carrefour Dorion on Harwood Boulevard in Vaudreuil-Dorion, a 70,000 square foot plaza with the only French Cinema (Cineplex Odeon) in the region, a 13,000 square foot Dollarama, Herbal Magic, Farhat Lunetterie, Wells Fargo and many more retailers and services.  This unit is ideally suited for a restaurant or convenience store and is located 10 feet from Highway 20 with over 45,000 cars of daily traffic.  Leasing inquiries can be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or (514) 938-2266 ext.127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce the recent expansion of the Country Kitchen Family Restaurant in Gander Mall located in Gander, Newfoundland.  Gander Mall is an enclosed shopping centre anchored by Canadian Tire, Dollarama and Dominion.  Other retailers in this property with 170,000 square foot of GLA and 35 stores include Pizza Delight, Suzy, Reitmans, Ardene, Athletes World, Bentley, Eclipse and Tip Top Tailors.  There are a few stores remaining to lease ranging from 1,000 to 7,000 square feet.  Ideal uses include a variety discount store, fashion, bank, electronics and restaurants.  Leasing inquiries should be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266 ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of RDH Property Group is pleased to announce that Giguère Opticien recently relocated and expanded in Les Galeries Charlesbourg.  Les Galeries Charlesbourg is a 260,000 square foot neighbourhood mall with 50 stores including a 20,000 square foot Stitches Mega Entrepôt, one of the top performing IGA Extra supermarkets in the province of Quebec, a Meubles Croteau’s flagship store, Hart, Pharmacie Brunet, McDonalds, Reitmans, Ardène, and Dollarama.  A few stores remain available to lease ranging from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet ideally suited for children’s wear, home décor, sporting goods, men’s and ladies fashion and restaurants. Kiosk and pad locations are also available.  Leasing inquires can be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or (514) 938-2266 ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that Bargain Giant has recently undergone a store renovation and that Ardene has opened a 4,000 square foot store in Exploits Valley Mall in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland.  Exploits Valley Mall is a 220,000 square foot enclosed mall of 40 stores anchored by a recently renovated Wal-Mart, a new Newfoundland Liquor Store, Bentley,  Eclipse, Dooly’s, Easy Home, Athlete’s World, Reitmans, Buck or Two and many other excellent retailers.  A 1,500 square foot store as well as a 12,000 square foot store (with exterior and mall access which can be subdivided) remain available.  Leasing inquiries should be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266 ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of a 7,000 square foot Better Living store in the Causeway Shopping Centre which is located in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia.  This 132,000 square foot plaza of 20 stores is anchored by a recently renovated Sobeys, Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation, Shoppers Drug Mart, and The Bargain! Shop.  There are still a few vacancies available to lease, ranging in size from 3,000 to 5,500 square feet and ideally suited for furniture and home décor, electronics, sports and other services.  Leasing inquiries can be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of a 3,200 square foot Ardene in the Peninsula Mall located in Marystown, Newfoundland.  Ardene joins Canadian Tire, Newfoundland Liquor Corporation, Bluenotes’, Reitmans, TD Canada Trust, Eclipse, Easy Home, KFC and many other excellent retailers in this 120,000 square foot enclosed mall of 30 stores.  Stores ranging from 500 to 1,850 square feet are currently available for lease.  Ideal uses include fashion, electronics, home décor and restaurants. Leasing inquiries may be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce the availability of land for sale, development or build-to-suit at the Queensway Business Park retail development in the heart of Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland.  The development will total 35 acres with a potential for up to 400,000 sq. ft. of retail development over different phases.  Grand Falls-Windsor is one of the fastest growing communities in Atlantic Canada and has a trade area of about 100,000 people.  Grand Falls-Windsor is also the most under-stored market in Atlantic Canada.  Ideally suited for national and regional retailers not currently represented in Grand Falls-Windsor, box stores, multiplex cinema, restaurants, electronics, men’s, ladies’ and children’s fashion, furniture, appliances, as well as auto dealers and others.  Inquiries can be made by contacting Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266 ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman, President of Econo-Malls Management Corporation, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Les Galeries de la Canardière, located in the Limoilou district of Québec City. The property is an enclosed shopping mall comprising approximately 200,000 square feet plus a freestanding Canadian Tire gas bar. The shopping centre currently contains approximately 65 stores plus a food court, including many other national, regional and local tenants such as Dollarama, Hart, Ardene, Uniprix, Burger King, Jardin Mobile, Yellow shoes and The Source. Excellent leasing opportunities include a freestanding building/pad on the corner (of boul. Ste-Anne and rue d’Estomanville) of the extremely well located site as well as other prime retail locations inside the mall ranging from 500 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft.  Men’s and ladies clothing, home furnishing and food court tenants are being sought. Leasing inquiries can be made by contacting Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com at (514) 938-2266 ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that a brand new 3,000 square foot Suzy store opened last week in the North Sydney Mall in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. They have joined Sobeys, Zellers, Reitmans, Stitches, Easy Home, Schwartz, Dollarama and many other excellent retailers in this 181,000 square foot enclosed mall.  A few vacancies remain available ranging in sizes from 500 to 2,000 square feet which are ideally suited for footwear, fashion and electronics.  Leasing inquiries can be made by contacting Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Natacha Ménard of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that Beltone, hearing clinic, will be opening in the spring of 2009 in the Causeway Shopping Centre located in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. They will be joining Sobeys, Nova Scotia Liquor Board, Shoppers Drug Mart, Bank of Montreal, Scotiabank, Rogers Cellular, Sears, Buck or Two and several other retailers in this 132,000 square foot strip centre.  There are still a few vacancies remaining, ranging in size from 2,000 to 5,500 square feet.  Leasing inquiries can be made by contacting Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that a 5,000 square foot Newfoundland Liquor Store is under construction in the Grand Bay Mall in Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland.  This 80,000 square foot enclosed mall is anchored by a Foodland (Sobeys) and a Bargain Giant.  Other retailers in this mall include Buck or Two, Eclipse and Riff’s.  A few vacancies remain ranging in size from 1,000 to 4,000 square feet.  Leasing inquiries can be made by contacting Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Howard Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that a brand new 7,000 square foot Newfoundland Liquor Store will be opening in April 2009 in the Exploits Valley Mall in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland.  Exploits Valley Mall is a 165,000 square foot enclosed mall. Current tenants include a recently renovated Wal-Mart, a freestanding Dominion, Bargain Giant, Tim Hortons, Athlete’s World, Reitmans, Eclipse, Northern Reflections, Buck or Two and more than 30 other retailers. Three vacancies remain in this mall including a 12,000 square foot unit with exterior and interior mall access. This is ideally suited for a furniture, home décor, electronics or office supplies store.  A 377 square foot corner unit as well as a 600 square foot unit are also available for immediate occupancy. Leasing inquires can be made by contacting Robert Wiseman at robert@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266, ext. 128.

