Retail

Lucky Strike Entertainment Buys 58 Existing Bowling Alleys for $306M

by John Nelson July 15, 2025

RICHMOND, VA. — Richmond-based Lucky Strike Entertainment, operator of bowling alleys and entertainment venues that formerly operated as Bowlero, has purchased 58 of its existing locations for $306 million. The deal aims to reduce annual rent obligations, while eliminating the risk of future lease inflation, say company representatives. Lucky Strike will continue to operate each of the locations after the deal closes. The transaction was financed through a $230 million bridge facility under Lucky Strike’s revolving credit line, as well as cash on hand. Spanning 16 states, the 58-property portfolio includes locations in California, Illinois, Georgia, Arizona and Colorado, as well as 11 other states.

July 15, 2025

Acquisitions Georgia Retail Southeast

Legacy Realty Arranges Sale of 174,459 SF Shopping Center in Columbus, Georgia

by John Nelson July 15, 2025

COLUMBUS, GA. — Legacy Realty Group has arranged the sale of Manchester Square, a 174,459-square-foot shopping center in Columbus. Situated at the intersection of Woodruff Farm and Milgen roads, Food Depot anchors the property. Other tenants include Ollie’s Bargain Hunt, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Planet Fitness, Subway, T-Mobile, H&R Block, Unlimited Wireless, Peluso’s Italian Restaurant and Rainbow Fashions. Built in 1988, the property sits on 22 acres. Jacob Baruch, Jonah Warshaw and Daniel Baruch of Legacy Realty Group Advisors represented both the buyer and seller, Arkansas-based CORE Equity Partners, in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.

July 15, 2025

Development Leasing Activity Retail Southeast Virginia

Whole Foods to Open 46,711 SF Store in Reston, Virginia

by John Nelson July 15, 2025

RESTON, VA. — Whole Foods Market plans to open a new 46,711-square-foot grocery store at 1861 Fountain Drive in Reston on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The new store will be adjacent to Reston Town Center and is a relocation of an existing Whole Foods store at 11660 Plaza America Drive, which has served the Reston community since 1996. The new store is nearly double the square footage of the original store and will feature expanded café seating and a full-service coffee bar, among other departments. The new Whole Foods is backfilling a former Best Buy store that closed in 2020 within Spectrum at Reston Town Center, according to FFX Now. Lerner Enterprises owns and manages the 270,000-square-foot shopping center, whose tenants include Harris Teeter, The Container Store, Barnes & Noble and Cava.

July 15, 2025

Leasing Activity Retail Texas

Pottery Barn, West Elm to Open Stores Totaling 22,126 SF at Westbend in Fort Worth

by Taylor Williams July 15, 2025

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Pottery Barn and West Elm will both open stores totaling 22,126 square feet at Westbend, a 281,000-square-foot mixed-use development located in southwest Fort Worth. Both home furnishings retailers are backfilling a former Market by Macy’s space and are targeting May 2026 openings. Trademark owns Westbend, the retail component of which is now fully leased.

July 15, 2025

Acquisitions California Retail Western

Hanley Investment Group Negotiates $2.6M Sale of Retail Property in El Centro, California Leased to Dutch Bros Coffee

by Amy Works July 15, 2025

EL CENTRO, CALIF. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has negotiated the $2.6 million sale of a single-tenant retail building located in El Centro. Dutch Bros Coffee occupies the drive-thru property on a 15–year, absolute triple-net-lease with 10 percent rental increase every five years. Formerly a Wendy’s restaurant, the 2,411-square-foot building was originally built in 1988. Situated on an outparcel to a Vons-anchored retail center, nearby tenants include Smart & Final Extra!, Dollar General Market, Costco, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Target and Ashley Furniture. Bill Asher, Jeff Lefko and Beau Velten of Hanley Investment Group represented the seller and developer, Portland-based Cole Valley Partners, in the transaction. Bill Johnson of KW Commercial represented the buyer, a Northern California-based private investor.

