SAN FRANCISCO — Jeff Kirwan, president and CEO of Gap brand, will leave Gap Inc. A search is underway for his replacement. In the interim, Brent Hyder, currently serving as Gap Inc.’s executive vice president of global talent and sustainability, will oversee the brand. Prior to his current role, Hyder served as chief operating officer at Gap brand. He also served as vice president and general manager of Gap Japan K.K., leading all aspects of the Gap Inc. business in Japan. Gap Inc. is a global retailer overseeing the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, Intermix and Weddington Way brands. Gap Inc. has approximately 3,200 company-operated stores and 450 franchise stores in more than 90 countries worldwide.
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS — Vista Equities Group has broken ground on Phase II of University Commons in Sugar Land, an expansion project that will deliver 108,000 square feet of new retail space. Sprouts Farmers Market will anchor the second phase with a 30,000-square-foot store. Phase I of University Commons delivered 155,000 square feet of retail space that is 95 percent leased and anchored by a 50,000-square-foot Burlington. Houston-based Arch-Con Construction is serving as general contractor for the expansion project, which was designed by Dallas-based O’Brien Architects. The project is expected to be ready for tenant build-out in December. A third phase of undetermined size is also planned at the property.
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS — Houston-based Dhanani Private Equity Group has acquired Fort Bend Center, a 42,000-square-foot retail center in Sugar Land. Kroger anchors the center, which also houses tenants such as Gyro King and Ritz Nails. Ryan Watson of mortgage banking firm Q10 KDH secured an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing through a CMBS lender for the sale, the seller of which was not disclosed. The non-recourse loan featured a fixed 5.05 percent interest rate, a 30-year amortization schedule and a 75 percent loan-to-cost (LTC) ratio.
MINEOLA, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Shoppes at Mineola, a 14,610-square-foot retail center in Mineola, about 90 miles east of Dallas. The property was 100 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Dollar Tree, Hibbett Sports and Envy Salon. Philip Levy of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company, and procured the undisclosed buyer.
CHICAGO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 6,141-square-foot retail property in Chicago for $1.8 million. The ground-floor retail space is located at 2142-2144 W. Roscoe St in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. Tenants include Pure Motion Chiropractic, Pilates + Coffee, XO Studio salon and Roscoe Books. Sean Sharko, Austin Weisenbeck and Brewster Hague of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company. The team also secured the private investor buyer.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Bakery FunkyTown Donuts and Drafts and apparel and home décor retailer Willow House Boutique will open stores within Sundance Square, a retail and dining destination that spans 35 blocks in downtown Fort Worth. FunkyTown will occupy 1,248 square feet and Willow House will occupy 2,410 square feet. Both stores are slated to open this spring.
FAIRFAX, VA. — HFF has arranged $115.4 million in construction financing for Scout on the Circle, a 551,000-square-foot residential and retail project in Fairfax, roughly 20 miles west of Washington, D.C. Susan Carras, Walter Coker, Brian Crivella, John Owendoff and Jordan Lex of HFF arranged a $100 million floating-rate loan and $15.4 million in preferred equity on behalf of the developer, Washington, D.C.-based Combined Properties Inc. Scout on the Circle will feature a 54,000-square-foot, single-story grocery store, two five-story apartment towers totaling 400 units and 29,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. Apartment units will feature stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, plank flooring and private outdoor terraces or balconies. Community amenities will include a coffee bar, business center, clubroom, screening room, pool table, fitness center, dog park and two outdoor courtyards with a swimming pool, grilling areas, shuffleboard and a ping pong table. The transit-oriented property will be located one mile from the Vienna Metrorail station and less than four miles from George Mason University’s campus. Combined Properties expects to complete Scout on the Circle in 2021.
LAS VEGAS — Vestar has acquired Best in the West, a 465,000-square-foot shopping center in Las Vegas. The price was $87 million, according to The Las Vegas Review-Journal. Bryan Ley and Jules Sherwood of HFF arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Weingarten Realty Investors. At the time of sale, Best in the West was 94 percent leased to tenants such as Best Buy, T.J Maxx, Stein Mart, PetSmart, DSW, Bed Bath & Beyond, JoAnn Fabrics, Office Depot, Ulta Beauty, Old Navy and Marshalls.
SANTA CLARITA, CALIF. — Colliers International has facilitated the sale of a retail center located at 23300-23314 Valencia Blvd. in Santa Clarita. A private investor acquired the property, situated on 3.5 acres, from DP Santa Clarita LLC for $9.8 million. Built in 1973 and renovated in 2012, the 45,429-square-foot property is fully leased to 99 Cents Only and Harbor Freight Tools. David Maling and Chris Maling of Colliers represented the seller in the transaction.
LOS ANGELES — Charles Dunn Co. has arranged the sale of a retail and industrial building located at 437-441 S. Los Angeles St. in downtown Los Angeles. JVS Real Estate Investment purchased the property from 441 Los Angeles Street LLC for $3.7 million. The buyer plans to renovate the vacant, three-story, 15,538-square-foot building for its retail and wholesale business. Chris Runyen of Charles Dunn Co. represented the seller, while interPres Realty represented the buyer in the deal.