Howard Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that The Bargain! Shop will be opening a new 21,000 sq. ft. location in March 2009 in Causeway Shopping Centre, located in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. They will be joining Sobeys, Nova Scotia Liquor Board, Shoppers Drug Mart, Rogers Cellular, Sears, Buck or Two and several other retailers in this 132,000 square foot strip centre. There are still a few vacancies available to lease, ranging in size from 2,000 square feet to 5,500 square feet.  A 3,149 square foot former restaurant is also available for immediate occupancy. Leasing inquiries can be made by contacting Robert Wiseman at robert@econo-malls.com or at (514) 938-2266, ext. 128.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is marketing for lease a 6,843 square foot store in Gander Mall in Gander, Newfoundland for immediate occupancy.  Gander Mall is a 170,000 square foot property which includes an enclosed mall with a freestanding Dominion grocery store and Ultramar. Current tenants include Canadian Tire, Dollarama, Athletes World, Reitmans, Suzy, Eclipse, Pizza Delight and many other excellent retailers.  This store is ideally suited for home décor and electronics.  A pad location of up to 10,000 square feet is also available. Leasing inquiries can be made by contacting Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266 ext. 127.

Howard Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is marketing for lease or sale a 9,400 square foot commercial building located at 345 Soumande Street in Vanier, Quebec.  This store is adjacent to a Fabricville, Uniprix, BouClair, Au Vieux Duluth, Chaussures Pitt, Fruiterie 440, located across the street from the regional centre, Place Fleur de Lys, and serves a primary market of approximately 100,000 people. Leasing inquiries can be made by contacting Robert Wiseman at robert@econo-malls.com or (877) 938-2266 ext. 128.

Howard Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is proud to announce that Pseudio has recently opened a new 2,000 sq. ft. store in Gander Mall, Gander, Newfoundland. Units ranging from 1,200 to 6,800 sq. ft. are currently available. Join Canadian Tire, Dominion, Reitmans, Suzy, Eclipse, Northern Reflections, Ardène, Pizza Delight, Bentley, Tip Top Tailors, Dollarama and many other fine retailers! Ideally suited for children’s wear, sporting goods, furniture and appliances, junior department store, electronics, restaurant, coffee shop, home décor, kitchen and bath accessories, hairdresser/barber shop. For leasing information, please contact. Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (877) 938-2266 ext. 127.

For over 30 years, the Wiseman brothers have been operating shopping centres in this particular area located in the Maritime Provinces. Their experience in those smaller markets today allows them to put this expertise to profit elsewhere in Canada. Le pied carré met with Howard and Robert Wiseman of RDH Property Group and Econo-Malls Management Corporation during the ICSC Conference.

Entrevue avec les frères Wiseman :
 
Le pied carré – Vous êtes présent dans les provinces maritimes depuis une bonne trentaine d’années?

