Retail

Outlets of Des Moines Opens in Altoona, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow October 23, 2017

ALTOONA, IOWA — New England Development has opened Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona. The region’s first outlet center features retailers such as ASICS, Nike Factory Store, Express Factory Store, francesca’s, LOFT Outlet, Converse, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour, Vera Bradley, Levi’s, Brooks Brothers and Le Creuset. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Friday, Oct. 20. The construction phase created about 500 jobs and the outlet center is expected to generate an additional 800 jobs, according to New England Development. The development is expected to generate about $100 million in annual retail sales. The property is located at 801 Bass Pro Drive near I-80. A video recap of opening weekend can be found here.

October 23, 2017

Market Reports Retail Southeast Southeast Market Reports Virginia

New Grocers, Redevelopments Invigorate Richmond’s Retail Market

by John Nelson October 23, 2017

The Richmond retail market continues to be strong. Overall vacancy rates are slightly higher than usual, hovering around 7 percent with negative absorption, due to all types of new products coming online in the first half of 2017. The market is adding millennials at double the pace of any other generation and has been recently named in multiple media outlets as one of the top living destinations for millennials nationwide. With this influx, multifamily development in Richmond is robust, which in turn is attracting all types of urban retail and chef-driven restaurants. The most popular submarkets for new urban retail are the Central Business District, Shockoe Bottom and the white-hot Scott’s Addition, with many developers taking advantage of Richmond’s Historic Tax Credit program. Richmond’s famous grocery wars continue with major players jockeying for the best positions. Kroger has historically positioned themselves well in the market with 18 stores, many of which have gone through recent expansions to the Marketplace concept. It recently scrapped plans for the development of two new relocation positions in Mechanicsville and Colonial Heights. The most recent grocery news has been Martin’s Food Markets exiting and Publix entering the market. Martin’s peaked at 19 stores, most of …

October 23, 2017

Retail Texas

Weitzman Negotiates 46,155 SF Retail Anchor Lease in College Station

by Taylor Williams October 20, 2017

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — Weitzman has negotiated a 46,155-square-foot tenant lease with Tru Fit Athletic Clubs for the anchor space at Parkway Square, a 156,520-square-foot retail center in College Station. Tru Fit Athletic Clubs will join other tenants at the center such as Stein Mart, Harbor Freight Tools, Firestone and McDonald’s. The Parkway Square gym will be the Colorado-based fitness chain’s 18th location in Texas. James Namken and Kyle Knight of Weitzman represented the landlord in the lease negotiations and CBRE represented Tru Fit.

October 20, 2017

North Carolina Retail Southeast

Columbia Development to Deliver 326,850 SF Grocery-Anchored Center in North Carolina

by Camren Skelton October 20, 2017

NEW BERN, N.C. — Columbia Development has unveiled plans to develop New Bern Marketplace, a 326,850-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center located on Highway 17 and Glenburnie Road in New Bern near North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. A 100,000-square-foot Harris Teeter, which will include a fuel station and drive-thru pharmacy, will anchor the property. The center will also be home to Academy Sports + Outdoors, Hobby Lobby, West Marine, Ross Dress for Less, Ulta Beauty, Pet Supermarket, Five Below and Lee Nails.

October 20, 2017

California Retail Western

Warner Pacific Properties Repositions Shopping Center in Monrovia

by Nellie Day October 20, 2017

MONROVIA, CALIF. — Warner Pacific Properties is repositioning Monrovia Landing, a retail center within Shamrock Center located at 729 E. Huntington Drive in Monrovia. After acquiring the 100,000-square-foot property in 2016, the company began a re-tenanting and repositioning program for the center. At the time of acquisition, the center consisted of a vacant Albertsons grocery store and a 6,700-square-foot O’Reilly Auto Parts. Originally built in 1973 as a Super K-Mart, Lucky Grocery Stores acquired the property in 1997. It was later sold to Albertsons. A combination T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods store (slated to open Oct. 22), ALDI (opening Dec. 7) and ULTA Beauty (scheduled to open second quarter of 2018) will anchor the redeveloped property. Several smaller shops and retailers, including My Pet Garden, will also occupy the center. Warner Pacific Properties specializes in the acquisition and repositioning of commercial buildings and developing vacant ground.

