President’s Message: Optimism and Growth at ICSC

Having recently returned from Las Vegas where I attended my 25th consecutive International Council of Shopping Centers Convention, I am struck by several themes that continued to emerge for me. The upbeat mood and sense of optimism was widespread and apparent, a stark contrast to the mood two years ago. Convention attendance improved again this [...]

Market Research Updates – Rankings and Market Snapshots

Check out all the latest Market Research available from Stirling Properties. UPDATED! Rankings & Positives Overview of rankings & positives from the last 12 months for selected markets State of Louisiana Greater New Orleans Greater Baton Rouge Acadiana Market / Lafayette North & Central Louisiana Houma & Morgan City Lake Charles Metro Mississippi & Gulf [...]

New Openings at River Chase

Party City Coming to Stirling Slidell Centre

Stirling Properties, the exclusive management and leasing firm for Stirling Slidell Centre, recently completed the lease of a 14,389 square foot space for Party City.  Slated to open this fall, Party City’s grand opening accompanies a variety of improvements from neighboring retailers in the center. Headquartered in Rockaway, New Jersey, Party City is the leader [...]

Stirling Properties to Manage Former Wink Headquarters

Effective April 1st Stirling Properties was hired by Parkway Properties out of Jackson, Mississippi to take over the facilities management, sale and leasing of the former Wink Headquarters located at 4949 Bullard Road in New Orleans East. The property consists of 38,000 square feet of office/warehouse space and is currently vacant. Parkway Properties is a [...]

Eye on the Market Highlights – April 2012

Stirling Properties’ Eye on the Market research alert is emailed monthly to our mailing list and features all the latest news and market reports about the Gulf South.  We scan local and regional news outlets, as well as economic development groups, university research centers, and more, so that we can compile all the relevant rankings, [...]

Carter’s and Charming Charlie Now Open in River Chase Shopping Center

Stirling Properties is pleased to announce that Carter’s, a national children’s clothing store, and Charming Charlie, a national women’s accessories boutique, are now open in River Chase Shopping Center. Carter’s, the leading brand of children’s clothing in the United States, occupies a 4,300 square foot space in Phase II of River Chase. Carter’s creates a [...]

Stirling Properties Adds Rachel Haney to Marketing Team

COVINGTON, LA – April 19, 2012 – Stirling Properties is pleased to announce that Rachel Haney has joined the Marketing Team as Communications Director. She will be responsible for strategic planning, public relations and brand development and will be based in the Covington office. Ms. Haney comes to Stirling with a diverse communications background in [...]

Stirling Properties Hires Eugene Schmitt as Hammond Square Property Manager

HAMMOND, LA – April 16, 2012 – Stirling Properties is pleased to announce that Eugene Schmitt is now Property Manager at Hammond Square. Mr. Schmitt brings a diverse commercial real estate background that includes portfolio asset management oversight, portfolio leasing expertise, direct involvement in over $200 million in ground-up development, and direct day-to-day property management. [...]

Stirling Properties Breaks Ground for New Restaurant at Stirling Bossier Shopping Center

Santa Fe Cattle Company Restaurant to Open in Fall 2012 BOSSIER CITY, LA – Stirling Properties, developer and property manager of Stirling Bossier Shopping Center, announces the construction of a new 7,918 square foot Santa Fe Cattle Company Restaurant, a roadhouse style steakhouse, located on the outparcel adjacent to the Progressive Bank building, fronting Airline [...]