Retail

Investor Demand Continues for Orange County Retail

by Jeff Shaw August 15, 2023

— By Gleb Lvovich, Managing Director, and Daniel Tyner, Senior Director, JLL Capital Markets — The commercial real estate market across all asset classes has seen a slowdown in transaction activity in 2023 compared to 2022 and 2021 largely due to the rapid increase in borrowing costs for investors. This might have impacted the commercial real estate sector as a whole, but shopping centers in Orange County are still buzzing with consumers as occupancy remains robust. Orange County has continuously proved to be one of the most sought-after markets to invest in retail due to its strong demographics, population growth and overall fundamentals. Investor Demand Shopping center performance in Orange County has been excellent over the past few years, and investors see this trend continuing for the foreseeable future. Low vacancy and strong tenant demand has allowed investors to experience significant rent growth at their properties. Orange County has experienced particularly strong grocer performance and expansion. Historically, shopping center transactions have been very limited in Orange County. This has further driven investor demand due to the lack of available investment opportunities. The few listings that exist generate significant interest. Recent examples include the sale of Ralph’s- and Rite Aid-anchored Brea …

August 15, 2023

Arizona Development Retail Western

Arizona State University, Catellus Start Construction of 275,000 SF Retail Portion of Novus Innovation Corridor in Tempe, Arizona

by Amy Works August 14, 2023

TEMPE, ARIZ. — Arizona State University (ASU) and Catellus Development Corp. have started construction of Novus Place, the 275,000-square-foot retail and entertainment portion of Novus Innovation Corridor, a 4.5 million-square-foot mixed-use development in Tempe. Located adjacent to ASU’s Tempe campus, the multi-phase project is being developed through a public-private partnership between the university and development firm. Vestar will manage the retail portion of the development. Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC) recently signed a lease to bring three food-and-beverage concepts — Flower Child, Blanco Taco Cocina + Cantina and North Italia — to the development, with the openings scheduled for next year. Additionally, Blue Sushi Sake Grill and Eureka! have signed leases for 6,021 and 4,290 square feet, respectively. Over Easy and Nautical Bowls also plan to open restaurants at the property, leasing 3,154 and 1,211 square feet, respectively, and tea concept The Alley will occupy 1,738 square feet.

August 14, 2023

Acquisitions New York Northeast Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $6.6M Sale of Staten Island Retail Property

by Taylor Williams August 14, 2023

NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $6.6 million sale of a 17,734-square-foot retail property on Staten Island that is net leased to Pep Boys. The automotive parts retailer has occupied the space at 1941 Forest Ave. for more than 15 years, and the property can support about 30,000 square feet of new development. Scott Plasky of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which were private investors that requested anonymity, in the transaction.

August 14, 2023

Market Reports Restaurant Retail Southeast Southeast Market Reports Tennessee

Memphis Retail Market Shows Grit With Several Developments in the Works

by John Nelson August 14, 2023

The term “grit” has become synonymous with Memphis. The commercial real estate landscape continues to receive headwinds from interest rates, high inflation, construction prices and geopolitical tensions, but Memphis continues to show grit in the face of these obstacles. Memphis presents a compelling opportunity for retailers seeking expansion. With a low vacancy rate of just 3.5 percent and strong occupancy levels, the city’s retail market is flourishing. The annual rent growth of 3.7 percent aligns with the national average, indicating a stable and promising environment for businesses. Moreover, Memphis offers competitive pricing for retail spaces, with affordable rates and attractive cap rates that surpass those of neighboring markets. This appealing pricing structure, coupled with a surge in transaction activity, has revitalized the market, providing increased liquidity and investment opportunities. The Regional Megasite of West Tennessee is witnessing a remarkable undertaking from Ford Motor Co. in its newly forged partnership with South Korean battery company SK Innovation. The ambitious Blue Oval City project is well underway. Currently valued at $5.6 billion and sprawling across 3,600 acres, the project is expected to generate nearly 6,000 job opportunities with another 30,000 ancillary jobs in the surrounding communities. Anticipated spillover effects from this venture …

August 14, 2023

Acquisitions Net Lease New York Northeast Retail

Boulder Group Arranges $5M Sale of Retail Property Leased to 7-Eleven in Haverstraw, New York

by Taylor Williams August 11, 2023

HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — The Boulder Group, an Illinois-based brokerage firm, has arranged the $5 million sale of a 3,034-square-foot retail property in Haverstraw, about 35 miles north of Manhattan, that is net leased to 7-Eleven. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, a regional developer, in the transaction. The buyer was a New York-based private investor that acquired the asset via a 1031 exchange. Both parties requested anonymity.