October 20, 2017

California Retail Western

Location Matters Negotiates $1.3M Sale of CrossFit Building in Downtown Escondido

by Nellie Day October 20, 2017

ESCONDIDO, CALIF. — Location Matters has brokered the sale of a retail property located at 237 and 243 E. Valley Parkway in downtown Escondido. David Baker of H Street Plaza LLC sold the property to Evan Weinberg of Steven Beverages Inc. for $1.3 million. The 9,300-square-foot property features two retail units: a 7,000-square-foot CrossFit Iconic and a 2,300-square-foot vacant space. The buyer plans to repurpose the vacant space into a brewery and coffee concept by Cismontane Brewing, a microbrewery. Marc Karren of Location Matters represented the seller in the transaction.

October 20, 2017

California Retail Western

Pacific Coast Commercial Brokers $1.2M Sale of The Ink Spot Location in San Diego

by Nellie Day October 20, 2017

SAN DIEGO — Pacific Coast Commercial has arranged the sale of a retail building located at 1040 Garnet Ave. in San Diego. John & Mahin Family Trust acquired the property from John Watts for $1.2 million. The 2,600-square-foot retail property was occupied by The Ink Spot for more than 20 years. Martin Alfaro and Vince Provenzano of Pacific Coast Commercial represented the seller, while John Noble of JN Financial represented the buyer. The buyer plans to lease the property to a new tenant.

October 20, 2017

California Retail Western

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $1M Sale of 3,160 SF Retail Property in Los Angeles

by Nellie Day October 20, 2017

LOS ANGELES — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a retail property located at 4745 W. Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles. A private investor sold the property for $1 million. Floyd Shaheen of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller in the deal. The name of the buyer was not released.

October 20, 2017

Loans Northeast Pennsylvania Retail

CBRE Negotiates Sale, Arranges Acquisition Financing for 100,250 SF Retail Center in Easton, Pennsylvania

by Amy Works October 19, 2017

EASTON, PENN. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Fork Town Center, a shopping center located at 301 Town Center Blvd. in Easton. Retail Properties of Americas sold the 100,250-square-foot property to a joint venture between Triple Crown Corp. and J.C. BAR Properties. Thomas Gorman of CBRE’s Debt & Structured Finance procured $18 million in acquisition financing for the buyer. Brad Nathanson and John Colussi of CBRE represented the seller and identified the buyer in the deal. Built in 2002, Forks Town Center was 98 percent occupied at the time of sale. A 66,792-square-foot Giant Food Store anchors the center, which is also features two pad sites occupied by PNC Bank and Dunkin’ Donuts.

October 19, 2017

Georgia Mixed-Use Restaurant Retail Southeast

Local Brewery to Open at Planned Mixed-Use Development in Metro Atlanta

by Camren Skelton October 19, 2017

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. — RocaPoint Partners and The Georgetown Co. have unveiled plans to open Cherry Street Brewing at Halcyon, a 150-acre mixed-use project under development in south Forsyth County. The Cumming, Ga.-based brewery will open an 8,000-square-foot brewpub and beer garden in the center of Halcyon’s restaurant village. The brewpub will have a seasonal food menu and 16 Cherry Street beers on tap, as well as a new Halcyon-specific brew. The beer garden will feature communal tables, bar space and a stage for special events. Nick Tanner, Cherry Street owner and brewmaster, will own and operate the new brewpub alongside his sister, Alisa Tanner. Halcyon is slated to open in 2018. Upon completion, the development will feature more than 480,000 square feet of office and retail space, a movie theater, two hotels and 690 residential and seniors housing units.

October 19, 2017

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