John Simones, Former Design Director, CEO and Chairman of Jerde, Has Formed John Simones Architect - A Firm Specializing in Architecture and Urban Design
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After 37 years at Jerde, former Design Director, CEO and Chairman John Simones has formed a new firm specializing in architecture and urban design. Simones will continue providing high concept, impactful designs around the world.
John Simones of JSA
For me, each project is unique in itself, developing from the client’s needs and desires, and the host place in which it exists. Each project is individually handcrafted and molded, becoming timeless in nature, within a co-creative environment.
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Russ Fontaine has been promoted to senior vice president, Customer Experience. He is a seasoned banking professional with 30 years of experience in key management and leadership roles in consumer sales and service. Fontaine previously held the position of first vice president, Sales and Market Management with Country Bank, where he oversaw sales and service. One example of a new program introduced by the bank, as a result of Fontaine’s recommendation, was the deployment of a “Voice of the Customer” program that enables the bank to measure and better understand the overall customer experience through various survey metrics. In his newly created role, Fontaine is tasked with leading a bankwide collaborative effort to view things from the customer’s perspective; this applies to both the bank’s external customer and its internal customer. Fontaine is active within the community, serving on the board of directors for the Central/
That equates to about 59 square feet of shopping center space per U.S. household, which is slightly less than 62 square feet in 2010, UBS said. But it s still well above the 55 square feet of space per household in 2000, and 49 square feet in 1990, analysts Michael Lasser and Jay Sole explained.
UBS is estimating that about 80,000 retail stores, which is 9% of total stores, will shut across the country by 2026. That assumes e-commerce sales rise to represent 27% of total retail sales by then, up from 18% today. An enduring legacy of the pandemic is that online penetration rose sharply, Lasser said in a note to clients. We expect that it will continue to increase, which will drive further rationalization of retail stores, especially as some of the unique support measures from the government subside.
Lauren Ball Joins Westwood Financial As New Head Of Leasing
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LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Westwood Financial, a leading retail investment firm with a portfolio of 110 shopping centers in the U.S., has announced a key change to its executive team. Lauren Ball joins the dynamic organization and will be replacing David Malayil, where she is overseeing the company s leasing operations nationwide.
Lauren Ball, Head of Leasing, Westwood Financial David s contribution has been immeasurable. His commitment and dedication during his time at Westwood are greatly appreciated. David is leaving to start his own firm, explains Mark Bratt, CEO. We are very excited Lauren will be joining us as the new Head of Leasing. She is a strong leader who brings with her over 15 years of industry experience and a broad network of National Retail relationships. Lauren will prove to be an invaluable contributor to the organization.
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