Retail

Neiman Marcus Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, to Shed $4B in Debt

by Taylor Williams May 7, 2020

DALLAS — Neiman Marcus Group has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection as the Dallas-based luxury retailer enters into negotiations with creditors to restructure its debt. Upon emergence, the company anticipates that it will eliminate approximately $4 billion of its existing debt. Neiman Marcus has secured $675 million in debtor-in-possession financing from creditors to enable business continuity during the bankruptcy proceedings. These creditors have also committed to a $750 million exit-financing package that would provide additional liquidity for the business. Neiman Marcus Group, which also owns Bergdorf Goodman and Last Call, recently extended temporary closures of all its stores through May 31, although a total of 10 Neiman Marcus stores in Texas, Tampa, Las Vegas and Tysons Corner, Virginia, are offering curbside pickup. About a month ago, several news outlets including Reuters, Bloomberg and The Dallas Morning News reported that the company would be furloughing the majority of its 14,000 store employees. Neiman Marcus, operates 43 Neiman Marcus stores, two Bergdorf Goodman locations and 22 Last Call outlets, expects to complete the proceedings by this fall.

May 7, 2020

Company News Retail Washington Western

Nordstrom to Permanently Close 16 Stores, Plans Phased Reopening for Others

by Amy Works May 7, 2020

SEATTLE —Nordstrom plans to permanently close 16 of its 116 full-line stores, with the company incurring the non-cash impairment charges associated with the closures. The clothing retailer hopes the closures will better position it for the long-term retail landscape at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. The list of stores was not released. “We’ve been investing in our digital and physical capabilities to keep pace with rapidly changing customer expectations,” says Erik Nordstrom, CEO of Nordstrom Inc. “The impact of COVID-19 is only accelerating the importance of these capabilities in serving customers.” “More than ever, we need to work with flexibility and speed,” he adds. “Our market strategy helps with both, bringing inventory closer where customers live and work, allowing us to use our stores as fulfillment centers to get products to customers faster, and connecting digital and physical experiences with services like curbside pickup and returns.” The retailer is also restructuring its regions, support roles and corporate organization for greater speed and flexibility. This restructuring is expected to result in expense savings of approximately $150 million. That savings represents 30 percent of the company’s previously announced plans for net cash reductions of more than $500 million in operating expenses, …

May 7, 2020

Development Loans Multifamily Retail Washington Western

NorthMarq Arranges $45M in Opportunity Zone Equity for Multifamily Project in Seattle

by Amy Works May 7, 2020

SEATTLE — NorthMarq has secured $45 million in joint-venture equity through Bridge Investment Group for the development of 12th & Yesler, a multifamily property in Seattle. Jake Leibsohn and Ron Peterson of NorthMarq’s Seattle-based regional office secured the equity for the borrowers, Trent Development and Atlanta-based Hatteras Sky. Situated at the corner of 12th Avenue South and East Yesler Way, the property will feature 274 apartments in a mix of 37 studio units, 172 open one-bedroom layouts, 45 one-bedroom units, five live/work units and 15 two-bedroom layouts. Apartments will offer stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, in-unit washers/dryers and air conditioning, among other amenities. Additionally, the property will feature 8,142 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 133 parking stalls. Community amenities will include a rooftop deck, community barbecues, a business center, community clubhouse, controlled access, bike storage and repair room and a dog wash area. The project is located in an Opportunity Zone, giving it certain tax advantages. The developers will also participate in Seattle’s Multifamily Tax Exemption program, under which 20 percent of the units (54 units) will be dedicated to workforce housing.

May 7, 2020

Acquisitions California Retail Western

CBRE Negotiates $27.7M Acquisition of Vons-Occupied Retail Asset in San Diego

by Amy Works May 7, 2020

SAN DIEGO — CBRE has arranged the purchase of a retail property located at 4145 30th St. in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego. A Los Angeles-based private investor acquired the building from a Texas-based investment firm for $27.7 million. Vons, a Fullerton, Calif.-based supermarket chain, occupies the 40,000-square-foot building on a lease that runs through June 2039. Gary Stache, Anthony DeLorenzo, Doug Mack and Bryan Johnson of CBRE represented the buyer, which was completing a 1031 exchange. The seller was self-represented in the off-market transaction.

