Frank Gatlin of Gatlin Development Company Announces Specialization of Wal-Mart Retail Shopping Centers
Summary
As the popularity of Wal-Mart began to rise, Gatlin Development Company grew right along with Wal-Mart due to Gatlin’s exceptional ability to govern lean budget specifications required by the discount shopping chain.As the market in Louisiana reached its capacity, in late 1989 Gatlin Development Company, having won approval for five new store locations in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, pulled up stakes and moved to Southern California.As part of its tenant strategy, Gatlin Development Company lines up other retailers who fill up the shopping centers ahead of time.As the market in Louisiana reached its capacity, in late 1989 Gatlin Development Company, having won approval for five new store locations in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, pulled up stakes and moved to Southern California.Many years later Gatlin Development Company still continues not only to build for Wal-Mart, but they scout out potential sites for the discount shopping chain as well.The arrangement is not uncommon for Wal-Mart and other discount retailers because they rely on developers to identify the best areas for new store locations.“We’re glad that over the years, the people of San Diego have continued to treat us well.