HOUSTON — JLL has negotiated the sale of Sugar Park Plaza, a 95,032-square-foot shopping center in southwest Houston. The center consists of one inline retail building and three pad sites and was fully leased at the time of sale. Tenants include Marshalls (anchor), Aga’s Restaurant & Catering, Skechers, Chase Bank and Magnum Staffing. John Indelli and Ryan West of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the off-market transaction. Michael King and Michael Johnson, also with JLL, arranged acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, Dhanani Private Equity Group.
WEST ORANGE, N.J. — Fitness operator Iron Culture Gym has opened a 26,000-square-foot flagship facility in West Orange, about 20 miles west of Manhattan. The space formerly housed a 1950s-era bowling alley known as Eagle Rock Lanes. Titan Construction Management served as the general contractor for the adaptive reuse project. New Jersey-based Sym Heller Development & Management owns the building.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Bagels & Co. has signed a 2,660-square-foot retail lease at Rambler Columbus, a student housing property near The Ohio State University campus. The tenant will occupy space on the ground floor beginning in spring 2026. Known for its Brooklyn-style bagels, the café also serves La Colombe coffee, 25 varieties of cream cheese and a variety of breakfast and lunch offerings. Developed by LV Collective, Rambler Columbus opened this fall at 222 W. Lane Ave. Other retail tenants at the property include coffee shop Daydreamer and Victory Lap, an Ohio State-themed sports bar. Matt Stein and Matt Cooper of MSC represented both Bagels & Co. and LV Collective in the lease.
HOUSTON — MetroNational has acquired the 309,144-square-foot retail component of CITYCENTRE, a 47-acre mixed-use development in West Houston. The retail portion frames a central green space at the property and is home to roughly 24 food-and-beverage concepts such as Bellagreen, Daily Gather, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, North Italia, Sal y Pimienta, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille and Yard House. Retailers include Allen Edmonds, Anthropologie, Kendra Scott, Sephora, Sur la Table, Tecovas, Warby Parker and West Elm. MetroNational has partnered with Radom Capital to renovate the retail portion of CITYCENTRE. JLL represented the seller, Dallas-based TriGate Capital, in the transaction. MetroNational represented itself.
WACO, TEXAS — JLL has arranged the sale of a 181,708-square-foot retail property in Waco that is leased to tenants including Sprouts Farmers Market, Best Buy, Office Depot and Burlington. The property is part of Central Texas Marketplace, a 526,000-square-foot power shopping center that was built between 2005 and 2015. Adam Howells, Barry Brown, Erin Lazarus and Brennan Fewin of JLL represented the seller, Ball Ventures, in the transaction. The buyer was G3C Operating LLC, an entity controlled by Dallas-based investor James “Corky” Nix.
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF. — Newmark Pacific has negotiated the $45.5 million sale of Conejo Valley Plaza, a 127,032-square-foot shopping center located in Thousand Oaks, approximately 38 miles west of Los Angeles. A Ralphs grocery store and Bank of America anchor the center, which was 68 percent leased at the time of sale. Additional tenants include Marshalls, HomeGoods and CVS Pharmacy. Pete Bethea, Rob Ippolito and Glenn Rudy of Newmark Pacific represented the sellers, two entities doing business as Conejo Valley Plaza 1 LLC and Conejo Valley Plaza 2 LLC, in the transaction.
WOODSTOCK, GA. — Atlanta-based real estate developer and investor Connolly has begun construction on Woodstock Mill District, a 118,000-square-foot shopping center located in the Atlanta suburb of Woodstock. The property is slated to open in phases throughout the second half of 2026. Ameris Bank is providing construction financing for the project. Scott McGregor and Bo Schill of CBRE represented Connolly in the land acquisition, while John Haynes, also with CBRE, represented the land seller. The project team features Place Maker Design (architect), Robertson Loia Roof PC (civil engineer) and Benning Construction (general contractor). Woodstock Mill District will comprise 90,000 square feet of new retail space, including a 46,791-square-foot Publix grocery store that will serve as the anchor tenant. Additionally, the development will include six freestanding buildings ranging in size from 3,500 to 13,750 square feet. Towne Lake Plaza, an existing 28,000-square-foot shopping center which sits adjacent to Woodstock Mill District, will soon be rebranded to join the new development. Connolly originally acquired Towne Lake Plaza in 2021. Connolly has selected Ed O’Connor and Mindy Elms of Lavista Associates Inc. to handle leasing for Woodstock Mill District.
HILLSIDE, ILL. — Edgemark has acquired Hillside Town Center, a 160,330-square-foot shopping center in the Chicago suburb of Hillside. Built in 2009, the property is located at the intersection of I-290 and Mannheim Road and was 99 percent occupied at the time of sale. Some of the tenants include HomeGoods, Ross Dress for Less and Petco. Michael Nieder and Brian Page of JLL represented the seller, Hutensky Capital Partners.
ANNAPOLIS, MD. — Seven new tenants have signed leases to join Annapolis Mall, a 1.6 million-square-foot super-regional shopping center located in Annapolis, approximately 30 miles east of Washington, D.C. GOAT USA will open this fall, while Swarovski will follow this winter. OFFLINE by Aerie and Dick’s House of Sport will debut in summer 2026, with UNIQLO and Jack & Jones opening in fall 2026. Additionally, Fello will join the lineup in winter 2026. Meanwhile, existing tenant Talbots has expanded its space at Annapolis Mall and will open this winter. The inclusion of these tenants at the center will total roughly 300,000 square feet of retail space. Annapolis Mall features more than 200 retailers and restaurants such as Macy’s, Apple, Crate & Barrel, lululemon, H&M, Michael Kors, Tumi, Urban Outfitters, Free People, Foot Locker, Zara, Maggiano’s and The Cheesecake Factory, as well as a 12-screen AMC Theatres location. Centennial acquired Annapolis Mall in 2024.
By Lindy Beyer and Matt Rau, CBRE Kansas City is a special place. We have long been known for our renowned barbecue, jazz and most recently, as the city where Taylor Swift’s fiancé works. Retail is at the core of our city, attracting visitors from all over the world to experience our city’s welcoming and rich culture. As the metro area has grown, so has the retail market. We are currently experiencing a period of robust growth, fueled by a combination of strong suburban demand, exciting new mixed-use developments and the appeal of big box vacancies. Sports have been an additional driver as the city continues to invest in its athletic and entertainment offerings. These venues attract large crowds — generating foot traffic and boosting sales for nearby retailers. Retail occupancy rates in Kansas City have increased from 93 percent to 95.1 percent in the last five years, showing the strong overall demand in the market. This is especially notable as there have been over 2.6 million square feet of new retail space delivered over that same time frame, with a large portion contained in mixed-use developments. Overall growth in the Kansas City submarkets has triggered a higher demand for …