Robert Wiseman – « Oui, nous avons commencé à construire en 1975, donc ça fait 32 ans que nous y opérons. »
 
Le pied carré – Quels y sont les « points chauds », les plus actifs (hot spots) ?

Robert Wiseman – « Ce que vous appelez «points chauds», là-bas, n’est pas la même chose qu’ici. Ce à quoi vous avez affaire dans ce genre de marché est un marché captif… il y a de très grandes distances à parcourir en auto entre ces marchés… en comparaison, à Toronto, où vous pouvez voir une situation où le marché commercial primaire (primary trade market) pour une propriété peut être tous les passants à l'intersection nord-ouest d’une rue… et où il pourrait littéralement y avoir un autre marché à l'intersection opposée, à savoir, d’un côté ceux qui retournent à la maison et de l’autre, ceux qui se rendent au travail. Dans ces marchés (atlantiques), 70, 80 et parfois 90% (des gens) de votre marché primaire doivent conduire 20, 30, 50, voire 100 km pour parvenir jusqu’à vous… et lorsqu’ils y sont, ils magasinent partout autour, donc vous avez une bonne saturation de marché pouvant même aller jusqu’à 100% dans certaines communautés où chaque homme, femme et enfant sont dans votre mail une fois par semaine. Donc, cela est très différent en termes de « points chauds » par rapport à l’achalandage que vous pouvez avoir au Centre Eaton à Montréal ou à Rockland ou à Fairview Pointe-Claire. »
 
Howard Wiseman – « Les revenus au pied carré sont moindres mais les profits, plus élevés. Ce ne sont pas les genres d’endroits assujettis aux hauts et aux bas de l’économie, ce sont des supermarchés standards, des foires, des magasins à rayons, des boutiques de jeans. Les éléments de base. »
 
Robert Wiseman – « Oui, aussi longtemps que les gens devront manger et habiller leur famille, nous allons faire des affaires… les marges sont mieux protégées; ce n’est pas saisonnier, ce n’est pas comme dans les hautes sphères de la mode (high fashion) des grandes villes où la mode peut devenir invendable, après quatre semaines sur les tablettes, et nécessiter un processus de vente à rabais. Ici, vous n’avez pas ce « niveau de mode » mais les marges sont protégées et les gens peuvent conserver les prix de vente originaux plus longtemps; très bonne loyauté des consommateurs qui sont très, très, très intelligents… cela dit, sans que ce soit une différenciation en terme de sophistication ou quoi que ce soit. Le gros problème avec ces marchés est de s’y rendre et de convaincre les détaillants de s’y installer. »

Howard Wiseman – « Pour qu’un détaillant s’y installe, il faudra attendre qu’il soit allé visiter les sept ou huit plus gros marchés des quatre provinces maritimes et ce, avant même qu’il considère nos gros marchés de Grand Falls-Windsor ou Gander à Terre Neuve. Ce sont de très bons marchés… mais le détaillant doit d’abord évaluer les autres. Il reviendra ensuite nous voir après avoir constaté combien nos marchés sont captifs, tout en lui permettant de bénéficier d'une non-concurrence dans son domaine, ce qui peut parfois signifier une plus grande marge de profit; ce qu’il n’aurait pu obtenir dans les sept ou huit plus grands centres qu'il avait d’abord considérés. »

Extract from the Advertiser – by David Newell – June 19, 2008. NEWS – Retailer plans renos, but no expansion – Building supplies store still in the works.

After months of speculation and rumour, the largest retailer in Grand Falls-Windsor has told the town council about its plans for the future. Wal-Mart has advised it intends to begin a $2 million renovation to its existing location at the Exploits Valley Mall on Cromer Avenue, although it does not intend to expand its square footage. This announcement puts to rest talk that the retail giant would be constructing a stand-alone store similar to the one it recently opened in Gander. Darren Finn, chair of the economic development committee, said Wal-Mart management advised it was quite happy with the performance of the outlet where it is now. "They say they like their existing location and they like the proximity to Dominion, Sobey's and the mall," he said. "They are in the cluster they want to be in. "This store is the store that performs the best in the province for them and they want to invest in this location."  Coun. Finn added that since the renovation will not include the addition of any square footage for the retailer, the store will be renovated according to a 'pantry' concept. He said this will see a larger grocery section and the company officials advised they would be expanding the electronics department while eliminating some areas that are not performing up to their expectations. Coun. Finn said the town council is not at all disappointed in the decision of the retailer, which is the world's largest public corporation by revenue and the largest employer on the planet. "They have told us this Wal-Mart here in terms of sales is their third biggest store per square foot in the province next to St. John's and Corner Brook," said Coun. Finn. "From their point of view they feel they have not lost any customers to any neighbouring communities or outlets, so they have not cannibalized any of their customers. They feel confident that investing in this location is the right thing for them to do." He expects the decision by Wal-Mart to go ahead with the renovation will bode well for the developers of the Exploits Valley Mall.  In addition, Coun. Finn feels there are other retailers in the community who have been waiting for Wal-Mart's next move in order to make decisions on their own development.

