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Toys ‘R’ Us, Macy’s Launch In-Store Partnership

by Taylor Williams

NEW YORK CITY AND WAYNE, N.J. — Macy’s and New Jersey-based WHP Global, the parent company of Toys ‘R’ Us, have launched a partnership open in-store toy shops within the department store’s locations across the country, an agreement that was announced last year. Toys ‘R’ Us stores will range in size from 1,000 to 10,000 square feet and are set to open from late July through October 15. Each location will feature colorful fixtures, demonstration tables for customers to interact with toys and a “Geoffrey on a Bench” photo opportunity for families. The in-store shops may also grow by an additional 500 to 3,000 square feet during the holiday season.

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American Tower Sells Minority Stake in Data Center Portfolio to Stonepeak for $2.5B

by John Nelson

BOSTON AND NEW YORK CITY — American Tower Corp. (NYSE: AMT), a multitenant communications REIT, has agreed to sell a 29 percent stake in its data center platform to Stonepeak, an alternative asset management firm based in New York City. The deal, which comprises common and preferred equity from Stonepeak’s affiliated investment vehicles and debt commitments, is valued at $2.5 billion. The AMT data center portfolio consists of 27 data centers in 10 U.S. markets. AMT purchased Denver-based CoreSite Realty Corp. in a $10.1 billion deal that was announced last November. AMT will retain managerial and operational control, as well as day-to-day oversight of its U.S. data center business, and Stonepeak will obtain certain governance rights. The transaction is expected to close in third-quarter 2022, subject to customary closing conditions. “We are pleased to partner with Stonepeak in our U.S. data center business,” says Tom Bartlett, president and CEO of American Tower. “While this transaction supports the equity financing component for our previously completed CoreSite acquisition, it also creates a platform through which growth opportunities can be strategically evaluated and financed.” Andrew Thomas, managing director and co-head of communications at Stonepeak, says that AMT’s data center platform aligns with Stonepeak’s …

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Caterpillar to Relocate Global Headquarters from Deerfield, Illinois, to Irving, Texas

by Taylor Williams

IRVING, TEXAS — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will relocate its global headquarters from Deerfield, Ill., to Irving. Beginning later this year, the construction and mining equipment manufacturer will begin moving its employees from the metro Chicago area to its existing office within the Dallas-Forth metroplex. According to Fox Business, Caterpillar employs about 107,000 people globally, and about 230 people from the existing headquarters office will transition to Texas. The move comes roughly six weeks after global aerospace and defense contractor Boeing announced a relocation of its global headquarters from Chicago to Northern Virginia.

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Prologis Agrees to Acquire Duke Realty in $26B All-Stock Transaction

by Taylor Williams

SAN FRANCISCO AND INDIANAPOLIS — San Francisco-based industrial giant Prologis Inc. (NYSE: PLD) has agreed to acquire Indianapolis-based Duke Realty (NYSE: DRE) for $26 billion in an all-stock transaction, including debt. The mega-merger of these two REITs is scheduled to close in the fourth quarter. The board of directors for each company has already unanimously approved the transaction. In May, Prologis offered to acquire Duke in an all-cash transaction for $61.68 per share, a proposal that would have generated a price tag of $23.7 billion. The offer, which was tendered on May 10, represented a 29 percent premium over Duke’s closing stock price on the previous day. However, Duke rejected the offer. The transaction includes Prologis’ assumption of Duke Realty’s existing debt. Duke’s shareholders will receive a premium of 47.5 percent over the current value of each share of common stock they own. Prologis plans to hold 94 percent of the acquired assets. Prologis expects to achieve $310 million to $370 million in reduced general and administrative costs and consolidated corporate leverage as a result of the acquisition. In addition, Prologis said it was drawn to Duke’s presence with high-performing industrial facilities in key markets, including Southern California, New Jersey, …

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Lee & Associates Expands Downtown Los Angeles Presence With New Office

by Amy Works

LOS ANGELES — Lee & Associates has grown its Southern California presence with the opening of a new office in downtown Los Angeles. The office will specialize in industrial, office and investment brokerage, with plans to strategically recruit teams that will grow its capabilities in multifamily and retail. Led by Jack R. Cline Jr., Lee & Associates Los Angeles – Downtown consists of 13 brokerage professionals, including Doug Cline, Tony Naples, Evans Jurgensen, Matt Eddy, Miles Solomon, Loren Kaplan, Everett Phillips, Mattison Behr, David Cox, Sam Rinkov and Allan Roman. Additional team members include Madeline Segura, Andy Baquerizo, Maggie Kusumawathy, Ebe Puyolt and Lori Thor. The 5,000-square-foot Lee & Associates Los Angeles – Downtown office is located at 1201 N. Main St. As the office expands, the firm has the option to take additional, adjacent square footage totaling 7,500 square feet.

