Retail

Credit Union Acquires 2,480 SF Retail Building in Ventura, California

by Amy Works September 10, 2020

VENTURA, CALIF. — County Schools Federal Credit Union (CSFCU) has purchased a retail property located at 3954 E. Main St. in Ventura. Terms of the off-market transaction were not released. CSFCU plans to renovate the site, which includes a 2,480-square-foot retail building, to serve as the company’s new headquarters, including a customer banking area, conference room and office space. The credit union is downsizing from its nearby 9,600-square-foot headquarters. Hayden Eaves, Kristen Sullivan and Matthew Spear of Avison Young represented the buyer, while Dustin Dammeyer of Dammeyer & Associates represented the seller, a Texas-based private investor, in the transaction.

September 10, 2020

Company News New York Northeast Retail

Tiffany Files Lawsuit Against LVMH to Enforce $16.2B Merger Agreement

by Taylor Williams September 10, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) has filed a lawsuit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware against LVMH Moët Hennessy-Louis Vuitton (LVMH) as part of an effort to force the French conglomerate to complete its $16.2 billion acquisition of the New York City-based jeweler. The lawsuit refutes LVMH’s suggestions that it can avoid completing the acquisition by claiming Tiffany has undergone a material adverse effect, meaning the jeweler had breached the terms of the merger agreement. Both CNBC and The Wall Street Journal have reported that LVMH is attempting to scrap the deal by claiming that Tiffany failed to follow certain management procedures during the pandemic, such as continuing to distribute dividends to shareholders despite declining profitability, thus misrepresenting its finances and nullifying the deal. As of late 2019, LVMH, based in Paris, owned more than 70 luxury brands in the clothing, cosmetics, jewelry and spirits industries, including Dom Pérignon champagne, Givenchy clothing and perfume and Christian Dior fashion and perfume. New York City-based Tiffany & Co., which was founded in 1837, operated about 300 stores worldwide and employed some 14,000 people as of late 2019.

September 10, 2020

Development Florida Mixed-Use Restaurant Retail Southeast

H&R REIT, Urban-X Open First Wave of Tenants at $452M River Landing Development in Miami

by John Nelson September 10, 2020

MIAMI — Toronto-based H&R REIT and Coral Gables, Fla.-based Urban-X Group have welcomed the first tenants to open at River Landing Shops & Residences in Miami, the first phase of the $452 million River Landing mixed-use development. The first tenants opening beginning this week include Hobby Lobby, Burlington, Publix, Five Below, Chase Bank and AT&T. Ross Dress for Less and Planet Fitness will open later this fall, and in the coming months T.J. Maxx, Old Navy, Ficelles Bakery, Chick-fil-A and others will open their doors. According to Urban-X, 70 percent of River Landing’s retail space is committed. The developer plans to announce new tenants coming to River Landing in the near future. Situated on 8.1 acres along the Miami River, River Landing will span 2.2 million square feet upon completion and feature a 135,000-square-foot office tower, 528 upscale apartments, a riverwalk, green spaces, boat docks and more retail and restaurant space. Lantower Residential, a subsidiary of H&R REIT, will operate and lease the apartments. The operator will welcome move-ins beginning next month. Urban-X is currently negotiating with several restaurants looking to open a waterfront location in 2021 and is implementing curbside pick-up spaces for River Landing’s retail tenants to meet customer …

September 10, 2020

Acquisitions Midwest Retail Wisconsin

Cleeman Realty Group Negotiates $7M Sale of Pick ’n Save-Occupied Property in Appleton, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow September 10, 2020

APPLETON, WIS. — Cleeman Realty Group has negotiated the sale of a freestanding retail property net leased to Pick ’n Save in Appleton for $7 million. The 79,711-square-foot building sits on nine acres at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Wilharms Drive. Jeremy Scheer of Cleeman represented the buyer, a California-based private investor. Rollie Winter & Associates represented the seller, a Wisconsin-based private investor.

