Retail

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Sells 1.1 MSF Westfield Mission Valley Shopping Center in San Diego for $290M

by Jeff Shaw July 21, 2023

SAN DIEGO — French investor Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has sold Westfield Mission Valley, a 1.1-million-square-foot retail center in San Diego, for $290 million. Spread across two separate parcels, URW sold the eastern portion to Lowe and Real Capital Solutions, while Sunbelt Investment Holdings Inc. bought the smaller western portion. The Westfield Mission Valley shopping mall, the eastern part of the property, was originally built in 1960 on a 41-acre site. The center currently offers 73 shops, including Target, Nordstrom Rack, Macy’s Home, Michael’s, Bloomingdale’s Outlet and a 24-Hour Fitness, as well as restaurants such as Yard House, Outback and Buffalo Wild Wings. The center also includes the AMC Mission Valley 20 movie theater. The western portion of the asset features a Trader Joe’s, Marshalls and variety of smaller restaurants and retailers. The property is located opposite the San Diego Trolley’s Mission Valley Center Station. The mall is also accessible to thoroughfares such as I-8, I-805 and Highway 163. Lowe and Real Capital Solutions plan to redevelop their portion of the property into a walkable, transit-oriented, mixed-use village. Lowe will lead the redevelopment project. The team plans to refresh the existing retail and add complementary uses such as multifamily residential to the …

July 21, 2023

Development Mississippi Retail Southeast

Woodmont Breaks Ground on Retail Strip Center in Petal, Mississippi Leased to Starbucks, T-Mobile

by John Nelson July 20, 2023

PETAL, MISS. — The Woodmont Co. has broken ground on a new retail strip center spanning nearly 5,000 square feet in Petal, a suburb of Hattiesburg, Miss. Located at 1098 Evelyn Gandy Parkway, the property will house a Starbucks and T-Mobile. The retail center represents Woodmont’s fourth development with Starbucks and first with T-Mobile. Jackson Longley of Woodmont worked to arrange financing through Embree Capital, and Jack Mock of Woodmont represented the developer in the lease negotiations with the national credit tenants. Tony Oswalt with Advanced Building Specialties Inc. will serve as the project’s general contractor. Woodmont plans to open the center in spring 2024.

July 20, 2023

Acquisitions Retail South Carolina Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $10.8M Sale of Shopping Center in Greenwood, South Carolina

by John Nelson July 20, 2023

GREENWOOD, S.C. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $10.8 million sale of Westwood Plaza, an 83,354-square-foot shopping center located at 512 Bypass 72 NW in Greenwood. Planet Fitness, Dollar Tree, Bath & Body Works and pOpshelf anchor the center, which is shadow-anchored by Walmart. Five of the center’s 12 tenants have occupied Westwood Plaza for more than 20 years. Margaret Jones and Lane Breedlove of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Prudent Growth Partners acquired the property.

July 20, 2023

Leasing Activity New Jersey Northeast Retail

Babies ‘R’ Us to Open Flagship Store at American Dream in Northern New Jersey

by Taylor Williams July 20, 2023

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Babies ‘R’ Us has opened its 10,000-square-foot flagship store at American Dream, a 3 million-square-foot entertainment destination in East Rutherford, roughly 13 miles outside New York City. The store features interactive experiences in addition to a baby registry lounge, nursery design center, learning center and comfort zone. This marks the return of the chain to the United States following WHP Global’s acquisition of both the Babies ‘R’ Us and Toys ‘R’ Us brands in 2021 and the launch of a new partnership between Toys ‘R’ Us and Macy’s last year.

July 20, 2023

Acquisitions California Retail Western

Faris Lee Negotiates $5.9M Sale of Retail Pad in Oceanside, California

by Jeff Shaw July 20, 2023

OCEANSIDE, CALIF. — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the $5.9 million sale of a retail pad located in Oceanside, between Los Angeles and San Diego. A recently constructed Starbucks Coffee and Pacific Dental occupy the property, which is situated within Pacific Coast Plaza. Jeff Conover, Don MacLellan, Scott DeYoung and Chris DePierro of Faris Lee represented the seller, a California-based developer. Shaun Riley of Faris Lee represented the all-cash buyer in the 1031-exchange transaction.

