Retail

Pier 1 Imports to Shutter Up to 450 Stores

by John Nelson January 7, 2020

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Pier 1 Imports Inc., a home goods retailer based in Fort Worth, has announced its intention to shutter up to 450 stores, which represents nearly half of its current store count of 936. The retailer also plans to close a select number of distribution centers and reduce its corporate expenses, which includes corporate layoffs. Pier 1 says that its efforts will help right-size the company’s omni-channel operations and allow it to move forward with an “appropriately sized store footprint.” Pier 1 has hired a third-party liquidator to help manage the store closings. The locations of the closing stores and distribution centers were not disclosed. Pier 1 (NYSE: PIR) reported that its net sales are down 13.3 percent year-over-year in its most recent quarter ending Nov. 30, 2019. (The company’s fiscal calendar traditionally runs from early March to late February.) Pier 1 also reported a 15.3 percent reduction in its inventory compared to this time last year. Robert Riesbeck, CEO and CFO of Pier 1, says that the company has been seeking to clear out its “non go-forward” merchandise. “Looking ahead, we believe that we will deliver improved financial results over time as we realize the benefits …

January 7, 2020

Loans Massachusetts Northeast Retail

JLL Arranges $7.5M Refinancing of Retail Center in Newburyport, Massachusetts

by Alex Patton January 6, 2020

NEWBURYPORT, MASS. — JLL has arranged a $7.5 million refinancing loan for Pond Street Mall, a 28,164-square-foot retail center in Newburyport, located approximately 40 miles north of Boston. Centreville Bank provided the fixed-rate, non-recourse loan to the borrower, Quincy & Co., which will use the proceeds to repay an existing loan. CVS anchors the retail center and other tenants include Young Women’s Christian Association and Panda Dry Cleaners. Lauren O’Neil and Martha Nay of JLL represented Quincy & Co. in arranging the loan. Craig Schermerhorn represented Centreville Bank on an internal basis.

January 6, 2020

Acquisitions Northeast Pennsylvania Retail

ROCK Commercial Brokers Sale of 17,500 SF Retail Property in Quarryville, Pennsylvania

by Alex Patton January 6, 2020

QUARRYVILLE, PA — ROCK Commercial has brokered the sale of a 17,500-square-foot retail property in Quarryville, located approximately 65 miles west of Philadelphia. Located at 1007 Lancaster Pike, the property includes a main retail building sized at approximately 15,000 square feet and a small warehouse sized at approximately 2,500 square feet. Jason Turnbull and Heather Kreiger of ROCK represented the seller, CCC Real Estate Holding Co. LLC, in the transaction. Drumore Holdings LLC was the buyer. The sales price was undisclosed.

January 6, 2020

Acquisitions Idaho Retail Western

Geronimo Divests of Two-Property Retail Asset in Idaho for $50.9M

by Amy Works January 6, 2020

TWIN FALLS, IDAHO — Geronimo has completed the sale of Canyon Park East and Canyon Park West, a two-property retail asset located in Twin Falls. Wood Investments Cos. acquired the asset for $50.9 million. Located at 2068 Bridgeview Blvd. and 1945 Fillmore St., the properties were 100 percent leased at the time of sale. Current tenants include Ross Dress for Less, Ulta Beauty, Bed Bath & Beyond, Petco, Dick’s Sporting Goods, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, Best Buy, Michaels, Sportsman’s Warehouse and Famous Footwear. Paul Sleeth, Billy Sleeth and Patrick Allen of Newmark Knight Frank represented the seller in the deal.

January 6, 2020

Acquisitions Development Retail Texas

American Furniture Warehouse Buys Land in Conroe, Plans 443,375 SF Mega Store

by John Nelson January 3, 2020

CONROE, TEXAS — American Furniture Warehouse (AFW) has purchased 30 acres of land at Interstate 45 and River Plantation Drive in Conroe, about 40 miles north of Houston. AFW plans to build a mega store at the site spanning 443,375 square feet. The store will include 150,000 square feet of showroom space and 293,375 square feet of warehouse/storage for merchandise. This will be the third AFW location in the metro Houston area, joining a recently opened store in Webster spanning 355,000 square feet and a 500,000-square-foot store coming to Katy in April. Ben Brown of Baker Katz, a partner firm of X Team International, represented AFW in the land acquisition. Mark Terpstra of Caldwell Cos. represented the seller, Gross Land Fund I LP.

