IRVING, TEXAS — Global convenience store operator 7-Eleven will close more than 400 of its North American retail outlets, according to reports from multiple publications, including NPR and CBS News. Both news outlets noted that the announcement to shutter some 440 stores throughout the United States and Canada was delivered on Thursday, Oct. 10, during a conference call held by Seven & I Holdings, which is 7-Eleven’s Japan-based parent company. The company’s U.S. operations are headquartered in Irving, Texas. The report from CBS states that the shuttered locations represent about 3 percent of 7-Eleven’s total North American store count, while NPR’s report cites “inflation pressures, slowed traffic, a decline in cigarette sales and a shift in consumer appetites” as the key drivers behind the decision. Regarding consumer appetites, 7-Eleven also said that it is focused on expanding its specialty food-and-beverage offerings throughout its remaining stores.
SPRING, TEXAS — Houston-based Silvestri Investments Inc. has purchased a 38,000-square-foot retail building in Spring, a northern suburb of Houston, that is leased to 24 Hour Fitness. The building was constructed on 2.3 acres in 2019 within the CityPlace mixed-use development, and the gym includes a pool and basketball court. Ryan West, John Indelli, Alex Geanakos, Nick Franklin, Gianna New and Torri Rosene of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction and procured Silvestri Investments as the buyer.
ORLANDO, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $10.8 million sale of Turkey Lake Plaza, a retail center located at 7858 Turkey Lake Road in Orlando. Built in 2010, the property totals 19,719 square feet. Turkey Lake Plaza was leased to 12 tenants at the time of sale, including Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ. Tarek Chbeir of Marcus & Millichap procured the buyer, a local investor, in the transaction. The seller was also not disclosed.
VOORHEES, N.J. — New York City-based investment firm Montana Property Group has purchased Echelon Village Plaza, an 84,933-square-foot shopping center located in the Southern New Jersey community of Voorhees. The center was 92 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Edge Fitness, Dollar Tree and Buffalo Wild Wings. Ohio-based REIT Site Centers sold the property for $8.5 million. Boston-based Atlantic Retail brokered the deal.
LIVINGSTON, N.J. — Delivery-first food hall concept Wonder has opened a new, 4,544-square-foot venue in the Northern New Jersey community of Livingston, marking its eighth location in the state. Wonder Livingston features more than 30 restaurants, including Alanza, Bellies, Bobby Flay Steak, Chai Pani, Di Fara Pizza, Fred’s Meat & Bread, Tejas Barbecue and Wing Trip. Patrons can order through a proprietary app, with pick-up and limited dine-in options also available.
CalBay Development Sells Jack in the Box-Occupied Restaurant Building in Alameda, California for $4M
ALAMEDA, CALIF. — CalBay Development has completed the sale of a single-tenant restaurant property in Alameda to a Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based private investor for $4 million. Jack in the Box occupies the 2,583-square-foot building, which includes a drive-thru. Located at 1257 Park St., the property was originally renovated in 1991. Bill Asher, Jeremy McChesney and Jeff Lefko of Hanley Investment Group, along with Cherie Huillade of Colliers, represented the seller in the deal. Jake Kim of Westlake Village, Calif.-based Pinnacle Estate Properties represented the buyer.
NORTHRIDGE, CALIF. — Coldwell Banker Commercial Quality Properties has arranged the $2.6 million sale of a 10,000-square-foot, multi-tenant office and retail property located at 8727 Tampa Ave. in Northridge, about 25 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Arthur Pfefferman of Coldwell Banker Commercial Quality Properties represented the seller, a law firm, in the transaction. The name of the buyer was not released.
MORENO VALLEY, CALIF. — Progressive Real Estate Partners has negotiated a medical/retail lease for Lifestream Blood Bank to occupy space at 24199 Hemlock Ave. in Moreno Valley. Paul Su of Progressive Real Estate Partners represented the tenant in the transaction. Lifestream Blood Bank signed a 10-year lease for 3,080 square feet of end-cap space within District at Moreno Valley shopping center. The blood bank is slated to open by summer 2025.
SPRING, TEXAS — California-based brokerage firm Hanley Investment Group (HIG) has arranged the sale of a 14,490-square-foot retail building in the northern Houston suburb of Spring that is net leased to Walgreens. The building was constructed in 2001 and is an outparcel to a Kroger-anchored shopping center. Kevin Fryman, Garrett Wood and Ed Hanley of HIG, in association with ParaSell Inc., represented the seller, a Houston-based private investor, in the transaction. Melissa Gerber Brams of Gerber Realty represented the Louisiana-based buyer. Both parties requested anonymity.
HAMILTON, N.J. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the $116.5 million sale of Hamilton Marketplace, a 485,094-square-foot shopping center located in Central New Jersey. A 65,155-square-foot ShopRite grocery store anchors the property, which was built in phases beginning in the early 2000s. Other tenants at the center include Kohl’s, Ross Dress for Less, Staples, Barnes & Noble, Michaels, Old Navy, Ulta Beauty, Burlington and PetSmart. Paramount Realty acquired the property from SITE Centers. Brad Nathanson and JP Colussi of IPA brokered the deal.