HOUSTON — Axiom Space Inc., a locally based developer of space infrastructure, has signed a 32,389-square-foot office lease expansion at 1290 Hercules Ave. near the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. Matthew Seliger, Doug Little and Louann Pereira of Transwestern represented the building owner, Capital Commercial Investments Inc., in the lease negotiations. Noah Kruger and Derrell Curry of Savills Inc. represented the tenant, which originally leased space at the 63,716-square-foot building last year. The new lease expansion brings the property to full occupancy.
CHICAGO — Full-service law firm Ice Miller LLP has signed a long-term lease extension and expansion at 200 West Madison in Chicago. The firm will increase its current 22,897-square-foot space to 36,112 square feet, remaining on the entire 35th floor and expanding to part of the 36th floor. Corey Siegrist, Bill Rogers and Brian Means of JLL represented Ice Miller in the lease negations. Jeff Dowdell and Eric Myers of Transwestern represented ownership, BentallGreenOak.
WICHITA, KAN. — M.Vincè Nail Spa is set to open at Bradley Fair in Wichita this summer. This will be the nail spa’s second location in the state of Kansas. The store design will feature areas for nail care, eyebrow and eyelash care, waxing services and skincare services. The unique layout enables each client to have more privacy than other salons offer, according to the company. Guests can enjoy complementary beverages during their visit. M.Vincè is a sister brand of Anthony Vincè nail spas. Bradley Fair, built in 1990, includes over 40 stores and restaurants. WS Development is the property owner.
BURLINGTON, N.J. — NAI Mertz has negotiated a 100,170-square-foot industrial lease at 320 Dulty’s Lane in Burlington, located northeast of Philadelphia. The property is situated on 13 acres, spans 280,290 square feet and features 36-foot clear heights. Scott Mertz of NAI Mertz represented the landlord, Denver-based Black Creek Group, in the lease negotiations. The tenant is EBP Supply Solutions, a wholesale distributor of products to the cleaning and foodservice industries.
WEST ISLIP, N.Y. — Piazzetta Italian Kitchen & Bar has signed a lease to open a 3,000-square-foot restaurant at a 19,757-square-foot retail center in the Long Island hamlet of West Islip. The center is under construction at 425 Union Blvd. and will house other tenants such as 7-Eleven and Brownstone Coffee. Christopher Mayor and Lawrence Densen of Island Associates Real Estate brokered the lease negotiations. The restaurant will be the chain’s fifth.
CHICAGO — Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has signed a 30,000-square-foot office lease in Chicago. The tenant is moving into sublease space at River Point North, which is located at 350 N. Orleans St. HIMSS is a member-based association offering expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research and analytics to advise global leaders, stakeholders and influencers on best practices in health information and technology. The association is moving from 33 W. Monroe in Chicago. The new space offers a flexible layout and a rental rate far below the building’s asking rent, according to Avison Young. Chad Bermingham of Avison Young represented HIMSS in the lease transaction. Gartner Research listed the office space for sublease. Christine Bower and Matt Carolan of JLL represented Gartner, which will continue to occupy 44,450 square feet at the building.
GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS — Phoenix-based grocer Sprouts Farmers Market will open a 25,000-square-foot store in Grand Prairie, located roughly midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, in the second half of the year. The opening is part of a larger rollout of 20 stores nationwide that feature the grocer’s new format, which is slightly smaller than its prototype. Sprouts currently operates 362 stores across 23 states and is also planning to open a new store in Irving.
LEWISBERRY, PA. — Pet products supplier Chewy Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) has signed a lease to open a 732,000-square-foot distribution center at Goodman Logistics Center Newberry in Lewisberry, located just south of Harrisburg. The opening of the company’s new fulfillment center, which will be its fourth in Pennsylvania, is expected to bring about 400 new jobs to the region. Bart Anderson of CBRE represented the landlord, Goodman Group, in the lease negotiations. A tentative opening date was not released.
MESQUITE, TEXAS — Stream Realty Partners has negotiated a 91,200-square-foot industrial lease at 1851 Big Town Blvd. in Mesquite, an eastern suburb of Dallas. According to LoopNet Inc., the property was built on 8.4 acres in 2001 and features 24-foot clear heights. Ryan Wolcott and Adam Jones with Stream Realty Partners represented the landlord, Link Logistics, in the lease negotiations. Sam Devorris, Mike McElwee and Pride Snow of Avison Young represented the tenant, medical equipment manufacturer Strukmyer.
FAIRFIELD, N.J. — Ingram Micro, a California-based provider of IT products and services, has signed a 107,107-square-foot industrial lease at 116 Lehigh Drive in the Northern New Jersey community of Fairfield. Venture One Real Estate owns the single-tenant building, which was constructed on 8.2 acres in 1986. Thomas Mallaney, Nicholas Nitti, Denise Kokulak and David Remington of CBRE represented the tenant, which plans to take occupancy of the space in September, in its site selection and lease negotiations.