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Stakeholders Are Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Retail Leasing in Orlando

by John Nelson

The commercial real estate market, particularly in the retail leasing sector, has been navigating a complex and dynamic landscape over the past few years. With a blend of high demand, limited supply and fluctuating economic variables, the Orlando market presents both challenges and opportunities for developers, landlords and tenants alike. High demand, limited supply One of the most prominent trends in the Orlando retail leasing market is the high demand for quality retail spaces. Retailers are eager to establish and expand their presence in this thriving market, driven by a growing population and increasing consumer spending. However, the inventory of quality existing retail bays is incredibly scarce. This scarcity has created a competitive environment where desirable locations are quickly snapped up, often at premium prices. The supply-demand imbalance has pushed developers to sharpen their pencils and critically analyze the feasibility of new projects. Despite the strong demand, many deals struggle to pencil out due to the high costs of construction materials and labor. These costs have remained elevated, making it challenging for developers to achieve a satisfactory return on investment. As a result, some projects are delayed or shelved, further constraining the supply of retail space. Housing spurs development The …

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Matthews Arranges Sale of 115,736 SF Shopping Center in Frisco

by Taylor Williams

FRISCO, TEXAS — California-based brokerage firm Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has arranged the sale of Main Marketplace, a 115,736-square-foot shopping center located north of Dallas in Frisco. The center comprises nine buildings on a 14.6-acre site. At the time of sale, Main Marketplace was 97 percent leased to tenants such as Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, Flix Brewhouse and Texas Family Fitness. Baylor Worman and Grayson Duyck of Matthews represented the buyer, a Texas-based private investor, in the all-cash transaction. Michael Austry and Jared Aubrey of CBRE represented the seller.

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CBRE Brokers $14.6M Sale of College Plaza Retail Center in Fort Myers, Florida

by John Nelson

FORT MYERS, FLA. — CBRE has brokered the $14.6 million sale of College Plaza, a retail center located at 7070 College Parkway in Fort Myers. An entity doing business as College Plaza Center LLC acquired the property from an entity doing business as College Venture 1 LLC. Jim Shiebler of CBRE represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction. Tenants at College Plaza, which totals 56,386 square feet, include Ada’s Natural Market, West Marine and Pet Supermarket. The center also features an outparcel occupied by Five Guys, Tijuana Flats and The Good Feet Store. College Plaza is situated within one mile of Florida Southern State College.

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Chick-fil-A to Open 25 to 30 New Restaurants in Michigan by End of 2028

by Kristin Harlow

MICHIGAN — Chick-fil-A has unveiled plans to open approximately 25 to 30 new locally owned and operated restaurants across Michigan by the end of 2028. The new restaurants will create over 2,500 jobs across the state. Chick-fil-A first opened in Michigan in 2015, and currently operates 28 locations in the state. In metro Detroit, Chick-fil-A plans to open in Chesterfield Township, Roseville, Taylor and Fort Gratiot this fall or winter. Additional growth includes a licensed location in the First National Building, and locally owned and operated restaurants in Detroit, Auburn Hills, Lincoln Park, Orion Township, Clinton Township, Canton and Ann Arbor. Two restaurants are slated to open in 2025 in Lansing/Jackson, as well as one restaurant in Saginaw and another in Benton Harbor. Chick-fil-A is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States with more than 3,000 restaurants across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

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Nordstrom Board Receives Going-Private Transaction Proposal from Nordstrom Family, Liverpool

by Amy Works

SEATTLE — The special committee of the Board of Directors of Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) has confirmed receipt of a proposal from Erik and Pete Nordstrom, members of the Nordstrom family, and El Puerto de Liverpool to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the Nordstrom, other than shares held by members of the Nordstrom family and Liverpool, for $23 per share in cash. If accepted, the deal would take the publicly traded company private. The proposal would be financed through a combination of rollover equity and cash commitment by members of the Nordstrom family and Liverpool and $250 million in new bank financing, with the existing indebtedness of the company to remain outstanding. There is no assurance that the company will pursue this transaction, and Nordstrom does not intend to disclose further developments regarding the proposal until further disclosure is determined to be appropriate or necessary. Morgan Stanley & Co. and Centerview Partners are acting as financial advisors to the special committee, and Sidley Austin LLP and Perkins Coie LLP are acting as legal counsel. Seattle-based Nordstrom’s stock price closed at $22.60 per share on Thursday, Sept. 5, up from $14.90 one year prior.

