Retail

Ocean Bank Provides $60M Loan for Refinancing of Shopping Center in Miami

by Camren Skelton July 19, 2018

MIAMI — Ocean Bank has provided a $60 million loan for the refinancing of Kendall Village, a 256,000-square-foot shopping center located at the intersection of Kendall Drive and S.W. 124th Avenue in Miami. Ocean Bank provided the loan on behalf of the borrower, Kendall Village Associates LLC. The center is fully leased to tenants such as Regal Cinema, Old Navy, Gap, Chuck E. Cheese, Jared Jewelry, Pier 1 Imports and Duffy’s Sports Grill. Kendall Village was constructed in 2000 and renovated in 2005. The next phase of the project, which will include an 82,311-square-foot Floor & Décor, is currently under construction and scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2019.

July 19, 2018

Market Reports Midwest Midwest Market Reports Retail Wisconsin

Milwaukee Market Displays Strong Fundamentals Despite Retailer Struggles

by Kristin Harlow July 19, 2018

Like many other Midwestern markets, Milwaukee is experiencing a mixed bag in retail. While headlines have been dominated primarily by closures, there has also been an abundance of new activity in the market. While it’s taken its hits, the retail market has fought back and retail vacancy has actually decreased slightly to 4.4 percent in the first quarter, according to CoStar Group. Rents are edging up and Class A space is difficult to find. The inventory of Class B and C space is more robust. Due to low demand, landlords are not enjoying much negotiating leverage. Market turbulence On the surface, multiple big box closings that have occurred in metro Milwaukee this year paint a gloomy picture of the retail marketplace. Grocery, wholesale, apparel, toys, restaurants and other categories of retailers have closed fairly rapidly. These include Pick ‘n Save (Kroger) in Cudahy, Sendik’s in West Milwaukee, Sam’s Club in West Allis, Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us in Brookfield and iPic Theater at Bayshore Town Center in Glendale. Another ominous cloud is the Bon-Ton bankruptcy and the closure of seven area Boston Store locations, including the company’s clearance center and furniture gallery in metro Milwaukee. Compound that with …

July 19, 2018

Acquisitions Retail Southeast Tennessee

Sembler, Forge Acquire Kroger-Anchored Shopping Center in Memphis for $13M

by Camren Skelton July 18, 2018

MEMPHIS, TENN. — The Sembler Co. and Forge Capital Partners have acquired Summer Center, a shopping center located at 4304 Summer Ave. in Memphis, for $13 million. The 136,425-square-foot center was 89 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Kroger, Ross Dress for Less, Rainbow, Hibbett Sports and H&R Block. Jim Hamilton, Brad Buchanan, Michael Allison and Ryan Stoffer of HFF arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, BDB Summer Center LLC.

July 18, 2018

Georgia Leasing Activity Retail Southeast

TSCG Signs Blasted Barley Beer at Student Housing Community in Athens, Georgia

by Camren Skelton July 18, 2018

ATHENS, GA. — The Shopping Center Group (TSCG) has signed Blasted Barley Beer Co. to a 5,000-square-foot lease at Georgia Heights, a student housing community with 40,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space in Athens. The Phoenix-based restaurant and brewery plans to offer more then 30 craft beer varieties on tap, including its own signature brews, along with bar food. Harry Croxton and Amy Kennedy of TSCG arranged the 10-year lease on behalf of the landlord, Memphis-based EdR Collegiate Housing. Blasted Barley is expected to open at the 317-unit community early next year, bringing the property to full occupancy. Additional tenants include CVS/pharmacy, J.Crew, The Athlete’s Foot, SunTrust Bank, Dress Up, D.P. Dough, Cinnaholic, European Wax and Treehouse Interiors. The property encompasses a city block between Broad Street, at the main entrance to the University of Georgia, and Clayton Street, home to the Georgia Theatre.

July 18, 2018

Leasing Activity North Carolina Retail Southeast

Branch Signs Three Tenants to 215,000 SF Shopping Center in North Carolina’s Triad Region

by Camren Skelton July 18, 2018

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Branch Properties LLC has signed three tenants to Westridge Square, a 215,000-square-foot shopping center in Greensboro. The Atlanta-based real estate company originally acquired the center and its seven outparcel buildings in 2015, and is currently re-tenanting the property. Kohl’s will reduce its footprint at the center from 87,000 square feet to 55,000 square feet, and Planet Fitness will occupy the vacated space. The gym is expected to open in late 2018 or early 2019. According to local media reports, Sprouts Farmers Market will backfill 30,524 square feet of the 47,452-square-foot space formerly occupied by Harris Teeter, which closed in December. Later this summer, Title Boxing Club will open at one of Westridge Square’s outparcels. Negotiations are underway for an additional tenant to occupy the remaining space. In addition to remerchandising Westridge Square, Branch will modernize the shopping center with planned renovations including raising the parapets and upgrading the building materials to include brick, metal and wood.