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Kohl’s Begins Negotiations with Franchise Group Regarding Potential Sale

by Kristin Harlow

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS. — The board of directors of Kohl’s Corp. (NYSE: KSS) has entered into exclusive negotiations with Franchise Group Inc. (FRG) for a period of three weeks in relation to FRG’s proposal to acquire Kohl’s for $60 per share. The purpose of the exclusive period is to enable FRG and its financing partners to finalize due diligence and financing arrangements and for the parties to complete the negotiation of binding documentation. The transaction remains subject to approvals of the board of directors of both companies. Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s says it remains focused on selecting the path that maximizes value for all Kohl’s shareholders. Kohl’s operates more than 1,100 stores in 49 states. Its stock price closed at $42.12 per share Monday, June 6, down from $54.34 per share one year ago. FRG is a holding company of a collection of brands, including the Vitamin Shoppe.

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Colliers Relocates Office in Parsippany, New Jersey

by Taylor Williams

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Colliers has relocated its office in the Northern New Jersey community of Parsippany. The space spans 7,500 square feet and is located within Northpoint, a 225,000-square-foot development that is owned by Vision Real Estate Partners. The building underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation program in 2020. Colliers employs some 50 brokers and 25 dozen support team members across its four New Jersey offices.

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Kohl’s Bets on Brick-and-Mortar with Plans to Open 100 Smaller-Format Stores, Revitalize Existing Locations

by Katie Sloan

MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS. — Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) has announced plans to increase its investment in brick-and-mortar with the addition of 100 new, smaller-format locations over the next four years in previously untapped markets.  This expansion follows the pilot of 20 stores featuring the company’s smaller-format design, which averages around 35,000 square feet versus the traditional 80,000-square-foot iteration. In June, the Menomonee Falls-based company will be opening a smaller-format shop in Bonney Lake, Wash., and in the fall, stores are set to open in San Angelo, Texas; Morgantown, W.Va.; Tacoma, Wash.; and Lenox, Mass. Alongside the addition of these new locations, Kohl’s will be modernizing its existing 1,165-store portfolio by transforming the flow of its interiors to include dedicated discovery zones with products from diverse- and female-owned companies.  The company will also be expanding its partnership with beauty retailer Sephora through the addition of 850 of its Sephora at Kohl’s shop-in-shops by 2023. Sephora at Kohl’s shops, which typically occupy 2,500 square feet toward the front of the store, offer an expanded collection of the San Francisco-based retailer’s make-up, skin- and hair-care, and fragrance offerings.  Kohl’s has also announced plans to roll-out omnichannel initiatives over the next year, including the ability …

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Cushman & Wakefield Acquires Cresa Partners of Los Angeles

by Amy Works

LOS ANGELES — Cushman & Wakefield has acquired Cresa Partners of Los Angeles Inc., whose operations comprise three Los Angeles County offices located in West Los Angeles, Woodland Hills and Westlake Village. Representing tenants, the Cresa team provides commercial real estate services to clients in diverse industries, including entertainment, technology, interactive entertainment, professional services, biotech and transportation. The team comprises 40 professionals, made up of tenant representatives and project managers.

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Prologis Offers to Acquire Duke Realty in $23.7B Deal, Duke Realty Rejects Offer

by Kristin Harlow

INDIANAPOLIS — In a letter sent May 10 to Indianapolis-based Duke Realty Corp. (NYSE: DRE), San Francisco-based Prologis Inc. (NYSE: PLD) offered to acquire the firm in an all-stock transaction valued at $61.68 per share, which equates to about $23.7 billion. Under the terms of the proposal, Duke Realty stockholders would receive 0.466 shares of Prologis common stock for each share of Duke Realty common stock they own. The $61.68 figure is based on Prologis’ closing price on May 9, and represents a premium of 29 percent to Duke Realty’s closing price on the same date. Hamid Moghadam, CEO and co-founder of Prologis, said he is confident that the proposed combination will be a win-win for both company’s shareholders. Prologis first sent a letter to Duke Realty on Nov. 29 regarding a potential transaction at an exchange ratio of 0.465, representing a 20 percent premium to Duke Realty’s stock price at the time. On May 3, Prologis increased the proposed exchange ratio, but Duke Realty rejected the proposal that same evening. As of March 31, logistics real estate firm Prologis owned or had investments in properties and development projects totaling roughly 1 billion square feet in 19 countries. The company’s …

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