CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — Rise Partners has purchased a vacant 95,000-square-foot retail property in Clarksville that formerly housed Kmart. The investment firm said construction will begin immediately on Clarksville Commons so that five national retailers can move in by late fall. Gary Shanks of The Shopping Center Group is handling leasing of the center. The names of the retailers have not yet been announced. The asset, which also has a vacant fuel center, is situated at 2300 Madison St., about 43 miles northwest of downtown Nashville. The fuel center will be replaced with restaurant and retail space. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONN. — Worth Avenue Capital has provided a $3.5 million bridge loan for a 16-acre retail development in Fairfield County. The property will feature a tenant roster that includes Chick-Fil-A, T-Mobile, Panera Bread, Mission Barbecue, Cafe Nero and Texas Roadhouse. The project will also include a new Marriot-branded hotel. The borrower, an undisclosed development group, is in the process of finalizing permanent construction financing through a commercial bank.
Colliers Arranges $130M Sale of 60-Acre Parcel Near Las Vegas Strip for Mixed-Use Development
by Amy Works
LAS VEGAS — Colliers International | Las Vegas has arranged the sale of a land parcel located on the corner of Harmon Avenue and Koval Lane in Las Vegas. Nevada Development Associates VI LP acquired the asset from an undisclosed seller for $130 million. Situated near the Las Vegas Strip, the 60-arce site includes the Harbor Island apartment complex, which is adjacent to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The site is poised for a mix of high-density residential, retail and/or gambling/resort development. Mike Mixer of Colliers’ Las Vegas office represented the seller in the deal.
PLEASANT GROVE, UTAH — Evergreen Devco has opened Pleasant Grove Town Center, its first retail development in Utah. Located at 855 W. State St. in Pleasant Grove, the 1-acre site is now home to Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food, which opened on Feb. 22, and Beans & Brews Coffee House, which opened in late January. The third, and final, anchor tenant, Dough Co., is scheduled to open its third edible cookie dough shop at the retail center this spring. Completed in November 2018, the fully leased development site was built by Draper, Utah-based Rimrock Construction and designed by Farnsworth Group.
GRANBY, COLO. — Newmark Knight Frank has arranged the purchase of a retail property, located at 308 W. Agate Ave. in Granby. K & G Granby Properties acquired the 3,358-square-foot property from Kum & Go L.C. for $3.2 million. Justin Kaufmann, Riki Hashimoto and Daniel Grooters of Newmark Knight Frank represented the buyer, while CBRE/Hubbell Commercial represented the seller in the deal.
ALTOONA, PA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $3.1 million sale of a 6,220-square-foot retail property in Altoona. Located at 100 Sheraton Drive, the property is currently net leased to Outback Steakhouse. Alan Cafiero and Ben Sgambati of Marcus & Millichap’s New Jersey office represented the buyer, a limited liability company, in the transaction. The seller was undisclosed.
Whole Foods to Celebrate 500th Location with Opening of Four-Story Store in Midtown Atlanta
by Alex Tostado
ATLANTA — Whole Foods Market will celebrate its 500th store on Friday, April 5 with the opening of Whole Foods Market Midtown, a 70,000-square-foot, four-story location situated at 22 W. 14th St. in Midtown Atlanta, about four miles north of downtown Atlanta. According to Atlanta Business Chronicle, the development team comprises developer Related Group, general contractor Balfour Beatty and architect Phillips Partnership. The newest location will be the 12th in Atlanta and the flagship store of the Southeast region. The Whole Foods will offer four fast-casual eateries across the four levels, as well as a rooftop bar. Atlanta Business Chronicle also reports the new store will include new locations of Farmburger and Dtox Juice.
CHICAGO — Rumble, a boxing-inspired workout concept, has selected its first Chicago location at 1139 N. State St. in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Nicole Cardot and Adam Secher of Baum Realty Group assisted Rumble in selecting the location. Expected to open in late summer, the 8,000-square-foot facility will be Rumble’s sixth location nationwide. Rumble classes are 45 minutes and feature full-body strength training and conditioning workouts. The company is known for its aqua training bags, which are tear drop-shaped, water-filled punching bags. Baum represented Rumble in negotiations with the landlord, Newcastle Limited. Danny Jacobson, Luke Molloy and Stephen Ansani of CBRE represented Newcastle.
CREST HILL, ILL. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors and Greenstone Partners have arranged the sale of South Weber Plaza, a 28,600-square-foot retail property in Will County’s Crest Hill. The sales price was not disclosed. The center is fully leased by The Southern Café, Fire Water BBQ, 12 Handles Ale House, Sammy’s Gaming Parlor, Motivation Fitness, Serenity Wellness Center, Grandeur Salon & Spa, The Awesome A’s Activities Club, Natasha’s Clothing Boutique and Cambium Realty. In 2018, the property underwent a major renovation, which included a new façade, storefronts, signage, parking lot, HVAC and landscaping. The sale also included a 2.1-acre pad site in front of the center and a 7,400-square-foot pad site in the parking lot. Jeff Lefko and Bill Asher of Hanley and Johnny Lefko of Greenstone represented the seller, a private partnership. The team also represented the buyer, a Southern California-based 1031 exchange buyer.
FRISCO, TEXAS — Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CNK) will open CUT! by Cinemark, a 10-screen theater that will be located at 6969 U.S. Highway 380 in the northern Dallas suburb of Frisco. The venue will offer original cuisine, a full-service bar with handcrafted cocktails and oversized recliners, as well as patio and lounge space. The opening is scheduled for Thursday, March 7.