August 11, 2023

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily Retail

Bradford Allen Acquires Multifamily, Retail Building in Chicago’s Ravenswood Neighborhood

by Kristin Harlow August 11, 2023

CHICAGO — Bradford Allen Investment Advisors has acquired The Henry, a multifamily and retail building located at 4346 N. Honore St. in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood. The purchase price was undisclosed. The five-story building, completed in 2019, features 38 apartment units and one retail space occupied by Culver’s. At the time of sale, the property was 97 percent occupied. Rents range from $1,751 to $3,000 per month. John Butler and Danielle Morse represented Bradford Allen on an internal basis. Tyler Hague and Lauren Stoliar of Colliers represented the undisclosed seller.

August 11, 2023

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $1.1M Sale of Dollar General-Occupied Property in Warsaw, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow August 11, 2023

WARSAW, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $1.1 million sale of a 7,489-square-foot retail property occupied by Dollar General in Warsaw, a city in western Illinois along the Mississippi River. The net-leased property is located at 511 Main St. Dustin Javitch, Craig Fuller, Erin Patton and Scott Wiles of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company. Edward Nelson and Jake Parker of Marcus & Millichap secured and represented the buyer, an individual trust completing a 1031 exchange.

August 11, 2023

Acquisitions Development Midwest Restaurant Retail Wisconsin

Culver’s Operator Buys 1.6 Acres of Vacant Land in Paddock Lake, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow August 11, 2023

PADDOCK LAKE, WIS. — Ashish Merchant, an operator of the Culver’s restaurant chain, has purchased 1.6 acres of vacant land on Highway 83 in Paddock Lake, about 15 miles west of Kenosha. The sales price was undisclosed. Tom Treder of Founders 3 Real Estate Services represented the buyer. The seller was PL 83 Development Inc., an affiliate of Bear Development. There are nearly 900 Culver’s restaurants across the United States. The first location opened in Wisconsin in 1984.

August 11, 2023

Acquisitions Colorado Retail Western

Evergreen Devco Sells 8.5-Acre Retail Development Project in Colorado Springs

by Amy Works August 11, 2023

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Evergreen Devco has completed the disposition of six retail parcels located on the northeast corner of Centennial Boulevard and Filmore Street in Colorado Springs. The 8.5-arce retail development at West Mesa Commons is part of Evergreen Devco’s 51-acre mixed-use project. The development includes the 317-unit Outlook West Mesa apartment community developed by Evergreen, a 6.6-acre parcel sold to Lokal Communities for the development of 105 townhomes at The Vistas at West Mesa, and collaboration with the City of Colorado Springs’ parks department for the remaining 21.7 acres within the West Mesa corridor, called West Mesa Commons. Evergreen sold the last retail parcel, which a 2,213-square-foot Starbucks Coffee occupies, in May for an undisclosed price. Other already open retailers at the center are a 5,606-square-foot Super Star Car Wash and a 5,533-square-foot Circle K. California-based Pacific Dental Service will commence construction of a location this fall, while Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Les Schwab Tire Centers both plan to start construction before year’s end.

August 11, 2023

Acquisitions California Retail Western

CBRE Arranges $6.8M Sale of Rite Aid-Leased Building in Banning, California

by Amy Works August 11, 2023

BANNING, CALIF. — CBRE has brokered the sale of a retail building located at 806 W. Ramsey St. in Banning, approximately 90 miles east of Los Angeles. A local private investor acquired the asset from another private investor for $6.8 million. David McNevin, Melissa Ley Marshall and Ian Schroeder of CBRE’s Net Lease Property Group in Newport Beach represented the seller in the transaction. Rite Aid occupies the 17,272-square-foot property, which was built in 2009, on a double-net lease.

August 11, 2023

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