Leasing Activity

Logistics Property Co. Negotiates 1.1 MSF Industrial Lease in South Dallas

by Taylor Williams April 16, 2019

DALLAS — Industrial development and investment firm Logistics Property Co. LLC has negotiated a 1.1 million-square-foot industrial lease at Southport Logistics Park, the Chicago-based company’s 252-acre development in south Dallas. The tenant is an undisclosed manufacturer of consumer-packaged goods. Kacy Jones and John Hendricks of CBRE represented Logistics Property Co. in the lease negotiations. Allen Gump, Lynn Reich and Suzanne Serino of Colliers International represented the tenant. At full buildout, Southport Logistics Park will house more than 3.55 million square feet of Class A space across four buildings.

April 16, 2019

Leasing Activity Office Texas

Hill & Wilkinson Extends, Expands Office Lease in Metro Dallas

by Taylor Williams April 16, 2019

RICHARDSON, TEXAS — General contractor Hill & Wilkinson has entered into an agreement with landlord Pillar Commercial to extend and expand its office space in Richardson, a northeastern suburb of Dallas. The company will now occupy 58,000 square feet at 2703 Telecom Parkway. James Cooksey, Garrison Efird and Adam Faulk of Newmark Knight Frank represented Hill & Wilkinson in the lease negotiations.

April 16, 2019

Leasing Activity Northeast Office Pennsylvania

CBRE Arranges 112,481 SF Office Lease in Pittsburgh

by David Cohen April 16, 2019

PITTSBURGH — CBRE has arranged a 112,481-square-foot, full-building office lease at Park Place Corporate Center Two in Pittsburgh on behalf of the owner, FAC Park Place Two LLC. Located at 2000 Commerce Drive, the property was fully renovated in 2010. Nick Francic of JLL represented the tenant, energy company Williams Field Services Group, in the transaction.

April 16, 2019

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Mixed-Use Retail

Retailers Begin Opening at Addison & Clark Near Chicago’s Wrigley Field

by Kristin Harlow April 16, 2019

CHICAGO — Retailers have begun opening at Addison & Clark, a mixed-use project located across the street from Chicago’s Wrigley Field. The lineup includes a 10,000-square-foot Harley Davidson showroom; a 30,000-square-foot Lucky Strike Social, a combination bowling alley, arcade and event venue; the city’s first Beerhead Bar and Eatery; Shake Shack; and Do-Rite Donuts and Chicken. Tenants yet to open include Cargo Food Authority, Cinemex CMX Cinemas, Kilwins and a 32,000-square-foot health club. A joint venture between M&R Development and Bucksbaum Retail Properties is developing the transit-oriented project. RMK Management is managing The Residences at Addison & Clark, a 148-unit luxury apartment component of the project that recently earned LEED Silver certification. First residents moved into the property in September 2018. Monthly rents range from $1,980 to $4,510.

April 16, 2019

Leasing Activity Michigan Midwest Office

BDO Signs 35,000 SF Office Lease in Grand Rapids, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow April 16, 2019

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — BDO has signed a 35,000-square-foot office lease in Grand Rapids. The firm, which delivers assurance, tax and financial advisory services to its clients, will occupy space within 5300 Patterson Ave., a newly renovated office building. Owner Franklin Partners upgraded the lobby and common areas, which include a café, bank, fitness center and shared collaborative spaces. Mary Ann Wisinski of NAI Wisinski of West Michigan, along with Justin Decker and Mark Robbins of Avison Young, represented BDO in the lease transaction. Duke Suwyn of Colliers International represented Franklin Partners. As a result of BDO’s lease, the 140,000-square-foot building is 95 percent occupied. Other tenants include Kellogg Global Service Center, Kellogg Community Credit Union, Maxim Healthcare and Varipro.

