Retail

S.J. Collins Sells New Whole Foods Market 365-Anchored Shopping Center in Metro Atlanta

by Alex Tostado August 14, 2019

DECATUR, GA. — Atlanta-based developer S.J. Collins Enterprises has sold the retail portion of North Decatur Station, a newly delivered mixed-use development in Decatur. The fully leased, 86,164-square-foot shopping center is anchored by Whole Foods Market 365 and opened in early 2019. The center is located a 1555 Church St., eight miles east of downtown Atlanta. Other tenants include Hollywood Feed, Gusto!, Big Peach Running, Club Pilates, Jason’s Deli, F45 Fitness and Thrive Vet Clinic. North Decatur Station also includes Solis Decatur Apartments, a 290-unit multifamily community that was not included in the sale. Fain Hicks, Lane Breedlove and Tyler Anderson of Cushman & Wakefield represented S.J. Collins in the transaction. Weingarten Realty Investors acquired the property. The sales price was not disclosed.

August 14, 2019

Acquisitions Indiana Midwest Retail

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4.7M Sale of Retail Strip Center in Hammond, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow August 14, 2019

HAMMOND, IND. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 9,327-square-foot retail strip center in Hammond for $4.7 million. Located at 7905 Indianapolis Blvd., the property is anchored by AT&T. All tenants operate under 10-year leases. Austin Weisenbeck and Sean Sharko of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the undisclosed seller. An Illinois-based buyer completing a 1031 tax-deferred exchange purchased the asset.

August 14, 2019

Development Retail Texas

NewQuest Properties to Develop 200,000 SF Retail Project in Metro Houston

by Taylor Williams August 13, 2019

RICHMOND, TEXAS — Houston-based NewQuest Properties will break ground in the coming weeks of the first phase of Grand at Aliana, a 200,000-square-foot retail project in Richmond, a southwestern suburb of Houston. The property is preleased to an array of national tenants, including 24 Hour Fitness, Burlington, Ross Dress for Less, Michaels, Petco, Ulta Beauty, Five Below, Bath & Body Works and Skechers. Grand at Aliana will also house a 10,454-square-foot healthcare clinic that will be occupied by Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group and provide urgent and primary care services. Out-parcels have been ground-leased to McDonald’s, Jason’s Deli, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Timewise and Express Oil. The opening is scheduled for the second quarter of 2020.

August 13, 2019

Market Reports Retail Southeast Southeast Market Reports Tennessee

Impressive Retail Growth Makes Chattanooga More Than Just a Place to Visit

by Taylor Williams August 13, 2019

If you have visited Chattanooga in the past year, it should come as no surprise that you are in fine company. Mayors and Economic Development executives from across the nation have been flocking to the Scenic City. Envious of the Chattanooga success story, they have come to witness firsthand the ongoing transformation that has made Chattanooga one of the most livable, sensational and progressive mid-sized cities in America. The Chattanooga retail market is strong, chiefly due to the overall health and culture of the entire city. River City Co., a longtime successful, private nonprofit led by CEO Kim White, touts itself as the economic development engine for downtown. It reports the cost of living in vibrant downtown Chattanooga is 15.9 percent less than the national average. This has drawn everyone from millennials to retirees to the vibrancy and livability of the city. Tourism in a non-coastal Southern city with fewer than 180,000 residents may seem not even worth pursuing, but Chattanooga hosts more than 3 million annual visitors. Travelers are lured by destinations such as the Tennessee Aquarium, Children’s Discovery Museum and the IMAX. There are also events such as the Ironman; the Head of the Hooch, which is one …

August 13, 2019

Acquisitions California Mixed-Use Office Retail Western

Newmark Knight Frank Arranges $18M Sale of Mixed-Use Building in Hermosa Beach, California

by Amy Works August 12, 2019

HERMOSA BEACH, CALIF. — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has negotiated the sale of The Bijou Building, a three-story mixed-use building located in downtown Hermosa Beach. Federal Realty Investment Trust sold the property to 1221 Hermosa Ave LLC for $18 million. Located at 1221 Hermosa Ave., The Bijou Building was originally developed in 1923 as the Metropolitan Theater and later converted to office and retail space. At the time of sale, the 23,172-square-foot building was 94 percent occupied by a variety of tenants, including Chase Bank, Beach City Capital, Steel Partners and Bar Method. Kevin Shannon, Ken White, Rob Hannan, Laura Stumm, Sean Fulp, Ryan Plummer and Brad Feld of NKF’s Capital Markets and Private Capital Investment Sales teams represented the seller, while David Ghermezian, Amir Araghi and Jonathan Dadourian, also of NKF, represented the buyer in the deal. Additionally, David Milestone and Brett Green of NKF’s Debt and Structured Finance group secured acquisition financing for the buyer.