July 15, 2025

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Restaurant Retail

Boulder Group Brokers $2.7M Sale of Chipotle-Occupied Retail Building in Chicago Heights

by Kristin Harlow July 15, 2025

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILL. — The Boulder Group has brokered the $2.7 million sale of a retail building net leased to Chipotle in Chicago Heights. The newly constructed property at 1399 W. Lincoln Highway features a drive-thru. Chipotle has a new 15-year lease with 10 percent rental escalations every five years and four five-year renewal options. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of Boulder Group represented the seller, a Midwest-based commercial real estate company. The buyer was a 1031 exchange investor based in California. As of 2025, there are 3,752 Chipotle locations worldwide.

July 15, 2025

Acquisitions Development Michigan Midwest Retail

Old National Bank Buys 1.2-Acre Development Site for New Branch Location Near Grand Rapids

by Kristin Harlow July 15, 2025

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, MICH. — Old National Bank has purchased a development site at 2851 Charlevoix Drive SE in Cascade Township near Grand Rapids. The 1.2-acre parcel is situated directly across from a Walmart Supercenter and offers convenient access to I-96. Old National Bank plans to build a 3,470-square-foot retail branch, which is slated to open later this year. Bob Lotzar of NAI Wisinski of West Michigan represented the buyer in the transaction.

July 15, 2025

Acquisitions Mississippi Retail Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors Negotiates Sale of 26,612 SF Retail Center Near Memphis

by Abby Cox July 14, 2025

SOUTHAVEN, MISS. — Cushman & Wakefield has negotiated the sale of South Creek Collection, a 26,612-square-foot retail center located in the Memphis suburb of Southaven, roughly 14 miles south of the Tennessee border. Situated at 7090 Malco Blvd., the center was built in 1999 and sits on nearly 20 acres. Tenants at the property include Once Upon A Child, Edible Arrangements, Envy Nails and Baskin-Robbins. Landon Williams and Katie Hargett of Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors represented the buyer, an entity doing business as KAG3 Southaven Real Estate LLC, in the transaction. Eric Williams of Newmark represented the seller, a company doing business as South Creek Collection LLC.

July 14, 2025

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Development Nevada Retail Western

Vestar Completes $3M Renovation of The District at Green Valley Ranch in Las Vegas

by Amy Works July 14, 2025

LAS VEGAS — Vestar has completed the $3 million renovation of The District at Green Valley Ranch, a 385,000-square-foot mixed-use development in Las Vegas. The renovation project included upgraded signage, refurbished pylons and monuments, enhanced lighting with new fixtures, refreshed paint and improved landscaping, as well as remodeled storefronts, parking areas and entryways. Vestar has also secured a partnership with upscale home goods retailer Pottery Barn, a tenant at the center, to bring higher-quality outdoor furniture to the development’s communal spaces. The District is currently 95 percent leased, with five new tenants recently joining the development, including Urth Caffé, Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center and Bluemercury, and dining options North Italia and Flower Child. Other tenants at the property include lululemon, Aerie, Warby Parker, Anthropologie, Ben & Jerry’s, Chico’s and Lush. Originally constructed by American Nevada Co. in 2005, The District at Green Valley Ranch has been owned by Vestar since 2015.

July 14, 2025

Acquisitions New Mexico Retail Western

Westwood Financial Sells 51,713 SF Wyoming Mall in Albuquerque, New Mexico

by Amy Works July 11, 2025

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Los Angeles-based Westwood Financial has sold Wyoming Mall, a 51,713-square-foot retail center in Albuquerque. Walmart Supercenter anchors the property, which was 96 percent leased at the time of sale. Other tenants include Raising Cane’s, Starbucks Coffee, Krispy Kreme, Dollar Tree, Great Clips and Chick-fil-A. The Chick-fil-A outparcel at the property was not included in the sale. Curbline Properties Corp. was the buyer.

July 11, 2025

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