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MCB Real Estate, DRA Advisors Purchase Falcon Ridge Town Center in Fontana, California for $65M

by Amy Works

FONTANA, CALIF. — A joint venture between MCB Real Estate and a fund managed by DRA Advisors has purchased Falcon Ridge Town Center, a retail center at 15218-15320 Summit Ave. in Fontana, located in the Inland Empire region. An undisclosed party sold the asset for $65 million. Built in 2005 and renovated in 2023, Falcon Ridge offers 273,424 square feet of fully leased retail space. Current tenants include Ulta Beauty, Famous Footwear, Five Below, Michaels, Dollar Tree and Ross Dress for Less.

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CBRE Negotiates $36.5M Sale of Two Retail Buildings in Kingston, New York

by Taylor Williams

KINGSTON, N.Y. — CBRE has negotiated the $36.5 million sale of two retail buildings in Kingston, about 100 miles north of New York City. The buildings are located within Hudson Valley Plaza and are leased to Lowe’s and Sam’s Club, both of which have been tenants at the 673,000-square-foot shopping center since 1996. Jeffrey Dunne, David Gavin and Travis Langer of CBRE represented the seller, United Hampshire REIT US, in the transaction and procured an undisclosed institutional investment firm as the buyer.

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PGIM Sells Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center Portfolio in Florida for $223.9M

by John Nelson

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark-based PGIM Real Estate has sold a seven-property portfolio of grocery-anchored shopping centers in Florida. The buyer purchased the portfolio, which spans 608,314 square feet of retail space, for $223.9 million. Danny Finkle, Eric Williams, Jorge Portela and Kim Flores of JLL represented PGIM in the disposition. The buyer was not disclosed, but Business Observer reports that Publix Super Markets bought the portfolio from PGIM. The assets in the portfolio include Crestwood Square in Royal Palm Beach; Davie Shopping Center and Regency Square in Davie; Gladiolus Gateway in Fort Myers; Town Center at Orange Lake and Village Shops at Bellalago in Kissimmee; and Woods Walk Plaza in Lake Worth.

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TSCG Brokers $16.5M Sale of Causeway Shopping Center on Florida’s Space Coast

by John Nelson

MELBOURNE, FLA. — TSCG has brokered the $16.5 million sale of Causeway Shopping Center in Melbourne, a city on Florida’s Space Coast. Ross Dress for Less, Michaels and Bealls anchor the 111,816-square-foot property. Anthony Blanco of TSCG represented the seller, a joint venture between Forge Capital Partners and The Sembler Co., in the transaction. Darrell Deshaw of Western Retail Advisors represented the California-based buyer. Originally built in 1966 and renovated in 2008, Causeway Shopping Center was 85 percent leased at the time of sale. 

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PRDO Retail Investors Sells Plaza Rancho Del Oro Retail Center in Oceanside, California for $34.3M

by Amy Works

OCEANSIDE, CALIF. — PRDO Retail Investors LP (A&C Properties, a private investment firm based in Phoenix, Ariz.) has completed the disposition of Plaza Rancho Del Oro, a neighborhood shopping center in Oceanside, to Lotfi and Flora Mehdian for $34.3 million. Located at 4120-4196 Oceanside Blvd., Plaza Rancho Del Oro features 65,054 square feet of retail, restaurant and service-retail space. Built in 1989, the property consists of eight buildings and more than 400 parking spaces. At the time of sale, the property was 92 percent occupied by a variety of tenants, including Starbucks Coffee, My Salon Suites, Upper Crust Pizza, Wells Fargo and Carl’s Jr. Currently, the property consists of 29 local and national retailers. Jimmy Slusher, Philip Voorhees, James Tyrrell, Megan Lanni, Reg Kobzi, Joel Wilson, Michael Peterson and Lane Robertson of CBRE’s National Retail Partners represented the seller in the deal.

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