Retail

Vera Bradley to Temporarily Close All Stores Through April 2

by Kristin Harlow March 23, 2020

FORT WAYNE, IND. — As a result of COVID-19, Vera Bradley Inc. has temporarily closed all of its full-line and factory stores through Thursday, April 2. Store associates will be compensated through that date. The Fort Wayne-based handbag retailer will continue to serve its customers through its website. Vera Bradley also postponed its annual outlet sale, traditionally slated for April in Fort Wayne. The company says it is also “addressing day-to-day operations, including reducing expenses, inventory levels and capital spending.”

March 23, 2020

Market Reports Maryland Retail Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Baltimore Retail Market Stands Tall, Poised for Another Solid Year Ahead

by Alex Tostado March 23, 2020

It’s gearing up to be another solid year for Baltimore’s retail industry. Thus far, the first quarter has shown few surprises and has largely been a continuation of the success the sector saw in fourth-quarter 2019. Rent has remained relatively flat the past two years, outside of a few developments that have delivered, and we’re expecting more of the same this year. After a small bump in the road five years ago, the market has stabilized and retail vacancy in the Baltimore metro region remains tight. With limited new supply coming to market, landlords are focused on backfilling existing space. Class A and B properties continue to show healthy leasing trends, while Class C properties continue to be the value options for mostly local retailers. Baltimore metro’s primary retail corridors — York Road, Reisterstown Road, the core of downtown Baltimore, Columbia, White Marsh and Annapolis — continue to thrive. We’re also seeing strong growth along Ritchie Highway from Pasadena to Glen Burnie, buoyed by a string of new store openings at the Pasadena Crossroads Shopping Center, which is anchored by Sprouts Farmers Market, Ulta Beauty, T.J. Maxx, DSW, LA Fitness, Party City, Hobby Lobby, HomeGoods and Gardiner Wolf Furniture. In …

March 23, 2020

Florida Loans Retail Southeast

Terra Receives $45M Refinancing Loan for Phase II of Shopping Center in South Florida

by Alex Tostado March 20, 2020

PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. — Terra City Center Investments II LLC, an entity sponsored by development firm Terra, has received a $45 million refinancing loan for Phase II of Pines City Center in Pembroke Pines. First Bank of Florida provided the loan. Terra broke ground on Phase II last year and expects to complete the 150,000-square-foot project by the end of this year. Some of Phase II is complete, with 98 percent of the space leased to tenants including anchors Hobby Lobby and UFC Gym, as well as CoreLife Eatery, AT&T, Space Coast Credit Union, Walk-On’s Bistreaux, Chuy’s Tex Mex and McAlister’s Deli. Terra completed the145,000-square-foot first phase of Pines City Center before selling it to TA Realty in December 2018. Pines City Center spans 47 acres.

March 20, 2020

Company News Retail South Carolina Southeast

United Development to Close Myrtle Beach Mall Today Until Further Notice Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

by Alex Tostado March 20, 2020

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — United Development Co. will close Myrtle Beach Mall at 7 p.m. local time today indefinitely due to growing concerns of the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak. The owner said the exterior entrances to Belk, Bass Pro Shops, Books-A-Million and JC Penney will remain open as long as those retailers continue to be open to the public. The owner also said that a deep cleaning will be initiated immediately following the closing, then again prior to the reopening. Myrtle Beach Mall is situated at 10177 N. Kings Highway, 11 miles north of downtown Myrtle Beach.

March 20, 2020

Acquisitions Retail Texas

New Market Properties Acquires 85,599 SF Midway Market Retail Center in North Dallas

by Taylor Williams March 20, 2020

DALLAS — New Market Properties LLC, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Preferred Apartment Communities (PAC) has acquired Midway Market, an 85,599-square-foot shopping center in Dallas. Kroger anchors the center, which is located at the corner of Frankford and Midway roads on the city’s north side. The seller was not disclosed. Approximately 145,000 people with an average household income in excess of $98,000 live within a three-mile radius of the center.

March 20, 2020

Massachusetts Northeast Retail

Parent Company of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls Closes All Stores, Distribution Centers for Two Weeks

by Alex Patton March 20, 2020

FRAMINGHAM, MASS. — TJX Cos., the Framingham-Mass.-based parent company of T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls, has closed all stores under its brands for two weeks in response to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a statement from company CEO and president Ernie Herrman. In addition to T.J. Maxx (approximately 1,200 stores in the United States), HomeGoods (700) and Marshalls (1,000), the corporation also owns Sierra and Homesense, which have a combined 43 stores in the United States. TJX will also be closing all of its online businesses, distribution centers and offices.

March 20, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily New Jersey Northeast Retail

Federal Realty Acquires Multifamily, Retail Portfolio in Hoboken for $203M

by Alex Patton March 20, 2020

HOBOKEN, N.J. — Federal Realty Investment Trust, a Maryland-based REIT, has acquired a 39-property multifamily and retail portfolio in Hoboken, an eastern suburb of New York City, for $203 million. Concentrated primarily along the Washington Street retail corridor, the portfolio includes 129 residential units and 171,959 square feet of retail space. The portfolio totals 278,879 square feet. Retail tenants include French beauty chain Sephora, CVS and several restaurants. Kevin Welsh, Brian Schulz and Dean Tselepis of Newmark Knight Frank represented the seller, a private owner. The team also procured Federal Realty as the buyer.

March 20, 2020

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Retail

Boulder Group Brokers $18.6M Sale of Property Net Leased to Jewel-Osco in Romeoville, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow March 20, 2020

ROMEOVILLE, ILL. — The Boulder Group has brokered the $18.6 million sale of a single-tenant property net leased to Jewel-Osco in Romeoville, located about 30 miles southwest of Chicago. The 67,507-square-foot building sits on 7.5 acres at 20 S. Weber Road. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of Boulder represented the seller, a Southwest-based private real estate investment company. A West Coast-based private investor purchased the asset in a 1031 tax-deferred exchange. Jewel-Osco has operated at the property since 2002 and recently executed a 20-year lease.

March 20, 2020

Acquisitions Iowa Midwest Retail

Crossroads Mall in Iowa Sells for $3.3M, Will Undergo Redevelopment

by Kristin Harlow March 20, 2020

FORT DODGE, IOWA — Mason Asset Management, Namdar Realty Group and CH Capital Group have sold Crossroads Mall in Fort Dodge in central Iowa. The sales price was $3.3 million. The buyer, Crossroads Plaza Development LLC, plans to redevelop the mall into a series of retail and office spaces. The site will also include a new, five-story hotel. Fort Dodge City Council unanimously passed the redevelopment plan and committed up to $18.2 million of public funds to support construction.

March 20, 2020

Indiana Midwest Retail

Old National Bank to Temporarily Shift to Appointment-Only, Drive-Thru Banking

by Kristin Harlow March 20, 2020

EVANSVILLE, IND. — Old National Bank will temporarily shift to appointment-only banking at all branch locations as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The practice will enable staff to clean and disinfect surfaces after each visit. The drive-thru will remain open at all locations and hours of operation will not change. Appointments will be available between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., with the first hour of each day reserved for persons age 60 or older and others who are a high risk to contract the coronavirus. Old National Bancorp, the holding company of Old National Bank, is the largest bank holding company headquartered in the state of Indiana.

March 20, 2020

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