Retail

Venture Investment Partners Acquires Retail Center in Metro Dallas

by Haisten Willis June 2, 2015

FRISCO, TEXAS — Venture Investment Partners, a newly formed investment group of Venture Commercial Real Estate, has acquired Preston Stonebrook, a 58,594-square-foot specialty center located on the southwest corner of Preston Road and Stonebrook Parkway in Frisco. The deal marks the second acquisition by Venture Investment Partners, an investment platform. Bo Brownlee and Easley Waggoner Jr. represented Venture Investment Partners in the Preston Stonebrook transaction. JLL represented the seller, Dunhill Partners. Venture will handle leasing and management for the center, which is currently 100 percent leased. Tenants include Hallmark, Le Peep, PrimaCare, Republic Title and Taco Bell.

June 2, 2015

VertsKebap to Open New Location in Metro Austin

by Haisten Willis June 2, 2015

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS —VertsKebap has leased 1,500 square feet of retail space in Republic Square, a shopping center located at 900-930 N. Austin Ave. near IH-35, for a new location. The fast-casual restaurant specializes in kebap, a rotisserie meat served with fresh vegetables in a variety of ways. Republic Square recently underwent a remodel to improve the center’s façade and signage. Brett Maze and Campbell Anderson with the Commercial Retail Division of The Weitzman Group handled negotiations as leasing agents for Republic Square. John Heffington with CBRE handled negotiations for the restaurant.

June 2, 2015

Midwest Ohio Retail

CBL & Associates Sells Eastgate Crossing in Cincinnati for $22.8M

by Amy Works June 2, 2015

CINCINNATI — CBL & Associates has completed the disposition of Eastgate Crossing, a retail center located on Eastgate Boulevard in Cincinnati. A joint venture of Inland Real Estate Corp. purchased the 174,700-square-foot property for $22.8 million, including $1.7 million of future earn-out payments and the assumption of a $14.6 million loan secured by the property. The property is 97 percent leased to a mix of national and regional tenants, including Kroger, Marshalls, Ashley Furniture, Jo-Ann Fabrics and Dollar Tree. Margaret Caldwell of Jones Lang LaSalle represented CBL in the transaction.

June 2, 2015

Midwest Ohio Retail

Cooper Commercial Brokers Sale of 14,545 SF Retail Plaza in Akron

by Amy Works June 2, 2015

AKRON, OHIO — Cooper Commercial Investment Group has brokered the sale of Chapel Center, a retail plaza located in the Chapel Hill shopping district of Akron. A New York-based private investment group bought the 14,545-square-foot property for $2.4 million, which was 97 percent of the original list price. The center is tenanted by Men’s Wearhouse, Sprint, H&R Block, Mattress Warehouse and Check n’ Go. Bob Havasi and Dan Cooper of Cooper Commercial represented the seller, a private Ohio-based investment group, and the buyer in the transaction.

June 2, 2015

Retail Washington Western

Round Table Pizza Building in Vancouver Sells for $2M

by Nellie Day June 2, 2015

VANCOUVER, WASH. – A 5,900-square-foot space in Vancouver that is net leased to Round Table Pizza has sold to an individual/personal trust for $2 million. The space is located at 5016 NE Thurston Way. It is situated adjacent to the Westfield Vancouver Mall. Round Table recently signed a 10-year lease extension and performed a major interior renovation at the property. The pizza chain was represented by Justin Poor of Marcus & Millichap’s Portland office. The seller, a limited liability company, was represented by Michael R. Kapnick of the same firm.

June 2, 2015

Retail Texas

Baker Katz Acquires 105,833 SF Shopping Center in Houston

by Haisten Willis June 1, 2015

HOUSTON — Houston-based Baker Katz has acquired the 105,833-square-foot Federal East Shopping Center located in Houston. The property is located off of I-10, nine miles east of the Central Business District. Baker Katz’s redevelopment plan includes renovating the façade and upgrading the tenant mix. The 33,589-square-foot Fitness Connection and 11,030-square-foot Pappas Meat Co. restaurant anchor the property, along with Avenue Stores, South Texas Dental Associates, H&R Block and other tenants. Construction for Federal East’s renovation is slated to begin later this year.

June 1, 2015

New York Northeast Retail

Centum Real Estate Group Arranges $8.3M Sale of Commercial Building in NYC

by Amy Works June 1, 2015

NEW YORK CITY — Centum Real Estate Group has arranged the sale of a retail/restaurant property located at 137 Ludlow St. in New York City. Joe Tabak/Princeton Holdings LLC acquired the three-story 9,777-square-foot property for $8.3 million. Libations, the current tenant, will stay at the property for the next two years until the new owner repositions the asset. Otis Duffy of Centum Real Estate Group represented the buyer and the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

June 1, 2015

Midwest Ohio Retail

WesBanco Joins Shoppes at Wedgewood in Ohio

by Amy Works June 1, 2015

POWELL, OHIO — Fortress Real Estate Cos. has inked a deal for WesBanco to join the retail roster at Shoppes at Wedgewood in Powell, a city in central Ohio. Construction is underway for a 5,000-square-foot building, including three drive-thru lanes with drive-up ATM and night depository service, for the new tenant. WesBanco is scheduled to take occupancy in October. Located at the corner of Sawmill Parkway and Branford Court, Shoppes at Wedgewood is anchored by a 130,000-square-foot Target. Jack Tzagournis, principal of Fortress Real Estate Cos., announced the new tenant.

June 1, 2015

Retail Southeast Tennessee

Westwood Financial Corp. Acquires Kroger-Anchored Center in Memphis

by John Nelson June 1, 2015

MEMPHIS, TENN. — Westwood Financial Corp. (WFC) has acquired The Shops at Kirby Gate, a Kroger-anchored shopping center located at 2857 Kirby Parkway in Memphis. The shopping center is the first Tennessee property for WFC, which owns and operates more than 115 shopping centers and retail properties in 27 metropolitan markets. The shopping center was 65 percent leased at the time of sale. The property’s retail tenant roster includes Kroger and a Kroger fuel station, Subway, Cricket Wireless, Pak Mail and Hollywood Feed. Shane Soefker of Commercial Advisors represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

June 1, 2015

California Retail Western

Westfield MainPlace Adds 24 Hour Fitness, Round 1 Entertainment as Anchors

by Nellie Day June 1, 2015

SANTA ANA, CALIF. — Westfield MainPlace has added two new retailer to the its ongoing revitalization program. Round 1 Bowling & Amusement and 24 Hour Fitness Santa Ana Super Sport are slated to join the center as anchors and open this week, May 29 and 30, respectively. The 40,000-square-foot Round 1 Bowling & Amusement facility will feature bowling, billiards, arcade games and private karaoke rooms. The 50,000-square-foot 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport Club will feature cardio, strength and functional training equipment, Cycle and Group X classes, a rooftop basketball court, an outdoor pool and balcony, an indoor whirlpool, steam room and sauna, personal and group training services, Kids’ Club and towel service. Additionally, two new restaurants are scheduled to open at the center. Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que will open in this summer and Wokcano is slated to open this fall.

June 1, 2015

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