WINSTED, CONN. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $14 million sale of The Shops at Ledgebrook, a 105,499-square-foot shopping center in Winsted, located northwest of Hartford. Grocer Stop & Shop anchors the center, which was built on 14 acres in 1989, with a 52,704-square-foot store. Other tenants include Webster Bank, Sophia’s Pizza Restaurant and China Delight. Joseph French Jr. and Kodi Traver of Marcus & Millichap represented the New York-based seller in the transaction and procured the New Jersey-based buyer. Both parties were private investors that requested anonymity.
— By John K. Jackson of Colliers Phoenix — Casa Grande, Ariz., stands at a pivotal juncture that could see it transition into a Tier II retail market this year. Phoenix’s Greater Metropolitan Area has been characterized by historically low retail vacancy rates, prompting retailers and developers to explore opportunities outside the urban core. Casa Grande’s strategic location less than 50 miles south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport makes it well-positioned to capitalize on this migration. The Dynamics of Casa Grande’s Growth Casa Grande has experienced notable growth in recent years. It was the seventh fastest-growing U.S. city in 2021, experiencing a remarkable 24 percent population increase since 2016. This growth, paired with job creation across sectors, is attracting major employers, including Lucid, LG Energy Solution and Kohler. These three firms promise to collectively bring more than 6,400 jobs to the area. Such economic development lays a solid foundation for retail expansion. After all, a growing workforce typically leads to increased consumer demand. The significant investments being made in the area further bolster Casa Grande’s potential as a retail hub. Lucid has recently expanded its manufacturing complex to 4 million square feet, with plans for additional land acquisition to support …
PORTLAND, ORE. — Ethos Commercial Advisors has arranged acquisition financing for Eastport Plaza, a neighborhood shopping center in Portland. Situated in Portland’s Jade District, the 275,518-square-foot property is anchored by Ross Dress for Less, LA Fitness, Dollar Tree, a Regal movie theater and an assortment of national and local tenants. The buyers successfully backfilled the former Joanne’s Fabric with a national tenant to occupy 28,000 square feet to bring the center to 95 percent occupancy. Daniel Natsch and Matthew Illias of Ethos Commercial Advisors arranged the five-year, fixed-rate loan with a life insurance company. The loan featured a 66 percent loan-to-value ratio.
GASTONIA AND RALEIGH, N.C. — Charlotte-based department store chain Belk will open two new outlet stores in North Carolina this spring, marking its second and third outlet locations in the state. The stores will occupy the Eastridge Mall in Gastonia and Triangle Town Center in Raleigh. Belk Outlets offer a selection of high-end brands and products at a discounted price; fashion and home merchandise purchased specifically for the outlet locations; and products that come directly from traditional Belk department stores. Both locations will continue to operate traditional Belk stores on the second floor, while the first floor will be converted to outlet spaces. Belk opened its first outlet store in January 2023 in Greeneville, Tenn., and has opened 16 more locations in Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.
JEFFERSON, GA. — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has brokered the $7.6 million sale of Ole Mill Village, a 27,943-square-foot retail strip center located at 914-948 Lee St. in Jefferson, about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta. Built in 2014 and expanded in 2023, the unanchored retail property was fully leased at the time of sale. Jeff Enck of Matthews represented the seller, a privately held partnership based in Georgia, in the transaction. The buyer was also an investment group based in Georgia. Both parties requested anonymity.
ALBANY, N.Y. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has negotiated the $23.8 million sale of a 65,000-square-foot grocery store in Albany. Market 32, which is part of the Price Chopper Supermarkets family of brands, occupies and recently extended its lease at the building, which was previously home to ShopRite. Jim Koury and Brad Nathanson of IPA represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.
FRISCO, TEXAS — Veritex Community Bank will open a new office and retail branch in Frisco. The building will span 40,000 square feet, and Veritex will occupy the ground floor, while the remainder of the space will be leased to other tenants. Amenities will include a golf simulator and putting areas, a nod to the building’s proximity to the PGA of America’s headquarters campus. The building will also house a boardroom and training areas. Locally based firm Cawley Partners is leading development of the project. The general contractor, Scott + Reid, plans to begin construction before the end of the month. Completion is slated for early 2026.
BANGOR, MAINE — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $12.4 million sale of a 91,828-square-foot retail building in Bangor, Maine. BJ’s Wholesale Club occupies the building at 110 Longview Drive, which sits on a 13-acre site and was originally constructed in 2002 and renovated in 2015, according to LoopNet Inc. Adam Cohen and Brett Kilar of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.
INDIANAPOLIS, ELKHART AND KENDALLVILLE, IND. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of three retail centers in Indiana for a combined $5.4 million. The properties include Northfield Plaza in Elkhart, Kendallville Plaza in Kendallville and Michigan Road Shops in Indianapolis. Jordan Klink and Mike Banwell of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller and implemented a national marketing and auction campaign to attract investor interest.
CHICAGO — Urban Innovations has completed a retail build-out for Baggu at 1639 N. Damen Ave. in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. Urban Innovations gutted the 1,960-square-foot space and installed a new storage room, restroom and back-of-house office space for staff. The main store has new millwork shelving, a custom-built checkout desk, penny tile flooring, track lighting and merchandise paneling to display bags and other items for sale. The project team also completed new exterior signage. Haddock Studio designed the space for the tenant, and Jenel Real Estate owns the building. Baggu gained popularity on the internet for its unique reusable bags.