April 16, 2019

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Retail

Peter Millar Opens Flagship Store in Chicago’s Gold Coast

by Kristin Harlow April 16, 2019

CHICAGO — Men’s luxury apparel retailer Peter Millar has opened its first Chicago storefront at 877 N. Rush St. in the Gold Coast neighborhood. At 3,000 square feet, the location will serve as the retailer’s flagship store. Matt Ramsey and Anthony Genovese of JLL represented the tenant in the lease transaction. Founded in 2001, Peter Millar produces a wide range of casual sportswear, outerwear, tailored dress apparel and performance golf attire.

April 16, 2019

Healthcare Leasing Activity Texas

Walgreens, VillageMD to Unveil New Clinic Concept at Five Houston Stores

by Taylor Williams April 15, 2019

HOUSTON — A newly formed partnership between Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) and Chicago-based healthcare provider VillageMD will be opening clinics next to five Walgreens stores in Houston as part of the Illinois-based retailer’s attempt to enter the primary care space. Houston-based Pinpoint Commercial will handle development and construction management for VillageMD. Each clinic will feature multiple exam rooms and education space while also housing multiple primary care doctors. The partnership expects to test the concept in other cities following the rollout of the program in Houston.

April 15, 2019

Illinois Industrial Leasing Activity Midwest

Lions Logistics Signs 25,054 SF Industrial Lease in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow April 15, 2019

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Lions Logistics has signed a 25,054-square-foot industrial lease in Elk Grove Village. The 50,117-square-foot building, located at 1260 Lunt Ave., is now fully leased. Chris Lydon and Chris Tecu of Avison Young represented the landlord, CenterPoint Properties. Main Street Real Estate Group represented Lions Logistics, a third-party logistics company. The building includes 2,929 square feet of newly constructed office space as well as two interior docks and one drive-in door.

April 15, 2019

Leasing Activity Retail Top Stories

Discount Retail Chain Fred’s to Close 159 U.S. Stores by June

by Taylor Williams April 15, 2019

MEMPHIS, TENN. — Fred’s Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED), a discount chain and pharmacy, will close 159 underperforming U.S. stores, approximately 30 percent of the company’s total footprint. Memphis-based Fred’s will have about 400 general merchandise stores left open following this round of closures. Fred’s, which competes with smaller-format discount retailers like Dollar General as well as big-box stores like Walmart, also owns and operates two additional chains: Getwell Drug & Dollar and Yazoo Trading Co. The majority of those stores house full-service pharmacy departments, but the company is also looking to sell its pure-play pharmacy assets. In September of last year, Fred’s struck a deal to sell prescription files of its pharmacy patients and inventory information at 179 stores across the Southeast to Walgreens (NASDAQ: WBA). The shuttered stores are located in Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky and Tennessee, according to CNN. Liquidation sales are underway at these stores, which are expected to fully close by the end of May. Fred’s CEO Joseph Anto noted that in addition to losing profitability, most of the shuttered stores are nearing the ends of their lease terms. “After a careful review, we have decided to rationalize our footprint by closing underperforming stores, …

April 15, 2019

Georgia Leasing Activity Office Southeast

CommonGrounds Workplace Signs 49,506 SF Office Lease in Midtown Atlanta

by Alex Tostado April 12, 2019

ATLANTA — CommonGrounds Workspace has signed a 13-year, 49,506-square-foot office lease at 999 Peachtree St. in Midtown Atlanta. The coworking company will occupy two of the 28 floors and is expected to move in in early 2020. This marks CommonGrounds’ first signed lease in 2019 as part of its $100 million Series A expansion program. Five locations are already open around the country. Amenities at 999 Peachtree include Empire State South restaurant on the ground floor, The Peachtree Club and roof deck on the top floor, parking, a fitness center and a communal green space. Other tenants include AARP, Gensler, Akerman LLP, Ballard Spahr LLP, Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC, Oxford Industries and Eversheds Sutherland. Charles Roach Jr. and Stephen Clifton of Madison Marquette represented the landlord, Franklin Street, in the lease transaction. Jim Sumber, Andrew Lechter and Matthew Barnes of Savills-Studley represented the tenant.

April 12, 2019

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