NEW YORK CITY — VITAL, a full-service fitness and climbing gym, will open a 45,000-square-foot facility at Essex Crossing, a mixed-use development on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The three-story facility will offer bouldering, yoga, cycling, open weightlifting, fitness classes and climbing instruction. The opening is slated for spring 2024. A joint venture between Taconic Partners, L+M Development Partners, BFC Partners, The Prusik Group and Goldman Sachs Asset Management owns Essex Crossing.
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA. — David’s Bridal LLC and some of its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Both the brand’s nearly 300 physical stores, as well as its online platforms, will remain open and operational, according to the company. The Conshohocken-based retailer is seeking customary “first-day” relief authorizations from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey to continue payment of employee wages and benefits, maintain certain customer programs and honor vendor obligations. The company had previously filed for bankruptcy in November 2018 and re-emerged under new ownership in early 2019. The retailer’s current ownership group comprises lenders led by global investment manager Oaktree Capital Management. Also in 2019, Brookfield Asset Management acquired a majority stake in Oaktree Capital Management. David’s Bridal has retained Gordon Brothers to assist with inventory sales. The company will also continue to evaluate its physical footprint and explore the sale of some or all of its assets. “Our business continues to be challenged by the post-COVID environment and uncertain economic conditions, leading us to take this step to identify a buyer who can continue to operate our business going forward,” says James Marcum, CEO of David’s …
DALLAS — Tom Thumb, a division of Idaho-based grocer Albertson’s, will open a 50,000-square-foot store at The Shops at Redbird in Dallas. Located on the city’s southwest side and owned by locally based developer Russell Glen Co., The Shops at Redbird is a mixed-use redevelopment of the former Southwest Center Mall. Construction is scheduled to begin late this year and to be complete in summer 2024. Russell Glen is also constructing 30,000 square feet of adjacent neighborhood retail and restaurant space.
FREEMONT, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the $40.5 million sale of two retail centers in the Bay Area city of Fremont. The first property, Franciscan Center, comprises 106,840 square feet and the second, Mohave Center, totals 10,228 square feet. Together, the centers were 92 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Safeway, Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King, Bank of America and 7-Eleven. Gleb Lvovich, Daniel Tyner, Geoff Tranchina and Eric Kathrein of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Sterling Organization acquired the properties.
COLLIERVILLE, TENN. — Edwards Realty Co. and Core Acquisitions have acquired The Shops at Carriage Crossing, a 514,000-square-foot shopping center located in Collierville, roughly 30 miles outside Memphis. The joint venture purchased the property for $25 million from an undisclosed seller. Jones Aur Commercial Real Estate will lead leasing efforts at the property on behalf of the new owners.
NEW YORK CITY — CBSK Development will redevelop the Jacob Riis Bathhouse, a historic building in the Rockaway Beach area of Queens that was originally constructed in 1932. The redevelopment will convert the 40,000-square-foot bathhouse into a 28-room boutique hotel with 1,247 square feet of retail and restaurant space and an outdoor concert venue that can accommodate up to 2,000 people. Procida Funding provided a $32.5 million construction loan for the project. A construction timeline was not disclosed.
HUTCHINSON, KAN. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $6.5 million sale of an 87,119-square-foot retail property in Hutchinson, about 50 miles northwest of Wichita. The building at 1500 E. 11th St. is home to Hobby Lobby and Bomgaars. Mark Ruble and Chris Lind of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company. Buyer information was not provided.
FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. — Kids Empire has signed a 21,430-square-foot retail lease to backfill the former Office Max space at West River Shopping Center in Farmington Hills. The property is situated at the corner of Grand River Avenue and 9 Mile Road. Additional tenants include Target, The Riviera Cinema, Edge Fitness and Five Below. Michael Murphy and Bill McLeod of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented the landlord, Shango Properties. Kids Empire, which offers indoor playgrounds, climbing walls, games and birthday parties, operates more than 40 locations across the U.S.
FENTON AND HOWELL, MICH. — A three-property car wash portfolio in Michigan has traded hands for an undisclosed price. The portfolio includes a Lake Effect Auto Wash in Fenton, a Lake Effect Auto Wash in Howell and a Classic Auto Wash in Howell. Garrett Monroe of Calder Capital provided merger and acquisition services on behalf of the seller, Fenton-based The Mechigian Auto Washes. Troy-based Ace Auto Wash was the buyer.
ROCKLIN, CALIF. — LRE & Cos. has unveiled plans for University Square, a 10-acre mixed-use development located at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and University Avenue in Rocklin, a northeast suburb of Sacramento. The project is scheduled for completion by year-end 2025. University Square is slated to feature more than 20,000 square feet of retail space; 5,000 square feet of space for fast-food restaurants with drive-thrus; a 123-room Hilton Garden Inn hotel; a 10,000-square-foot daycare center; a 3,700-square-foot convenience store; and a car wash. The site is adjacent to Estia Rocklin, a build-to-rent townhome community with 181 units. Across the street from University Square is William Jessup University, a private Christian university with more than 3,000 students. The project is just east of the 8,497-acre Sunset Area development. The Sunset Area plan is centered around a new California State University, Sacramento and Sierra College campus. “This part of Rocklin is seeing tremendous growth,” says Victor Chiang, vice president of development at LRE. “By prioritizing smart growth and responsible development practices, we can create something special that will stand the test of time.” Rocklin is home to Quarry Park, the city’s downtown community gathering space, offering rock climbing, paddle boats, and …