Poag Development Group announces rebrand, returning to Poag Shopping Centers

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Memphis, TN — April 1, 2026 — Poag Development Group, a nationally recognized leader in retail real estate and the original creators of the Lifestyle Center format, announced it is returning to its legacy name, Poag Shopping Centers, as part of the strategic evolution of the company’s platform and market focus.

The updated identity reflects Poag’s expanded full‑service capabilities and its continued evolution as a boutique, high‑performance operator of open‑air shopping centers and mixed‑use environments. As part of this evolution, Poag is re‑entering the property management space as a hands‑on operator of smaller, high‑potential assets, where its size and experience allow for a more customized, owner‑focused approach.

Over the past three and a half years, Poag’s relationship and partnership with JLL has continued to thrive. Today, Poag and JLL are addressing a gap in the market by providing tailored management services for smaller open‑air centers—combining Poag’s deep operational expertise and boutique service model with JLL’s national platform and resources.

For more than 40 years, Poag has helped shape the future of retail through innovative design, best‑in‑class merchandising, and community‑driven development. The company and its predecessor entities have been responsible for developing many of the earliest and most influential Lifestyle Centers in the United States, including Saddle Creek—the nation’s first developed Lifestyle Center—Deer Park Town Center, The Promenade Shops at Briargate, Tanger Outlets Southaven, and the expansion of Graceland.

Poag’s newest development project, Avenue One in Omaha, Nebraska, further reflects this legacy. The 233,000‑square‑foot Lifestyle Center integrates specialty retail, grocery, dining, and services, with signed tenants including Arhaus, West Elm, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Barnes & Noble, and Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille. Building on this foundation of innovation and design excellence, Poag continues to develop, redevelop, reposition, and consult on premier retail and mixed‑use properties across the country.

In recent years, Poag has expanded its national footprint through strategic acquisitions, including The Shops at Somerset Square, RiverTown Crossings, and Oak Court Mall, demonstrating the company’s commitment to identifying high‑potential retail assets and reimagining them through strategic redevelopment, operational excellence, and placemaking.

“Our return to Poag Shopping Centers brings our identity back in line with who we are and where we are headed,” said Joshua D. Poag, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We pioneered the Lifestyle Center concept, and today we continue to build on that legacy by creating vibrant, community‑focused destinations across the country. Through our full‑service platform and our partnership with JLL, we are able to deliver these capabilities to owners in a way that is highly customized and performance‑driven. This rebrand reflects the full breadth of our capabilities and reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional value for our owners, tenants, and partners.”

Poag’s full‑service platform includes development, redevelopment, construction management, property management, leasing, marketing, and placemaking. The company remains committed to a boutique, highly customized approach that recognizes the individual needs of each property and market. Poag’s active development, redevelopment, and advisory work underscores its ability to deliver forward‑thinking retail environments that integrate mixed‑use elements, innovative merchandising, and strong community engagement.

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