Howard Wiseman of RDH Property Group is pleased to announce that they have recently finalized lease term extensions with each of the TD Bank, as well as with the Second Cup and Mikes restaurants, both of whom have also agreed to undertake significant renovations as part of their extension agreements in Place Naviles. These tenants join a 7,500 square feet S.A.Q. liquor store. One unit of 1,650 square feet is available, ideal for sushi or other specialty restaurants. This strip shopping centre is located in an affluent area on chemin des Quatre Bourgeois in Ste-Foy was acquired in Summer of 2007. For leasing inquiries, please contact Robert Wiseman (514) 938-2266 ext. 128 or robert@rdh.ca.

Robert Wiseman of RDH Property Group is pleased to announce the opening of Québec’s first Stitches Méga Entrepôt store in Les Galeries Charlesbourg in Charlesbourg, Quebec. This new 19,500 square foot store, the only one of its kind in the entire Quebec City region, is the first Stitches Méga Entrepôt in the Province of Quebec.  Stitches Méga Entrepôt is also expected to bring a tremendous additional traffic draw into this 260,000 square foot neighbourhood mall which was bought by Econo-Malls Management Corporation in December 2004.  In addition to the 50 other stores in the mall, Stitches Méga Entrepôt also joins a 12,000 sq. ft. gym, a 5,000 sq. ft. OBGYN clinic, a 25,000 sq. ft. Meubles Croteau furniture store, a recently renovated and expanded Dooly’s Billard hall and bar, a 17,000 sq. ft. Buffet de Continents, Pharmacie Brunet, SAQ, Hart department store, and one of the best performing IGA Extra supermarkets in the Province of Québec.  There are a few units that remain available, which measure from 375 to 4,000 square feet ideally suited for coffee shop, restaurants, shoes, children’s wear, electronics, home décor, and sporting goods.  Kiosk and pad locations are also available for lease.  Please direct your leasing inquiries to Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Howard Wiseman of RDH Property Group is pleased to announce that The Bargain! Shop will be opening a new 10,000 sq. ft. location in February 2008, in North Sydney Mall located in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. They will be joining a recent renovated Sobeys along with Zellers, Stitches, Reitmans, Dollarama, Schwartz Furniture and 20 other stores in this 180,000 sq. ft. enclosed mall. There are still a few vacant units currently available ranging from 700 sq. ft. to 5,000 sq. ft. ideal for restaurants, footwear, and other specialties.  Please direct your leasing inquiries to Robert Wiseman at robert@rdh.ca or at (514) 938-2266, ext. 128.

Robert Wiseman of RDH Property Group is pleased to announce that Easyhome will be opening a new 4,000 sq. ft. location in March 2008, in North Sydney Mall located in North Sydney, Nova Scotia.  They will be joining a recently renovated Sobeys along with Zellers, Stitches, Reitmans, Dollarama, Schwartz Furniture, a new The Bargain! Shop, and 20 other stores in this 180,000 sq. ft. enclosed mall. There are still a few vacant units currently available ranging from 700 sq. ft. to 5,000 sq. ft. ideal for restaurants, footwear, and other specialties.  Please direct your leasing inquiries to Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of RDH Property Group Inc. is pleased to announce that Stitches will be opening a Stitches Mega Superstore in February 2008 in Les Galeries Charlesbourg mall in Charlesbourg, Quebec. This new 20,000 square foot store will be the first Stitches Mega Superstore in the Province of Quebec and is expected to be the only Stitches Mega Superstore in the entire Quebec City region.  Stitches is joining IGA Extra, Brunet Pharmacy, Hart, Meubles Croteau, and 45 other stores in this 260,000 square foot neighbourhood mall. There are a few units that remain available, which measure from 375 to 4,000 square feet ideally suited for coffee shop, restaurants, shoes, children’s wear, electronics, home décor, and sporting goods.  Kiosk and pad locations are also available for lease. Please direct your leasing inquires to Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or at (514) 938-2266 ext. 127.

Howard Wiseman of RDH Property Group Inc., Chartered Real Estate Broker, is pleased to announce that RDH has been awarded the exclusive contract to sell two apartment buildings on the north side of Bishop Power Boulevard, just west of Lasalle Boulevard, in the Borough of Lasalle, Quebec.  The property is adjacent to the Lachine canal and consists of two attached three-storey apartment buildings with a total of 98 units.  The property was built in 1966 and comprises about 68,000 sq. ft. of land.  There is both indoor and outdoor parking and an outdoor swimming pool.  The property is priced to provide for an above-average rate of return as compared to similar residential investment properties, and there is a mortgage already in place at extremely favourable terms.  Recent property condition assessment and environmental reports are available and all known required capital expenditures have already been completed.  RDH specializes in the sale, leasing, and management of commercial properties as small as 5,000 square feet and as large as 300,000 square feet, on behalf of private investors/owners, institutions, and real estate developers.  For further information respecting this excellent investment opportunity, or for advise respecting selling, leasing or managing your properties, please contact Howard Wiseman at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127, or howard@rdh.ca.