August 12, 2019

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Retail

Planet Fitness Signs 18,000 SF Retail Lease on Long Island

by Alex Patton August 12, 2019

LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. — Planet Fitness has signed an 18,000-square-foot retail lease in Long Island City. The gym, which will be situated on the lower levels of the newly constructed 22-29 Northern Boulevard rental tower, is the company’s first property in Long Island City. Steven Baker and Thomas Galo of Winick Realty represented the landlord, Simon Baron Development, in the lease negotiations. Richard Chera of Crown Acquisitions represented Planet Fitness.

August 12, 2019

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Retail

Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale, Financing of Retail Center in Illinois

by Kristin Harlow August 12, 2019

GURNEE, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $10.8 million sale of a 15,577-square-foot retail center in Gurnee. Located at 6440 Grand Ave., about 40 miles north of downtown Chicago, the center was fully leased at the time of sale. Tenants include Panera Bread, Mission BBQ and Comcast. The property serves as an out parcel to Gurnee Mills Mall. Austin Weisenbeck and Sean Sharko Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Robert Bhat of Marcus & Millichap arranged $6.9 million in acquisition financing for the undisclosed buyer. The nonrecourse loan offers a 65 percent loan-to-value ratio with a fixed rate of 4.64 percent and 10 years of interest-only payments.

August 12, 2019

Development Retail Texas

MLB Capital Partners Breaks Ground on Houston Farmers Market Redevelopment Project

by Taylor Williams August 9, 2019

HOUSTON — Commercial investment firm MLB Capital Partners has broken ground on its Houston Farmers Market redevelopment project. MLB Capital will upgrade the 77-year-old market to include modern infrastructure, climate-controlled spaces, shaded areas, restrooms, common seating areas, organized parking and traffic circulation, defined sidewalks, site landscaping and dedicated green spaces. Additionally, James Beard Award-winning chef and project consultant Chris Shepherd plans to develop a concept unique to the Houston Farmers Market. The market will maintain business operation throughout the redevelopment process. Clark Condon Associates, Studio RED Architects, Gunda Corp. and Arch-Con Construction have been named to the design and construction team. Project completion is slated for late 2020.

August 9, 2019

Leasing Activity New York Northeast Retail

Helmsley Spear Negotiate 4,100 SF Retail Lease in Manhattan

by Alex Patton August 9, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — Helmsley Spear LLC has negotiated a 4,100-square-foot retail lease in the Financial District of Manhattan. The 20-year lease includes the ground floor of 83 Maiden Lane and a portion of the basement, which will be converted into a restaurant and brewery called MezCali. Kent Swig, Andrew Simon and Brett Zelner of Helmsley Spear represented the landlord, AHRC NYC, in the lease negotiations. Manu Wendum and Lee Block of Winnick Realty Group represented the tenant.

August 9, 2019

Acquisitions California Retail Western

DJM, Gaw Capital USA Acquire Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles

by Amy Works August 9, 2019

LOS ANGELES — San Jose, Calif.-based DJM and Hong Kong- and Los Angeles-based Gaw Capital USA have purchased Hollywood & Highland, a shopping destination located in Los Angeles, for an undisclosed amount. Jerry Tang and Greg Murphy of Natixis secured a financing package, which included an acquisition loan along with a future funding component. Over the next 24 to 30 months, the buyers plans to reimagine the 463,000-square-foot retail development, which is situated on 7.6 acres. Built in 2001, the property is located at the crossroads of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, adjacent to the acclaimed TCL Chinese Theater. The buyers plan to upgrade the retail hub through rebranding, upgrading common areas for enhanced gathering and programming spaces, increasing entertainment events, optimizing the merchandise mix and incorporating new concepts and uses. Renovations are slated to begin in 2020, with completion expected in 2021. Eastdil Secured advised the transaction, which is the largest single-asset retail transaction to take place outside of Manhattan in nearly three years.

August 9, 2019

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