When Foxtrot, the chain of high-end neighborhood markets, shuttered abruptly in April, Retail Connection Managing Director Steve Zimmerman said he was fielding calls nearly instantaneously, with numerous brands clamoring for space. 
“There was a line out the door to go get them,” he said. 
The dozens of urban locations thought to be opening up had such appeal because of a shortage of available retail space that has put pressure on retail real estate brokers like never before to beat the competition when an opening arises.
Even Foxtrot's implosion didn't help as much as some hoped — the chain plans to return to some spaces this summer.
Source: ‘Feeding Frenzy' For Restaurant, Retail Space Leaves Brokers Scrambling For New Locations