Retail

OXFORD, ALA. — JLL has arranged the sale of Oxford Exchange, a 333,975-square-foot shopping center in Oxford. Margaret Caldwell and Margaret Jones of JLL arranged the transaction. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed. The property is located along Interstate 20, less than a mile from Choccolocco Park, a recently opened sports complex. At the time of sale, Oxford Exchange was 99 percent leased to tenants such as T.J. Maxx, Hobby Lobby, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ross Dress for Less, Bed Bath & Beyond, PetSmart, Old Navy, Office Max and Best Buy. Target, Home Depot, Kohl’s and Sam’s Club shadow-anchor the property.

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OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — Planet Fitness has opened an 18,052-square-foot gym at 9331 Quivira Road in Overland Park. Best Buy is the other tenant in the 65,000-square-foot building. The property is located across from Oak Park Mall. Block & Co. Inc. Realtors negotiated the lease transaction for Planet Fitness and will oversee the building’s property management.

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BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT), has announced that it will close 63 club locations across the country. The company will convert up to 12 of the impacted clubs into e-commerce fulfillment centers in efforts to speed delivery of online orders. In addition, the company’s legal name will become Walmart Inc. effective Feb. 1 to reflect its growing status as an omnichannel retailer. Sam’s Club is a retailer that offers wholesale sizes and prices to individual buyers who purchase a membership to the store. “Transforming our business means managing our real estate portfolio, and Walmart needs a strong fleet of Sam’s Clubs that are fit for the future,” says John Furner, president and CEO of Sam’s Club. After the closures are completed over the next few weeks, Sam’s Club will operate a total of 597 locations nationwide. A list of affected stores was not disclosed. A facility in Memphis, Tenn. will be the first club to be converted into an e-commerce center. In addition to focusing on its e-commerce business, Sam’s Club is expected to improve its grocery selection and private-label offerings, according to national media reports. Competition from Costco and BJ’s Wholesale …

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ENCINITAS, CALIF. — RAF Pacifica Group has purchased the retail portion of Pacific Station, a 100,000-square-foot mixed-use asset featuring residential office and retail space in Encinitas. Loja Retail Partners sold the asset for $24 million. Amazon, Whole Foods and Wells Fargo, among others, occupy the 39,000-square-foot retail portion. RAF Pacifica Group plans to hold the retail asset long-term. Matt Moser of Retail Insight represented the buyer and seller in the off-market transaction.

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SAN DIEGO — Genesis Kitchen + Design has opened at Campus Point in San Diego. Located at 4242 Campus Point Court, the restaurant is part of the new Genesis life science development complex by Phase 3 Real Estate Partners Inc. The project includes a full-scale fitness center, outdoor lap pool and yoga training patio. The restaurant seats 56 people inside, with seating for 120 outside and a large bar, as well as semi-private outdoor space with a gas fireplace and ping-pong table. Genesis Kitchen + Design offers a seasonal menu, 13 craft beers on tap, nine wines by the glass and local kombucha for lunch Monday through Friday and a happy-hour menu Thursdays and Fridays. Bon Appétit Management Co. will operate the restaurant.

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Landscape architectural firm Lifescapes International has been selected to design the landscapes for the redevelopment of two entertainment centers in Myrtle Beach — Barefoot Landing and Broadway at the Beach. Burroughs & Chapin is leading the multi-year redevelopment of the two destinations. At Barefoot Landing, the redevelopment will include 45,000 square feet of new retail space, a new restaurant district known as Dockside Village, the addition of an amphitheater and a new boardwalk on the south end of the property. Lifescapes will design the landscape for the entire redevelopment, and plans to incorporate a water entertainment feature and show, as well as increase patio space along the waterfront. The firm will use blue stone and brick pavers throughout the center to mimic the look of Charleston. In addition, Lifescapes will add a programmable lawn that will host activities including concerts and an ice skating rink during the holiday season. At Broadway at the Beach, Lifescapes will design the landscape for the entire redevelopment, including The Avenue, the property’s entertainment and nightlife section. The Avenue recently underwent a renovation that included façade upgrades, the relocation of Hard Rock Café, opening of Dave & Buster’s and a new architectural style …

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MIAMI — Aztec Group Inc. has arranged a $24.5 million loan for the acquisition of Old Cutler Town Center, a 106,500-square-foot shopping center located at 20405 Old Cutler Road in Miami. Jason Shapiro and Sean Harrington of Aztec Group arranged the loan through Florida Community Bank on behalf of the undisclosed borrower, which acquired the property for $31.5 million. A 42,000-square-foot Publix anchors Old Cutler Town Center, whose other tenants include GNC, Ace Hardware, Florida Oncology, La Colonial Medical Center and Subway.

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MILWAUKEE — Grassroots Salad Co. has signed a 2,841-square-foot lease at Chase Tower in Milwaukee. The restaurant provides made-to-order salads, wraps and freshly pressed juices for people on the go. Slated to open in spring 2018, this will be the company’s second location. In addition to in-store dining for approximately 50 people, Grassroots will offer catering and delivery. Dedicated to offering locally grown ingredients including antibiotic- and hormone-free proteins, the company is a sustainable business, serving compostable bowls and biodegradable utensils. Chase Tower, owned by Southfield, Mich.-based Farbman Group, is located on the corner of East Wisconsin Avenue and North Water Street. The 22-story, 480,000-square-foot office building recently underwent renovations, including new lighting and painting of the parking garage, new carpet and fresh paint throughout the common areas and the addition of an amenity room.

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NEW YORK CITY — Extell Development Co. closed on a $1.1 billion construction loan for Central Park Tower on Dec. 29, 2017. The financing package comprised a $900 million senior construction loan syndication led by J.P. Morgan and a $235 million preferred equity loan from a hedge fund. Situated on 57th Street, the 1,550-foot Central Park Tower will be the tallest residential building in the world. Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, the building will feature 179 residences, stratospheric views and a full-service amenity package, as well as a seven-story, 300,000-square-foot Nordstrom department store. Extell is co-developing Central Park Tower with SMI USA, the U.S. subsidiary of Shanghai Municipal Investment.

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STAMFORD, CONN. — Building and Land Technology (BLT) is developing Harbor Landing, the redevelopment and rebranding of Stamford Landing and Davenport Landing in Stamford. The project will connect the Stamford Landing office complex and the Davenport Landing boatyard and residential properties. The newly connected waterfront property will be a combination of the former Stamford Landing, a 200,000-square-foot waterfront office complex, and the former Davenport Landing, featuring 218 residential rental units, two restaurants, a full-service boatyard operated by The Hinckley Co., a boardwalk and a marina with more than 120 available slips. The residential portion of the property is slated to begin leasing early this year. On-site amenities at the property include security, a shuttle to the train, a fitness center with yoga studio, marina slips, and two restaurants, Crab Shell and Prime. BLT has retained RHYS as leasing agent for the property.

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