September 10, 2020

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Retail

Three New Tenants to Open at Fox Valley Mall This Fall

by Kristin Harlow September 10, 2020

AURORA, ILL. — Three new tenants are set to open at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora this fall. Comedy Shrine, Mish Mash Adventures and Virtual Bites will occupy a combined 30,000 square feet. The 14,000-square-foot Comedy Shrine will be located on the second level between Macy’s and JC Penney. Three theaters will focus on stand-up acts, improv events and experimental theater. At the 11,454-square-foot Mish Mash Adventures, teams of two to six players will work to complete rooms and challenges as quickly as possible. Mish Mash staff will sanitize rooms once per hour and complete temperature checks on all guests due to COVID-19. The 4,056-square-foot Virtual Bites will serve as a ghost kitchen for professional food preparation. Customers will peruse various menus and order online before either picking up their food curbside or having it delivered. Ty Brown, owner of Pee Bee & Jay’s Café, is the creator of Virtual Bites.

September 10, 2020

Acquisitions Indiana Midwest Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $1.6M Sale of PNC Bank Ground Lease in Indianapolis

by Kristin Harlow September 10, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a PNC Bank ground lease in Indianapolis for $1.6 million. The 4,935-square-foot building sits on 1.6 acres at 4030 S. East St. Jordan Klink and Ben Sullivan of Marcus & Millichap’s The Klink Group marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a Michigan-based limited liability company. Agents from Marcus & Millichap’s Phoenix office represented the out-of-state, 1031 exchange buyer.

September 10, 2020

Company News Retail Texas Top Stories

Brookfield Property Group, Simon Property Group Agree to Acquire JCPenney for $1.75B

by Alex Tostado September 10, 2020

PLANO, TEXAS — Brookfield Property Group and Simon Property Group have agreed to acquire the retail and operating assets of J.C. Penney Co. for $1.75 billion at a bankruptcy auction. As part of the sale agreement, the three companies will form a property holding company (PropCos), which will include 161 of the J.C. Penney real estate assets and all of its owned distribution centers. The Plano-based retailer’s Ad Hoc Group of First Lien Lenders will own PropCos. J.C. Penney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in mid-May and restructured 90 percent of its debt with its lenders. Brookfield and Simon enter into the bankruptcy auction as the stalking-horse bidders. The Plano-based retailer expects the auction to close before the 2020 holiday season. “As we continue to move through the sale process, our focus will remain on serving our customers and working seamlessly with our vendor partners,” says Jill Soltau, CEO of J.C. Penney. “We have been a trusted partner to all of our stakeholders since 1902, and we expect to continue that track record for decades to come under the J.C. Penney banner.” The auction is being held through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. During its …

September 10, 2020

Acquisitions Midwest Missouri Retail

Hanley Investment Group Arranges $3.3M Sale of Two Retail Buildings in Lee’s Summit, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow September 9, 2020

LEE’S SUMMIT, MO. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $3.3 million sale of two retail buildings in Lee’s Summit within metro Kansas City. Taco Bell and Scooter’s Coffee occupy the newly constructed properties. Taco Bell occupies 2,160 square feet while Scooter’s leases 600 square feet. Both buildings feature drive-thrus. Jeff Lefko, Bill Asher and Beau Velten of Hanley, along with Jeff Christian of First Street Brokerage, represented the seller, a San Francisco-based private investment company. Deborah Ewing of Fuller Group CRE represented the buyer, a Washington-based private investor. The sales price represents a cap rate of 5.3 percent.

September 9, 2020

Acquisitions Midwest Ohio Retail

Cooper Group Brokers $2.3M Sale of Credit Union Ground Lease in Suburban Columbus

by Kristin Harlow September 9, 2020

REYNOLDSBURG, OHIO — Cooper Commercial Investment Group has brokered the $2.3 million sale of a Wright-Patt Credit Union ground lease in Reynoldsburg, a suburb of Columbus. The building was still being constructed at the time of closing. Bob Havasi and Dan Cooper of Cooper Group represented the seller, an Ohio-based private developer. A New York-based private investor was the buyer. The cap rate was 5.5 percent.

September 9, 2020

Company News Massachusetts Northeast Retail

WS Development Acquires The Paper Store Following Retailer’s Chapter 11 Filing

by Taylor Williams September 9, 2020

CHESTNUT HILL, MASS. — A group of investors led by WS Development has acquired The Paper Store, a family-owned and operated Hallmark Gold Crown retailer with stores throughout the Northeast. The Paper Store filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in mid-July due to the impact of COVID-19 regulations shuttering its 86 stores for several months. Following a successful restructuring of debt, The Paper Store, which employs about 2,000 people, will continue to operate its stores. WS Development holds a portfolio of 95 commercial properties totaling more than 27 million square feet across the country.

September 9, 2020

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