Robert Wiseman, President of Econo-Malls Management Corporation, is pleased to announce the acquisition of eight commercial properties in Drummondville, Laval, Montréal, Jonquière, Ste-Foy, Ste-Hyacinthe, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, and Vanier, Province of Québec.  The properties total approximately 180,000 sq. ft. and include national and regional tenants such as Dollarama, Bouclair, Mikes, S.A.Q., Pharmacie Jean-Coutu, The Toronto-Dominion Bank and Banque National.  Financing was provided by Merrill Lynch.  The portfolio is completely leased except for two locations: a 3,500 sq. ft. location on Boulevard Des Laurentides and Des Souvenirs in Laval, adjacent to Jean Coutu and facing the Super C supermarket; and a 4,200 sq. ft. location on St Joseph Boulevard in Drummondville, adjacent to Pizza Delight.  Leasing inquiries can be directed to Howard Wiseman at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127 or at howard@econo-malls.com.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that Ardène will be opening a new location, in Gander Mall located in Gander, Newfoundland. Ardène is scheduled to open their new 3,661 sq. ft. store in Fall 2007. In this 132,000 sq. ft. enclosed mall, they will be joining other fine retailers such as: Canadian Tire, Dollarama, Suzy Shier, Shoppers Drug Mart, Reitmans, Athletes World, Bentley, Northern Reflections and other fine regional and local retailers. There are still a few vacant units currently available ranging from 770 sq. ft. to 4,000 sq. ft. approximately for pet stores, restaurants, kitchen & bath accessories and men’s fashion. Please direct your leasing inquiries to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of RDH Property Group is pleased to announce that Ardène will be opening a new location, in North Sydney Mall located in North Sydney, Nova Scotia. Ardène is scheduled to open their new 2,000 sq. ft. store in Fall 2007. In this 180,000 sq. ft. enclosed mall, they will be joining other fine retailers such as: Sobeys, Zellers, Stitches, Shoppers Drug Mart, Reitmans, Dollarama, and other fine regional and local retailers. There a still a few vacant units currently available ranging from 692 sq. ft. to 4,758 sq. ft. approximately for pet stores, restaurants, kitchen & bath accessories and men’s fashion. Please direct your leasing inquiries to Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of RDH Property Group is pleased to announce that Ardène will be opening a new location, in Les Galeries Charlesbourg in Québec City, Quebec. Ardène is scheduled to open their 2,000 sq. ft. store in Fall 2007. They will be joining other excellent retailers such as IGA Extra, Meubles Croteau, Reitmans, The Source By Circuit City, Dollarama, Bentley, Brunet Pharmacy, S.A.Q., Hart, Dooly’s and many other local and regional retailers. This 260,000 sq. ft. enclosed mall still has a few vacant units available in the range of 375 sq. ft. to 4,200 sq. ft., as well as a freestanding location of approximately 5,000 sq. ft., for pet stores, kitchen & bath accessories, shoe stores and men’s fashion. A leasing opportunity up to a maximum of approximately 18,000 sq. ft. for a restaurant may also become available in the mall.  Please direct your leasing inquiries to Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that The Cash Store will be opening its new 1,045 sq. ft. store in Peninsula Mall in Marystown, Newfoundland in Fall 2007. In this 119,000 sq. ft. enclosed shopping centre, they are joining other retailers such as Loblaws, Canadian Tire, EasyHome, The Liquor Store, Bentley, Stitches, Eclipse as well as other regional and local retailers. There a still a few units available, ranging between 700 sq. ft. and 3,500 sq. ft., and we are seeking pet stores, restaurants, kitchen & bath accessories and men’s fashion. Please direct your leasing inquiries to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that Sobeys will be opening a new Food Land store in the Grand Bay Mall in Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland.  The new store will measure approximately 16,000 sq. ft. and is expected to open in the Fall 2007.  Grand Bay Mall is an 80,000 square foot enclosed mall with tenants such as Bargain Giant, Eclipse, Buck or Two and The Liquor Store.  There are a few units that remain available, which measure from approximately 500 sq. ft. to 2,500 sq. ft. preferably for shoe stores, men’s fashion, electronics, kitchenware and giftware.  Leasing inquiries should be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266 ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman, President of Econo-Malls Management Corporation, is pleased to announce that it has a development site available in the Town of Paradise, Newfoundland & Labrador.  Paradise is a suburb of St. John’s and is Atlantic Canada’s fastest growing community with approximately 35% growth between the 2001 and 2006.  The site being developed is a former soccer field and community centre located on Topsail Road which is one of the main arteries going through St. John’s, Paradise and Mount Pearl.  It is at the intersection of McNamara Road which is the major artery leading into the rapidly expanding industrial park.  Preferred uses would be grocery, pharmacy and financial.  The site is also ideal for restaurants given its proximity to the industrial park and its high daily car traffic volume.  For information, please contact Robert Wiseman at robert@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266 ext. 128.