May 7, 2020

Acquisitions California Mixed-Use Multifamily Office Retail Western

Federal Realty Investment Sells Historic Pottery Barn Building in Old Pasadena for $16.1M

by Amy Works May 7, 2020

PASADENA, CALIF. — Federal Realty Investment Trust has completed the disposition of the historic Pottery Barn Building, a mixed-use property located at the intersection of East Colorado Boulevard and North Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena. A private investor acquired the property for $16.1 million. Pottery Barn occupies three levels of the five-story, 30,955-square-foot building, which was built in 1905 and renovated in 1997. The property also offers two floors of residential space and one floor of office space leased to other tenants. Pottery Barn has occupied the building for the more than 20 years, and last year executed a lease extension at the property. Carlos Lopez and Lee Csenar of Hanley Investment Group represented the seller, while Rob Ippolito, Glenn Rudy and Pete Bethea of Newmark Knight Frank Capital Markets represented the buyer in the transaction.

May 7, 2020

Company News Retail Texas

Gold’s Gym Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Permanently Closes 30 Centers

by Taylor Williams May 7, 2020

DALLAS — Gold’s Gym, a fitness chain founded in California in 1965 and now headquartered in Dallas, has filed voluntary petitions for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code as it works to restructure its debt. In a statement issued earlier this week, the company said that the financial fallout from COVID-19 has forced it to permanently close about 30 company-owned gyms. The company also said that the filing would not impact its licensing division and was not associated with any of its locally owned franchise gyms. Gold’s Gym has about 700 locations worldwide.

May 7, 2020

Acquisitions New York Northeast Office Retail

SL Green Sells Office, Retail Condominium in Manhattan for $168M

by Alex Patton May 6, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — SL Green Realty Corp. has sold 609 Fifth Avenue, an office and retail condominium in Manhattan, to an affiliate of the Reuben Brothers for $168 million. Beginning in 2018, SL Green undertook an extensive repositioning of the entire building, including vacating the previous tenants in the office condominium portion of the property and relocating the office lobby to increase the retail frontage on Fifth Avenue. Sports apparel brand PUMA has leased a 24,000-square-foot retail space at the building for its three-level flagship store. Luxury apparel retailer Vince has leased a 5,000-square-foot retail space in the building. Darcy Stacom, Doug Middleton and David Fowler of CBRE represented SL Green in the transaction.

May 6, 2020

Acquisitions Midwest Ohio Retail

Konover South Acquires Retail Center in Cleveland for $3M

by Kristin Harlow May 6, 2020

CLEVELAND — Konover South LLC has acquired the University Corners retail center, which is situated in Cleveland’s University Heights neighborhood. The purchase price was $3 million. The seller was undisclosed. Family Dollar anchors the 43,000-square-foot retail center. Other tenants include Anytime Fitness, Sherwin-Williams, Boost Mobile and Nationwide Insurance. KS Lending Corp. provided a $2.3 million loan for the acquisition, which was completed through Ten-X Commercial. Konover South Development Corp. will manage the property. Tori Nook and Ben McMillon of Anchor Cleveland will serve as leasing agents. Deerfield Beach, Fla.-based Konover South is a fully integrated acquisition, development and management company operating thought the Southeast and Midwest regions.

May 6, 2020

Company News Restaurant Retail Western

Starbucks to Reopen More Than 85 Percent of Stores Nationwide by May 9

by Amy Works May 6, 2020

SEATTLE — This week, Seattle-based Starbucks started reopening its company-operated stores across the United States. Operating under modified operations and hours, including heightened safety protocols, the company plans to have more than 85 percent of stores opened by May 9 and expects to have more than 90 percent of stores open by early June. The company is using its experience in China, where more than 98 percent of its store are open and operating under revised protocols, as the foundation for its reopening in the United States amid the continued concerns of the global COVID-19 pandemic. “We have adapted these protocols for the U.S., and our goal is to exceed the standards outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a safe experience, including heightened emphasis on cleaning and sanitizing protocols in our stores,” says Kevin Johnson, CEO and president of Starbucks. The coffee company has expanded its service beyond drive-up to include mobile order for contactless pick-up, delivery and, in some locations, curbside parking and grab-and-go through the café. To that end, Starbucks is focusing on the safest and more convenient ways for customers to order through its Starbucks App, with expanded features including optimization for curbside …

May 6, 2020

Acquisitions Retail Utah Western

Mountain West Negotiates Sale of 13,691 SF Canyon Plaza Shopping Center in Ogden, Utah

by Amy Works May 6, 2020

OGDEN, UTAH — Mountain West Commercial Real Estate has directed the sale of Canyon Plaza, a shopping center located at 2060 Harrison Blvd. in Ogden. Canyon Plaza Properties LLC acquired the asset from Christian W. Monson with Winkel Family LLC for an undisclosed price. Situated within three miles of Weber State University, Canyon Plaza features 13,691 square feet of leasable space on one acre of land. Brandon Goodman and Chris Monson of Mountain West represented the seller, while Goodman and Kyle Bloomfield, also of Mountain West, represented the buyer in the transaction.

May 6, 2020

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