PHOENIX — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $4.4 million purchase of a single-tenant retail property located at 2975 W. Dove Valley Road in Phoenix. An Arizona-based limited liability company acquired the asset from an undisclosed seller. Chipotle occupies the 2,458-square-foot restaurant building, which was built in 2025. Mark Ruble, Chris Lind and Zack House of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer in the off-market transaction.
PITTSBURGH — TPG Real Estate has acquired ECHO Realty, a full-service owner and operator of grocery-anchored retail real estate, in a transaction valued at $2 billion. TPG, a global asset management firm based in San Fransisco, partnered with global investment groups PSP Investments, La Caisse and Norges Bank Investment Management for the transaction. “Our more than two decades of building and operating neighborhood, necessity-based shopping destinations demonstrate the enduring demand for grocery-anchored retail close to home,” says Thomas Karet, founder and CEO of ECHO. “With TPG’s investment and business-building expertise, we are confident ECHO is well-positioned to capitalize on demand for necessity-based shopping in key, high-performing markets.” Founded in 2000, ECHO owns and operates approximately 230 retail centers across the Midwest and Southeast U.S. markets, anchored by grocery and convenience stores such as Giant Eagle, Publix, Harris Teeter, Safeway, ACME Markets, Whole Foods Market and Alimentation Couche-Tard (GetGo). Since inception, the Pittsburgh-based company has acquired and developed more than 16 million square feet of neighborhood and regional centers. Notable shopping centers and properties owned by ECHO Realty include: The TPG-led investor group will partner with ECHO’s management team to scale the business across existing and new markets, while advancing acquisition …
NEWPORT, KY. — Newmark has brokered the sale of Newport Pavilion, a 332,309-square-foot shopping center in Newport, a Kentucky city situated across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati. Newport Pavilion is co-anchored by Kroger and Target and was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Dick’s Sporting Goods, T.J. Maxx, Michael’s, Ulta Beauty, Chipotle Mexican Grill and PetSmart. The property sits on 55 acres and benefits from a long-term PILOT agreement through 2037. Conor Lalor, Kyle Minter, Keely Polczynski, James Sharp V and Brian Schneiderman of Newmark represented the seller, The Ranier Cos., in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
ORANGE, CALIF. — Faris Lee Investments has brokered the $10 million sale of a value-add retail property located in Orange. The asset traded for $209 per square foot. Nike Miller of Faris Lee Investments represented the seller and buyer in the transaction. The property was held by the same ownership family since 1964. The name of the buyer was not disclosed.
By Don Piros, CCIM, Landmark Commercial Real Estate Wichita’s retail and restaurant market is entering a new phase of evolution, marked by geographic concentration, steady suburban expansion and a wave of long-anticipated national brands entering the city. While overall demand remains stable, activity is increasingly focused in a handful of high-performing corridors, leaving older retail areas to repurpose or transition to new uses. Growth is concentrated in key corridors. Retail momentum in Wichita is strongest on the city’s east and northwest sides. The east side, particularly along Rock Road (Bradley Fair, Towne East Square), Webb Road (The Waterfront) and Greenwich Road (Greenwich Place Shopping Center), continue to attract higher-end retailers and nationally recognized restaurant brands. Strong household incomes and established shopping patterns have made the corridor the most competitive in the region. Meanwhile, northwest Wichita, especially along Maize Road and now Ridge Road, is emerging as the metro’s fastest growing suburban retail zone. Fueled by residential expansion and available land, the area has seen a steady influx of casual dining and quick-service restaurants and new strip retail developments. These two areas now anchor much of Wichita’s leasing activity, with tenants prioritizing visibility, traffic counts and proximity to new housing. In …
BALCH SPRINGS, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Imperial Square, a retail strip center in the eastern Dallas suburb of Balch Springs that was built in 2017. The center comprises seven suites that are leased to a mix of service-oriented retailers. Philip Levy and Jonathan Paredes of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were also not disclosed.
MOLINE, ILL. — Gantry has secured a $12 million permanent loan to refinance maturing debt for Rock River Plaza in Moline. The 389,375-square-foot retail power center is anchored by Walmart and Lowe’s. Additional tenants include Marshalls, Five Guys, Chick-fil-A, Applebee’s and AT&T. Gantry’s Joe Monteleone and Rulin Dai represented the borrower, a private real estate investor. A CMBS lender provided the five-year, fixed-rate loan, which features interest-only payments for the full term.
SANTEE, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the sale of a multi-tenant retail building located at 8781 Cuyamaca St. and 9822 Buena Vista Ave. in Santee. Affiliates of Calgary Development sold the asset to Burggraf Family Trust for $3.7 million. Situated on 1.1 acres, the property features 16,390 square feet of retail space and was 90 percent leased at the time of sale. Reg Kobzi, Michael Peterson and Lane Robertson of CBRE represented the seller, while William Strocco Jr. of St. Rocco Properties represented the buyer in the deal.
CARLSBAD, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $91.3 million sale of The Beacon, a 122,167-square-foot neighborhood retail center located in Carlsbad, roughly 35 miles north of San Diego. Asana Partners sold the asset to 11North Partners. The Beacon, which comprises 15.2 acres, was originally built in 1982 and renovated from 2020 to 2023. Luxury fitness brand Equinox anchors the center, which features a mix of tenants including Arhaus, Sweetgreen, Shake Shack, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Pitfire Pizza and Lofty Coffee Co. Geoff Tranchina, Gleb Lvovich and Daniel Tyner of JLL represented the seller in the deal.
STEVENS POINT, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $8.2 million sale of Northpoint Shopping Center, an 11-suite retail strip center in Stevens Point, a city in central Wisconsin. Built in 1968, the 62,956-square-foot property is fully occupied by tenants such as Dollar Tree, Anytime Fitness, U.S. Cellular and Firehouse Subs. The asset is within walking distance of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Dan Bowar of Marcus & Millichap procured the buyer, Hastings Properties LLC.