Howard Wiseman of RDH Property Group Inc. is pleased to announce that a new Dollarama store will soon be located in Carrefour Dorion in Vaudreuil-Dorion. This anchor store will comprise 13,000 sq. ft. and is expected to open in Spring 2007.  This 66,000 sq. ft. neighborhood shopping centre is situated directly on Highway 20 where there are traffic counts of about 45,000 cars per day.  Dollarama will be joining Mikes, Harvey’s, Wells Fargo, Farhat, SAQ, Subway, Yellow and many other local retailers as well as Cineplex Odeon who has a modern 8-plex and is the sole “french-only” movie theatre available in more than an eight kilometer radius. A few retail locations remain available, which measure from approximately 800 sq. ft. to 6,000 sq. ft., preferably for sporting goods, café/restaurants, home décor, convenience stores and pharmacy.  Additional land is also available for development.  Leasing inquiries should be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or (514) 938-2266 extension 127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that Bargain Giant will be expanding their store by approximately 12,000 sq. ft. in Bay Roberts Mall in Newfoundland. Their new store will be measuring 32,000 sq. ft.  The 75,000 sq. ft. neighborhood mall is also home to Dollarama, Reitmans, Bank of Montreal and Sears.  There are a few units that remain available which measure from 622 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft.  Leasing inquiries should be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of RDH Property Group is pleased to announce that Stitches will be opening a new location, in the North Sydney Mall in North Sydney, Nova Scotia.  Stitches is scheduled to open their 5,600 sq. ft. store in Spring 2007.  They will be joining other excellent retailers such as Sobeys, Zellers, Shoppers Drug Mart, Dollarama, and Reitmans. In this neighborhood mall of 180,000 sq. ft, a few vacant units remain available ranging in size from 690 sq. ft. to 5,000 sq. ft. preferably for a restaurant, shoes, men’s fashion, electronics, kitchenware and giftware.  Please direct your leasing inquiries to Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that Stitches will be opening a new location in Peninsula Mall in Marystown, Newfoundland.  Stitches is scheduled to open their 5,600 square foot store in Spring 2007.  They will be joining other excellent retailers such as Loblaws, Reitmans, Jeans Experts, Eclipse, Northern Reflections, Bentley, and a new Canadian Tire.  In this regional mall of 120,000 sq. ft, a few vacant units remain available ranging in size from 520 sq. ft. to 3,500 sq. ft. preferably for shoe stores, men’s fashion, electronics, kitchenware and giftware. Please direct your leasing inquiries to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or at (514) 938-2266 ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that Dollarama will soon be located in Bay Roberts Mall in Newfoundland. The new store will measure approximately 10,000 sq. ft. and is expected to open in Spring 2007.  In this 75,000 sq. ft neighborhood shopping centre, Dollarama will be joining Bargain Giant, Reitman’s, Bank of Montreal and Sears. There are a few units that remain available, which measure from approximately 622 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft.  Leasing inquiries should be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266 extension 127.

Robert Wiseman of RDH Property Group is pleased to announce that Jayset Nygard will be relocating and expanding by approximately 1,500 sq. ft. in the North Sydney Mall.  The 3,289 sq. ft. boutique has also extended its term until 2012.  The 180,000 sq. ft enclosed neighborhood mall, anchored by Zellers, Sobeys, Dollarama and Shoppers Drug Mart, still has spaces available from 300 sq. ft. up to 3,000 sq. ft.  Desired uses include sporting goods, shoes and menswear.  In addition, a pad site of up to 6,000 sq. ft. is available, preferably for a restaurant. Leasing inquiries should be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or (514) 938-2266, local 127.

Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that Suzy will be opening a new store of 6,000 sq. ft. in Gander Mall, Newfoundland.  The store is expected to open in Spring 2007.  In the 175,000 sq. ft. regional mall, Suzy will be joining Canadian Tire, Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Reitman’s and Bentley Leathers. The mall still has spaces available from 1,200 sq. ft. up to 2,200 sq. ft.  In addition, a pad-site of up to 6,000 sq. ft. is available preferably for a restaurant.  Leasing inquiries should be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or at (514) 938-2266 extension 127.

