Retail

DACULA, GA. — Franklin Street has arranged the $13.9 million sale of Mountain Crossing, a 93,396-square-foot retail center in Dacula, roughly 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. John Tennant and Bryan Belk of Franklin Street arranged the transaction on behalf of the buyer, Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II Inc., and the seller, Mountain Crossing Associates LLC. Kroger anchors the center, which was 97 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Great Clips, The UPS Store, Wells Fargo, a nail salon, cleaners and restaurants.

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As the real estate world addresses the uncertain future of brick-and-mortar shopping, the market for retail investment in San Antonio remains strong. The recent bankruptcies of physical merchandisers such as Toy “R” Us, Radio Shack, Rue 21 and Payless Shoes — to name but a few — have proven that retailers must adapt their strategies to an ever-changing environment. In San Antonio, however, a historically low volume of new retail development and decreasing vacancy rates, combined with strong fundamentals, have attracted and secured more retail investors than ever before. San Antonio’s thriving economy is supported by steady job growth — 25,000 jobs have thus far been added in 2017, according to the City Employment Statistics survey. The Bureau of Labor Statistics put San Antonio’s unemployment rate at 3.7 percent as of August 2017, versus the national average of 4.5 percent. Often referred to as Military City, USA, San Antonio is home to Joint Base San Antonio, which includes Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base. These military installations alone employ roughly 90,000 people and have an estimated $27 billion impact on the local economy. These statistics, coupled with the market’s steady job and population growth, …

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MCKINNEY, TEXAS — The Retail Connection (TRC) has secured a 19,941-square-foot retail lease at Craig Crossing, a shopping center located at the corner of U.S. Highway 75 and Eldorado Boulevard in McKinney. Jamie Streeter and Wyatt Russo of TRC represented the landlord, Centcom/Vantage McKinney LLC, in the lease negotiations. Katherine Wildman and Bunny McLeod of Wulfe & Co. represented the tenant, Chair King Backyard Store, a provider of outdoor and patio furniture.

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SAUGUS, MASS. — NKF Capital Markets has arranged the sale of a retail property located at the intersection of Route 1 and Main Street in Saugus. Ocean State Job Lot purchased the 40,000-square-foot building from Taylor Saugus Limited Partnership, a joint venture between Eastern Real Estate and a partnership between Josh Katzen and Steve Tannenbaum. The property is fully leased to Bob’s Stores, a regional apparel and footwear retailer. Geoffrey Millerd, Justin Smith and Christoper Peterson of the NKF Capital Markets Boston office represented the seller in the deal.

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CARO, MICH. — Regency Properties has acquired Caro Centre and Sugarcreek Plaza in Caro, located east of Saginaw in Michigan’s Thumb region. The sales price and seller were not disclosed. The 71,706-square-foot Caro Centre is home to tenants including Family Dollar, Peebles, Goodwill and Caro Ace Hardware. Regency Properties plans to invest approximately $200,000 to renovate the property’s façade. Sugarcreek Plaza totals 43,916 square feet and is home to two tenants — Tractor Supply Co. and Save-A-Lot. In addition, the property includes a nearly one-acre outlot that is available for development.

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BAL HARBOUR, FLA. — Whitman Family Development LLC has signed a 53,000-square-foot lease with Barneys New York to anchor the $400 million expansion of Bal Harbour Shops, an upscale, open-air shopping center in South Florida’s Bal Harbour. The store will be the brand’s first Barney’s New York location in Florida, and will include Freds at Barneys New York, a European-inspired restaurant that serves contemporary American cuisine. Barneys New York, along with Freds, is scheduled to open in 2023 in conjunction with the 350,000-square-foot Bal Harbour expansion, which will add roughly 70 new retailers. The family-owned Bal Harbour Shops originally opened in 1965 and was the first all-luxury fashion center in the United States.

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MARIETTA, GA. — IKEA U.S. will submit plans to the City of Marietta for its second Atlanta-area store. Situated roughly 15 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta, IKEA Marietta is expected to be built on 34 acres on the western side of Interstate 75 on Franklin Gateway, between the Marietta Parkway and Delk Road exit interchanges. A construction timeline for the new store has not been determined. The Swedish home furnishings retailer currently operates a store in Midtown near Atlantic Station.

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TORRANCE, CALIF. — Wilson Torrance LLC has purchased a freestanding retail property located at 2255 S. Western Ave. in Torrance. The Shorestein Co. sold the property for $47.5 million. Lowe’s Cos. fully leases the property, which is occupied by Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse. Situated on 12.7 acres, the 127,400-square-foot building features a 30,000-square-foot garden center and 750 parking spaces with six street access points. Christopher Sheldon, Andrew Bogardus, Douglas Longyear and Stephen Algermissen of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, while the buyer represented itself in the transaction.

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LAGUNA HILLS, CALIF. — Retail Opportunity Investment Corp. (ROIC) has acquired The Village at Nellie Gail Ranch, located at 26532-62 Moulton Parkway in Laguna Hills. Vintage Real Estate sold the property for $46 million. The 88,486-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center was developed in 1987 and renovated in 2015. At the time of sale, the property was 98.3 percent occupied by a variety of tenants, including Smart & Final Extra, MOD Pizza, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Cycle Bar and BLS Nail Resort. Dave Monahan, Geoff Tranchina and Cameron Pittman of JLL represented the seller in the sale.

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TEMECULA, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the all-cash sale of a freestanding restaurant property located at 29540 Rancho California Road in Temecula. New World LP acquired the property from a private Arizona-based limited liability company for $3.7 million. Claim Jumper occupies the 11,200-square-foot property. Reg Kobzi and Jeff Pion of CBRE represented the seller and buyer in the deal.

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