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As a leader in the retail real estate industry, the experts at Baker Katz are often called on by local, regional and national media to comment on retail and development trends. Check out our latest news coverage.
Nov
25
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Baker Katz Completes Port Arthur Center

Houston-based Baker Katz has completed its 90,000-square-foot multi-tenant center in Port Arthur, with the opening of a 13,000-square-foot PetSmart. “We are proud to re-introduce this formerly vacant property to Port Arthur residents,” Kenneth Katz told GlobeSt.com.
  • Globe St.
  • Kenneth Katz
Nov
25
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Kenneth Katz: Holiday Shopping Season Predictions

Last year, the average shopper dropped $802.45 during the holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. That’s supposed to rise this year, and Baker Katz founder Kenneth Katz expects Houston sales increases to beat the national
  • Bike Barn
  • BisNow
  • Kenneth Katz
Nov
20
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Deal of the Week: Turnaround in Tomball

Several new tenants have brought the Four Corners Shopping Center to 90 percent occupancy, the latest indication that a $10 million overhaul of the center at a major intersection in Tomball is drawing tenants. Houston-based real
  • Kenneth Katz
  • Houston Chronicle
Nov
10
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Getting Physical with e-Tailers

Alan Barocas is bullish on the business model of new General Growth Properties tenant Fabletics, which sells activewear and clothing for yoga and workouts. “It’s an ath-leisure concept that has a Lululemon fashion proposition, but at
  • Shopping Centers Today
  • Jason Baker
Nov
04
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Baker Katz Arranges 7,000 SF Lease on Behalf of Uncle Julio’s in Houston

HOUSTON — Houston-based Baker Katz has completed a 7,000-square-foot lease on behalf of Uncle Julio’s. Uncle Julio’s will be located near the intersection of I-10 West and Westgreen Boulevard. The restaurant serves Mexican food, and the
  • RE Business Online
  • retail deals
  • Jason Baker