July 20, 2023

Acquisitions Georgia Net Lease Restaurant Retail Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.3M Sale of New Restaurant in LaGrange, Georgia Leased to Chick-fil-A

by John Nelson July 19, 2023

LAGRANGE, GA. — Don McMinn of Marcus & Millichap’s Taylor McMinn Retail Group has brokered the $3.3 million sale of a newly constructed restaurant in LaGrange that is ground-leased to Chick-fil-A for 15 years. Located at 2110 Vernon St. on a 1.5-acre lot, the nearly 5,000-square-foot building is a relocation of a former Chick-fil-A and serves as an outparcel to a new Publix-anchored shopping center that Taylor McMinn Retail Group will be marketing. An unnamed, out-of-state private investor purchased the restaurant at list price within 30 days of listing with all-cash, according to McMinn, who represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. “Pricing for quality net-lease retail continues to receive strong demand and command attractive pricing in spite of the rising interest rate environment,” says McMinn.

July 19, 2023

District of Columbia Retail Southeast

US Retail Sales Rise in June, NRF Predicts Strong July Activity With Back-to-School Shopping

by John Nelson July 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Census Bureau reports that overall retail sales in June rose 0.2 percent from May and 1.5 percent from June 2022. Barron’s and other media outlets are reporting that economists had previously forecasted that June sales would grow 0.6 percent from May. The Wall Street Journal reports that the retail sector’s three consecutive months of positive sales activity can be attributed, in part, to inflation easing. The Consumer Price Index, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ leading indicator for inflation, rose at an annualized rate of 3 percent in June, the lowest figure since March 2021. The National Retail Federation (NRF), a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy organization for the retail industry, expects the momentum to carry into July as consumers shop for back-to-school items. “Back-to-class spending is one of the most important shopping occasions of the year, and NRF’s consumer research shows that back-to-school and college spending is expected to set new records,” says Matthew Shay, president and CEO of NRF. “Consumers are looking for the best value and deals, and retailers are well-stocked with essential items for families and students.” The NRF’s own calculation of retail sales excludes automobile dealers, gas stations and restaurants in order …

July 19, 2023

Development Midwest Minnesota Retail

Drive Shack to Open 20,265 SF Puttery Minneapolis This Friday

by Kristin Harlow July 19, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS — Drive Shack Inc., an owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses, will open Puttery Minneapolis this Friday, July 21. Located in the city’s North Loop, the adults-only, 20,265-square-foot venue features several bar and lounge areas as well as three nine-hole putting courses. Each putting course has its own theme. At the Minneapolis location, the themes include: art museum, conservatory and library. Each course features décor reminiscent of its theme. Puttery currently operates in The Colony, Texas; Charlotte, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; Houston; Chicago; and Pittsburgh.

July 19, 2023

Acquisitions New Mexico Retail Western

Westwood Financial Sells 37,442 SF Sycamore Plaza Shopping Center in Albuquerque

by Jeff Shaw July 19, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Westwood Financial has sold Sycamore Plaza, a 37,442-square-foot shopping center in Albuquerque, for an undisclosed price. Petsmart anchors the property, which was fully occupied at the time of sale. Other tenants include Sally Beauty, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Stretch Zone, GNC, Super Cuts and GameStop. CBRE National Retail Partners represented Westwood in the transaction.

July 19, 2023

Arizona Leasing Activity Restaurant Retail Western

Eight Tenants Join Canyon Trails Towne Center in Metro Phoenix

by Jeff Shaw July 19, 2023

GOODYEAR, ARIZ. — Eight tenants are joining Canyon Trails Towne Center, a 90-acre, mixed-use development in Goodyear, roughly 19 miles west of Phoenix, bringing the property to full occupancy. Chipotle Mexican Grill recently opened a restaurant at the center, and Michael’s and Five Below will occupy 18,300 and 10,434 square feet, respectively. Target and Ross Dress for Less have also signed leases at the property, and Starbucks Coffee, Freddy’s Steakburgers and Denny’s are currently underway on the construction of spaces scheduled to open this fall. The landlords, principals of Santa Cruz Seaside Co., are additionally negotiating leases with two retail big box stores to occupy 30,000 square feet of new, ground-up construction. Vestar manages the property.

July 19, 2023

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