Robert Wiseman of RDH Property Group is pleased to announce that Granny's Country Cottage has relocated and expanded to double in size to reach 1,600 sq. ft. in the North Sydney Mall.  They have also extended their term until 2012.  The 180,000 sq. ft. enclosed neighbourhood mall anchored by Zellers, Sobey's, Shoppers Drug Mart and Dollarama still has spaces available from 300 feet up to 3,000 feet and up.  In addition, a pad-site of up to 6,000 sq. ft. is available preferably for restaurants.  Please direct your leasing inquiries to Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or at (514) 938-2266 extension 127.

 Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that Telus will be opening a location in Gander Mall, Gander, Newfoundland. This new location is expected to open within the next couple of weeks. The 175,000 sq. ft. property still has one unit of 2,000 sq. ft. and one space directly on the parking lot with mall access. This would be ideal for a restaurant. Please direct your leasing inquiries to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or at (514) 938-2266 extension 127.

 Howard Wiseman of RDH Property Group is pleased to announce that Meubles Croteau celebrated its grand opening on June 15, 2006 in the Galeries Charlesbourg mall in Charlesbourg, Quebec. This new 25,000 square foot store occupies the anchor location vacated by IGA when they relocated to the other end of the mall into a 45,000 square foot IGA Extra. Meubles Croteau joins IGA Extra, Brunet Pharmacy, Bargain Giant, a recently renovated Reitmans and 45 other stores in this 260,000 square foot neighbourhood mall. There are a few units that remain available, which measure from 375 square feet to 4,000 square feet. Kiosk and pad locations are also available for lease. Please direct your leasing inquiries to Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or at (514) 938-2266 extension 127.

 Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that the Exploits Valley Mall located in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland has concluded a deal with Bizou International. Bizou is scheduled to open their 630 square foot in-line store in June 2006. They will be joining other excellent retailers such as Wal-Mart, Loblaws, Bentley, Northern Reflections, Tip Top Tailors, Eclipse, Reitman’s and Bata. There remains a 600 square foot vacancy as well as a new 12,000 square foot unit, which will be developed on the end cap and can be subdivided. For leasing inquiries, please contact Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266 extension 127.

 Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that the Peninsula Mall located in Marystown, Newfoundland has concluded a deal with Bizou International. Bizou is scheduled to open their 840 square foot in-line store in June 2006. They will be joining other excellent retailers such as Reitman’s, Jeans Experts, Eclipse, Northern Reflections, Bentley, and a new Canadian Tire store, which is scheduled to open in Summer 2006. A few vacant units remain available ranging in size from 520 square feet to 7,478 square feet for ladies fashion, shoes, kitchen/houseware, home décor, or electronics. For leasing inquiries, please contact Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or (514) 938-2266 extension 127.

 Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that Canadian Tire will be opening in the Gander Mall in Gander, Newfoundland. The new store will measure approximately 51,000 square feet, and is expected to open in Summer 2006. Canadian Tire will be joining Shoppers Drug Mart, Dominion (Loblaws), Reitmans, Bentley Leathers, and The Source by Circuit City in this 175,000 square foot regional mall. There are a few units that remain available, which measure between 320 square feet and 2,030 square feet. Please direct your leasing inquiries to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or at (514) 938-2266 extension 127.

  Robert Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that it has signed a deal with Vogue Optical in the Causeway Shopping Centre in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. The new store, which will measure approximately 1,500 square feet, will open for business on February 1, 2006. Other tenants in this strip centre include Shoppers Drug Mart, Sobeys, Bargain Giant and the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission. Leasing opportunities still for fashion, footwear and sporting goods. Leasing inquiries should be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or at (514) 938-2266 extension 127.

Robert Wiseman from Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached for a new Canadian Tire store in the Penninsula Mall in Marystown, Newfoundland.  The store, which measures approximately 50,000 square feet, will be opening in Summer 2006.  A couple of leasing opportunities still exist for men’s wear, electronics, sporting goods and a drug store.  Leasing inquiries can be directed to Howard Wiseman at howard@econo-malls.com or  (514) 938-2266 extension 127.

Econo-Malls Management Corporation has sold a shopping centre it owned and managed in St-Eustache, Quebec.  Centre Lamarche is a 7,400 sq. ft. shopping centre anchored by Pennzoil Products Canada.  Proceeds from this transaction will be used to fund Econo-Malls’ ongoing acquisition and re-development program. 