January 3, 2020

Development Loans Mixed-Use Retail Texas

Metropolitan Capital Advisors Secures Two Loans for RedBird Mall in Southwest Dallas

by John Nelson January 3, 2020

DALLAS — Metropolitan Capital Advisors (MCA) has arranged two loans to finance RedBird Development Group’s redevelopment of RedBird Mall, an enclosed regional mall in southwest Dallas formerly known as Southwest Center Mall. MCA arranged a $7.1 million acquisition loan through Dallas-based Graham Mortgage for the mall’s former Sears department store. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) has agreed to lease the entire 150,000-square-foot wing of the mall. The new RedBird Medical Center is slated to open in 2021. MCA also arranged a $12.7 million construction loan to finance the redevelopment of the former Dillard’s department store that will be occupied by medical office and job training users including Parkland Hospital, Work Ready U and Work Force Solutions. Origin Bank provided the construction loan. The Growth South Fund, a private equity fund that targets south Dallas, also provided financing for RedBird’s Mall redevelopment. RedBird Development Group is an entity headed by Peter Brodsky, Terrence Maiden and Jon Cochran. The new RedBird Mall will feature 300,000 square feet of office space, 400,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, apartments and a Courtyard by Marriott. Palladium USA is building the multifamily component, according to The Dallas Morning News.

January 3, 2020

Acquisitions Retail Southeast Virginia

Divaris Brokers $21.8M Sale of Colonnades West Shopping Center Near Richmond

by Alex Tostado January 3, 2020

GLEN ALLEN, VA. — Virginia Beach-based Divaris Real Estate Inc. has brokered the $21.8 million sale of the Colonnades West shopping center located at 10931 W. Broad St. in Glen Allen. Quebec-based Colterra Capital Corp. purchased 136,082-square-foot shopping center situated 11 miles northwest of Richmond from Los Angeles-based PF Colonnades Corp. Read Goode and Cheryle Toy of Divaris represented the seller in the transaction. Located on 14.7 acres at the southwest corner of West Broad Street and Cox Road, the shopping center is located near Richmond’s Short Pump neighborhood and the Innsbrook Corporate Center office. Colonnades West is 97.5 percent leased to anchor tenants Ross Dress for Less, Marshalls, OfficeMax and Shoe Carnival. CVS/pharmacy and a Men’s Wearhouse occupy freestanding buildings on outparcels of the center. Scott Bois of KeyBank Real Estate Capital originated a $15.5 million acquisition loan on behalf of the buyer. The CMBS loan features a fixed interest rate.

January 3, 2020

Development New Jersey Northeast Retail

Pork Chop’s BBQ Opens 2,700 SF Restaurant in Ewing, New Jersey

by Alex Patton January 3, 2020

EWING, N.J. — Portuguese-inspired barbecue concept Pork Chop’s BBQ has opened a 2,700-square-foot restaurant at Capitol Plaza, a 355,000-square-foot retail center in Ewing, a northern suburb of Trenton. The restaurant will serve barbecue meats and seafood as well as a variety of sides and will also offer catering services. Capitol Plaza’s office segment, 1001 Spruce Office Center, anchors the retail center with hundreds of employees and visitors. Other tenants include Planet Fitness, Foot Locker, Marshalls and numerous retail and dining options. Levin Management Corp. handles leasing and management of the retail center.

January 3, 2020

Acquisitions Midwest Minnesota Restaurant Retail

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $1.7M Sale of Net-Leased Arby’s Property in Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow January 3, 2020

AUSTIN, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $1.7 million sale of a 3,713-square-foot property net leased to Arby’s in Austin, approximately 40 miles southwest of Rochester in southern Minnesota. Tom Gommels of Marcus & Millichap’s Minneapolis office marketed the single-tenant building, located at 1305 18th Ave. NW, on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company. Chad Lieber of Marcus & Millichap’s Newport Beach office secured and represented the buyer, an individual trust based in California.

January 3, 2020

Acquisitions Nevada Retail Western

Passco Sells Silver City Plaza Retail Center on Las Vegas Strip for $59.2M

by Amy Works January 3, 2020

LAS VEGAS — California-based Passco Cos. has completed the disposition of Silver City Plaza, a retail center situated on the northern end of the Las Vegas Strip. Regal Acquisition acquired the property for $59.2 million. Located at 3001 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Silver City Plaza features 41,583 square feet of retail space. Current tenants include Ross Dress for Less, Walgreens, Denny’s and 7-Eleven. Rob Ippolito and Frank Volk of Newmark Knight Frank represented the seller in the transaction.

January 3, 2020

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