July 18, 2018

California Loans Retail Western

MetLife, Northwestern Mutual Provide $450M Refinancing for Broadway Plaza in California

by Amy Works July 18, 2018

WALNUT CREEK, CALIF. — MetLife Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual have provided a $450 million, fixed-rate loan for Broadway Plaza, a 958,000-square-foot, open-air retail center in Walnut Creek. The 12-year loan was provided on behalf of the property owner, a joint venture between The Macerich Co. and Northwestern Mutual. Broadway Center, which originally opened in 1951, underwent a renovation in 2014 that more than doubled the shopping center space, adding more than 50 new retailers. The center is 98 percent leased and anchored by Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Macy’s. Additional tenants include Aldo, LUSH, Madewell, lululemon athletica, Nespresso, Zara, Kate Spade and Sephora, among others.

July 18, 2018

Illinois Loans Midwest Retail

HFF Arranges $18M Refinancing for 307,138 SF Shopping Center in Berwyn, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow July 18, 2018

BERWYN, ILL. — HFF has arranged an $18 million loan for the refinancing of Cermak Plaza in Berwyn, a western suburb of Chicago. The 307,138-square-foot shopping center is 95 percent leased to tenants including Walgreens, Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, The Gap, McDonald’s, Office Depot, Dollar Tree, Party City and Shoe Carnival. The borrower, Cermak Plaza Associates LLC, originally developed the center in 1955. The property has undergone several renovations and expansions with the most recent being in 2014. Matthew Schoenfeldt of HFF represented the borrower. An insurance company provided the 10-year, fixed-rate loan. Loan proceeds were used to retire an existing loan and fund capital improvements in conjunction with the termination of a lease with Meijer and a new lease with Tony’s Finer Foods.

July 18, 2018

Market Reports Northeast Northeast Market Reports Retail Rhode Island

Providence Retail Presents Signs of a Strengthening Economy

by David Cohen July 18, 2018

The Rhode Island retail market has seen a considerable level of activity over the last year that presents promising signs of a strengthening economy and an improving property market. Generally speaking, each submarket has seen positive absorption of retail space, with the new concepts entering the market for the first time, as well as existing operators further expanding their footprints and market share. From street retail to lifestyle and big-box centers, each class has seen significant activity that represents a much healthier retail climate than popular opinion and media reporting might suggest. Some specific transactions are worth noting. Garden City Center in Cranston continues to outperform as the dominant outdoor shopping destination in the greater Providence market. This past year, The Wilder Companies built an approximately 29,800-square-foot addition at Garden City, which allowed them to bring Boston favorites Legal C Bar and Tavern in the Square to town. These are the first Rhode Island locations for both operators, which points to the strength of the local Rhode Island economy as well as the faith tenants have in the long-term viability of the best retail projects. Wilder was also able to bring The Simple Greek, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, Z Gallerie …

July 18, 2018

Acquisitions Massachusetts Northeast Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.2M Sale of Hanover Shopping Plaza in Massachusetts

by David Cohen July 17, 2018

HANOVER, MASS. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $6.2 million sale of the Hanover Shopping Plaza in Hanover. The 26,307-square-foot retail center is located at 1422 Washington St. and anchored by Town Fair Tire, Papa Gino’s, D’Angelo and Pearle Vision. Evan Griffith and Tony Pepdjonovic of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company, in the transaction. The buyer was also a limited liability company. The buyer has plans to renovate the property, which was developed in 1975, and lease up the vacant space.

July 17, 2018

Acquisitions Northeast Retail Rhode Island

Out of the Box Ventures Acquires 300,000 SF Shopping Center in Rhode Island

by David Cohen July 17, 2018

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Out of the Box Ventures, a subsidiary of Lionheart Capital, has acquired Walnut Hill Plaza in Woonsocket for an undisclosed price. The seller was undisclosed. The 300,000-square-foot shopping center is located at 1500 Diamond Hill Road and anchored by Aero Trampoline, Planet Fitness, and Walnut Hill Bowl. Other tenants include Olympia Sports, Weight Watchers, Payless Shoe Source, GameStop and T-Mobile. Walnut Hill Plaza is the first acquisition in Rhode Island for Miami-based Lionheart Capital.

July 17, 2018

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