Howard Wiseman of RDH Property Group is pleased to announce that Les Billards Dooly’s in Les Galeries Charlesbourg will undergo an expansion to reach approximately 14,000 sq. ft and have also extended their term to 2015.  The expansion is expected to be completed by December 2005.  The 260,000 sq.ft. enclosed neighbourhood mall is located in the borough of Charlesbourg on a stretch of highway 40 having on of the highest traffic counts in the Quebec City region.  The mall is anchored by a new 45,000 sq. ft. IGA-Extra supermarket along with Bargain Giant, Pharmacie Brunet, Dollarama, SAQ, Videotron and McDonald’s.  The mall has units available of between 500 and 4,000 sq.ft, various kiosk locations, and an anchor of approximately 25,000 sq. ft.  In addition, a pad-site of up to 6,000 sq. ft is available, preferably for restaurant use.  You may contact Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Robert Wiseman of RDH Property Group is pleased to announce that it has signed with Jeans Experts in the North Sydney Mall.  The new premises will comprise approximately 2,000 sq. ft.  Construction has already begun and they expect to open in September 2005.  The 180,000 sq. ft enclosed neighbourhood mall, anchored by Zellers, Sobeys and Shoppers Drug Mart, still has spaces available from 300 sq. ft. up to 6,000 sq. ft.  Desired uses include sporting goods, menswear, and restaurants.  A pad location is also available.  For further information, please contact Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Econo-Malls Management Corporation has sold two of the shopping centres it managed in St-Eustache, Quebec.  Carrefour Grande-Côte is an 89,000 sq. ft. shopping centre anchored by Pharmaprix (Shoppers Drug Mart) and a recently renovated and expanded Provigo (Loblaws).  Centre 25e is a 27,000 sq. ft. shopping centre including Dollarama, M & M Meat Shops, and Household Financial Corporation.  CIBC World Markets acted as advisors on this transaction to the Vendors.  Proceeds from this transaction will be used to fund Econo-Malls’ ongoing acquisition and re-development program. 

Howard Wiseman confirms that RDH Property Group has recently completed the acquisition of Les Galeries Charlesbourg from Ivanhoe Cambridge. The 260,000 square foot enclosed neighbourhood mall is located in the borough of Charlesbourg, on a stretch of Highway 40 having one of the highest traffic counts in the Quebec City region. The mall is anchored by a new 45,000 square foot IGA Extra supermarket, along with Bargain Giant, Brunet Pharmacy, Dollarama, an OBGYN clinic, Chinese Buffet Continental, SAQ, Videotron, McDonalds, Royal Bank, CIBC, Dooley's and various other leisure/entertainement users. The mall has units available of between 500 and 4,000 square feet, various kiosk locations and approximately 25,000 square feet of the former IGA location. Suggested uses include promotional and speciality fashion, sporting goods and medical services. In addition, a pad-site of up to 6000 square feet is available, preferably for restaurant use. Leasing is being handled by Howard Wiseman at howard@rdh.ca or at (514) 938-2266, ext. 127.

Howard Wiseman of RDH Property Group announces that it has finalized a lease agreement with Services de Réadaption du Sud-Ouest et du Renfort (SRSOR), a government agency.  The new premises will comprise more than 13,000 sq. ft. of office space with over 30 full-time employees and will serve the entire Vaudreuil-Soulanges region.  Construction is expected to commence in January 2005.  The new premises is expected to be completed and opened in May 2005.  SRSOR is currently a tenant in the neighbouring property (on the same site) in Carrefour Dorion with approximately 2,500 sq. ft.

Howard Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation is pleased to announce that Loblaws Supermarkets Ltd. has completed its expansion and renovation of its supermarket in Carrefour Grande-Côte in St-Eustache, Quebec.  The store expanded from 25,000 to 36,000 sq. ft.  This shopping centre now comprises a total gross leasable area of approximately 90,000 sq. ft.  Loblaws agreed to a 15-year extension to their term as part of this agreement.

Howard Wiseman of Econo-Malls Management Corporation and the TDL Group announce that they have agreed to extend the term of the lease for Tim Hortons by five years and the proposed renovation of its freestanding building is expected to be completed in Spring 2005.

Econo-Malls Management Corporation and Loblaws Supermarkets Ltd. have reached an agreement whereby the Provigo/Maxi supermarket anchor in Carrefour Grande-Cote in St. Eustache will undergo a major renovation and will be expanded to 36,000 square feet.  Construction is expected to start in July and completion is planned for early 2005.  Loblaws has also agreed to a 15-year term extension.  Opened in 1986, Carrefour Grande-Cote is an open, neighbourhood centre on 25th Ave. that, on completion of the expansion, will measure about 90,000 square feet.  Other tenants in the project include a 10,000 square foot Pharmaprix, a 28,000 square foot Monde de Liquidation furniture store as well as an SAQ and Subway restaurant.  Howard Wiseman is handling the leasing.

Econo-Malls Management Corporation reports that an agreement with Scotiabank has been reached that will result in an expansion, renovation and extended term in the Zellers Plaza in Greenwood in Nova Scotia.  Currently the 115,000 square foot project is fully leased; however, a two-acre pad is available for lease, sale or development.  Zellers Plaza is anchored by Zellers, Shoppers Drug Mart and Dollarama.  Howard Wiseman is handling the leasing.