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Three Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Concepts to Open at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metro New Orleans

by John Nelson

METAIRIE, LA. — Three new tenants, all divisions of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., will open at Lakeside Shopping Center, a 1.2 million-square-foot retail center located in Metairie, roughly eight miles outside of downtown New Orleans. Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids and Hollister Co. are scheduled to open at the property this summer. The stores will feature updated prototype formats for the respective brands. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates more than 750 stores under these banners throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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Whole Foods Market to Expand Store at River Forest Town Center in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

RIVER FOREST, ILL. — Whole Foods Market is expanding its existing 30,101-square-foot store at River Forest Town Center in the Chicago suburb of River Forest. The grocer will take over the adjacent 7,100-square-foot space formerly home to Rally House. The tenant also plans to complete a full remodel of its store and has signed a new 25-year lease. Dick Spinell of Mid-America Asset Management and Scott Stefanik of Midwest Commercial Realty negotiated the lease.

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Blackstone Agrees to Acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe for Nearly $2B

by Kristin Harlow

ATLANTA AND NEW YORK CITY — Private equity giant Blackstone has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a franchiser of fast-casual restaurants, from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. The deal values the Atlanta-based smoothie chain at around $2 billion, including debt, according to The Wall Street Journal. Tropical Smoothie Cafe began as a single location in Destin, Fla., in 1997. The chain has grown to more than 1,400 locations in 44 states today. The company opened more than 175 locations in 2023, 70 percent of which were opened by existing franchisees. In addition to smoothies, the company sells menu items like sandwiches, salads and bowls. In the first quarter of this year, Tropical Smoothie Cafe completed 64 franchise agreements and opened 39 new stores. Its newest airport location opened at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The launch of new menu items such as Tropic Bowls helped drive overall sales, which were above the industry average in the first quarter, according to the company. “Tropical Smoothie Cafe has had an impressive growth trajectory, consistently building on its loyal customer base as it has scaled nationwide,” says Peter Wallace, a senior managing director in Blackstone’s private equity business. “Blackstone …

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Providence Group Arranges Leases With HomeGoods, Michaels in Raleigh-Durham Area

by John Nelson

KNIGHTDALE AND DURHAM, N.C. — The Providence Group has arranged two leases in the metro Raleigh-Durham area with national retailers HomeGoods and Michaels. HomeGoods will occupy nearly 23,000 square feet at Knightdale Marketplace, a 325,000-square-foot, open-air shopping center in Knightdale. Michaels will occupy 16,200 square feet at Durham Festival, a 134,290-square-foot retail center in Durham. Melissa McDonald of The Providence Group represented the tenants in both lease transactions. Reagan Crabtree and Cristi Webb, also with The Providence Group, represented the landlords in both deals — Epic Real Estate Partners at Durham Festival and M&J Wilkow at Knightdale Marketplace.

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Emmer & Rye Hospitality Debuts 40,000 SF Food Hall at San Antonio’s Pearl District

by Taylor Williams

SAN ANTONIO — Texas-based restaurant operator Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group has debuted Pullman Market, a 40,000-square-foot food hall within San Antonio’s Pearl District. The culinary destination features four full-service restaurants, fast-casual concepts, an artisan butcher and fishmonger program, various wine and beer selections, Texas-based produce and specialty foods, a seasonal bakery and a fresh pasta program. The four restaurants include Italian concept Fife & Farro, Mexican eatery Mezquite, fine-dining establishment Isidore and dessert bar Nicosi.

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Chicago Bears Release Plans for $3.2B Stadium Project in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — The NFL’s Chicago Bears have released their plans for the development of a new fixed-roof stadium along Chicago’s lakefront. Local media reports state that the project cost is $3.2 billion. Plans call for a publicly owned multipurpose stadium located just south of the organization’s current Soldier Field. The proposal boasts year-round use for recreational and community events and an increase in open and green space, including 14 acres of athletic fields and park space for use by public and youth sports programs. The plan features a three-acre promenade and plaza area, which could include year-round food-and-beverage outlets, retail shops, and a cultural attraction focused on sports and Soldier Field history. A publicly owned hotel could also be included in this portion. The stadium would be capable of hosting large-scale sporting events year-round, including Super Bowls and NCAA Final Fours, as well as entertainment acts. Additional project features include a pedestrian mall and pavilion, a wider variety of food-and-beverage options, more public restrooms, and the preservation of Soldier Field’s historic colonnades, which will remain accessible to fans and continue to honor military personnel. The Bears have pledged to contribute more than $2 billion to the project, representing over 70 …

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Faris Lee Negotiates $14.4M Sale of Thornton Town Center in Thornton, Colorado

by Amy Works

THORNTON, COLO. — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the sale of Thornton Town Center. The retail property is located at the southeast corner of Interstate 25 Freeway and E. 104th Street in Thornton, a suburb north of Denver. A Southern California-based private investor sold the property to a Southern California-based value-add investor for $14.4 million. Thornton Town Center offers 265,181 square feet of retail space. Don MacLellan of Faris Lee Investments represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.

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Western Retail Advisors Brokers $5.5M Sale of Avenue at Olive Park Retail Center in Glendale, Arizona

by Amy Works

GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Phoenix-based Western Retail Advisors has arranged the sale of Avenue at Olive Park, a retail property at 5814 W. Olive Ave. in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. A California family office sold the asset to 2015 K&A Kisidiaris Trust for $5.5 million. McDonald’s, dd’s Discounts, Panda Express, Jack in the Box and Circle K are tenants at the fully occupied retail center. Darrell Deshaw of Western Retail Advisors represented the seller, while Gabe Manzanares of Compass Commercial represented the buyer in the transaction.

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Vuori to Open 4,500 SF Store in Manhattan’s Union Square

by Taylor Williams

NEW YORK CITY — Apparel retailer Vuori will open a 4,500-square-foot store at 120 Fifth Avenue, a 70,000-square-foot building in Manhattan’s Union Square neighborhood. Richard Skulnik and Lindsay Zegans of RIPCO Real Estate represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Alan Schmerzler, Sean Moran and Patrick O’Rourke of Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, Bromley Cos. The opening is scheduled for the fall.

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Tenant Demand, Construction Slowdown Lower Omaha’s Retail Vacancy Rate

by Kristin Harlow

By Mandi Backhaus, The Lerner Co. As we finish out the first quarter of 2024, we reflect on the Omaha retail real estate market with consideration to the internal and external factors of trends, challenges, opportunities and the state of the economy. It can be said that the Omaha metropolitan area remains steadfast throughout difficult times. With its robust and diverse nature, anchored by industries such as healthcare, technology and finance, Omaha, although sometimes called a “flyover city,” remains a hidden gem for those looking for a steady yet vital lifestyle at an attractive cost.  This favorability trickles down to how real estate is valued and utilized in the area. According to a Merrill Lynch article, approximately $84 trillion in assets is set to change hands over the next 20 years, from baby boomers onto their children and so on. While the various generations may invest differently, one constant remains: real estate.  From a national standpoint, the unstable scenario results from a blend of factors, with inflation, interest rates and the collapse of banks in early 2023 being particularly prominent. This perfect storm had left the industry in a precarious position. The Mortgage Bankers Association revealed a 56 percent drop …

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