Retail

Lego Unveils New ‘Retailtainment’ Store at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan

by Taylor Williams July 1, 2021

NEW YORK CITY — The Lego Group has unveiled its new “retailtainment” concept with the opening of a 7,175-square-foot flagship store within Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan. The Danish toymaker spent two years developing the new retail concept and found that consumers wanted opportunities to play with bricks, participate in brick-inspired activities and personalize their experiences. To that end, the two-level store features a new array of merchandise and experienced-based attractions, including a virtual reality experience, storytelling table and a personalization studio.

July 1, 2021

Development Georgia Retail Southeast

North American Properties Opens Politan Row Food Hall at Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta

by Julia Sanders June 30, 2021

ATLANTA — Developer North American Properties (NAP) has opened Politan Row, a new food hall at Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta. The food hall is located at the corner of 14th and Peachtree streets and features space for 11 independent food and beverage concepts, a central bar, an event space and a hidden bar. An entity known as Politan Group operates the food hall. The nine open purveyors at Politan Row include Belli Pizzeria, Bun Mi Grill, Federal Burger, Gekko, Locale Cafe, Pretty Little Tacos, Tandoori Pizza and Wing Co., Unbeliebubble and YŌM. The last two concepts are still in the planning stages and more information about them will be released later. Politan Row at Colony Square’s interior space, which can seat 250 guests, makes up approximately 20,000 square feet. Colony Square’s outdoor space encompasses 22,000 square feet and includes three designated areas known as The Plaza, The Patio and The Grove. The Plaza will host Colony Square’s 200 plus annual events. The Patio features a variety of covered seating, an outdoor bar and shuffleboards. The Grove includes seating underneath a canopy of trees. Anchoring the new food hall is Bar Politan, a 40-seat bar whose program includes craft cocktails, …

June 30, 2021

Acquisitions Midwest Retail Wisconsin

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $9.6M Sale of Pick ’n Save-Occupied Property in Monroe, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow June 30, 2021

MONROE, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 61,136-square-foot property occupied by Pick ’n Save in Monroe, about 40 miles south of Madison. The net-leased asset sold for $9.6 million. Pick ’n Save recently signed a 10-year lease extension through the end of 2030. Jeff Rowlett of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor, as well as the buyer, a REIT.

June 30, 2021

Colorado Market Reports Retail Western Western Market Reports

Colorado’s Retail Sector Reemerges Amid Strong Market Signs

by Jeff Shaw June 30, 2021

By Stuart Zall, President, The Zall Company No matter how you look at it, Colorado is in a great position for strong post-pandemic recovery and growth. People are moving here from around the country at historic numbers. With low interest rates and an influx of buyers prepared to pay well over asking prices, the residential real estate market is experiencing unprecedented activity, and we expect the commercial market to follow suit. Now that the vaccine has created less concern about COVID-19, people are getting out again and we’re seeing a lot of pent-up demand as businesses reopen, eateries expand capacity and restrictions on crowd size are lifted. Downtown Denver Takes Action To Lure People Back Within the Front Range retail market, downtown Denver took the biggest pandemic hit by far. Prior to 2020, downtown served a population of more than 150,000 daytime workers, the convention center was booked for years out, bringing thousands of conventioneers from all over the country, and sports and tourist venues like Elitch Gardens attracted huge crowds. Now the city is working hard to bring back workers. The Downtown Denver Partnership recently launched the Denver’s Ready campaign to encourage employers and employees to return to in-person work. Enticements include extension …

June 30, 2021

Acquisitions Midwest Ohio Retail

Matthews Arranges $10.1M Sale of Shopping Center in Solon, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow June 29, 2021

SOLON, OHIO — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has arranged the $10.1 million sale of Uptown Solon Shopping Center in Solon, about 20 miles southeast of Cleveland. The 182,334-square-foot property is home to Bed Bath & Beyond, Old Navy, Ulta, Petco, Lumber Liquidators and Orange Theory Fitness. Ben Snyder and Zack Bates of Matthews brokered the sale. The seller was a subsidiary of Retail Value Inc. The buyer, United Growth, is a development and investment company that targets value-add properties.

June 29, 2021

Acquisitions Midwest Missouri Retail

Quantum Negotiates $2.4M Sale of Ulta-Occupied Property in Belton, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow June 29, 2021

BELTON, MO. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has negotiated the sale of a freestanding, 10,000-square-foot retail property occupied by Ulta in Belton for $2.4 million. The building is located at 551 E. Markey Parkway. Zack Hilgendorf of Quantum represented the seller, a Kansas City-based developer. Buyer information was undisclosed. There were approximately eight years remaining on the lease term.

June 29, 2021

Leasing Activity Michigan Midwest Retail

F45 Training Signs 5,100 SF Retail Lease in Farmington Hills, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow June 29, 2021

FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. — F45 Training has signed a lease for 5,100 square feet of retail space at The Groves Shopping Center in Farmington Hills. The fitness concept specializes in high-intensity group workouts. Joel Kestenberg of Friedman Real Estate represented the undisclosed landlord in the lease transaction.

June 29, 2021

Acquisitions Colorado Mixed-Use Multifamily Retail Student Housing Western

University & Evans Sells Mixed-Use Student Housing, Retail Property in Denver for $17.3M

by Amy Works June 28, 2021

DENVER — University and Evans, a limited liability company based in Denver, has completed the disposition of the fee simple interest in University Lofts, a student housing and retail property located at 2076 University Blvd. in Denver. An entity doing business as DU Univ Lofts Acq. LLC purchased the asset for $17.3 million. Built in 2006, the 44,495-square-foot property features 35 residential units totaling 97 bedrooms, as well as 8,636 square feet of street-level retail space. The five-story building also features a two-story underground parking structure with 69 heated parking stalls. The residential component is master leased by the University of Denver for student housing through summer 2022. The four-tenant retail space is 48 percent leased to TCF Bank and Paradise Dentistry, which will open in the third quarter. Patrick Henry and Boston Weir of Henry Group represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction. The new owner plans to renovate the unit interiors and convert a portion of the existing retail space into amenity space for residents.

June 28, 2021

Acquisitions Arizona Restaurant Retail Western

Newmark Negotiates Sales of Two Grocery-Anchored Retail Centers in Phoenix Totaling $14M

by Amy Works June 28, 2021

PHOENIX — Newmark has arranged the sales of two grocery-anchored shopping centers located in Phoenix for a combined total of $14 million. Steve Julius, Jesse Goldsmith and Chase Dorsett of Newmark facilitated the transactions. In the first deal, Boros Investments sold Safeway Shops at 83rd & Camelback, a multi-tenant retail center located at 4819 N. 83rd Ave. and 8141 W. Camelback Road, to an entity doing business as Reel Retail Fund I LLC. Tenants at the fully occupied property include H&R Block, Great Clips, One Main Financial, a donut shop, dentistry office and a Mexican restaurant. Newmark represented the buyer and seller in the deal. In the second transaction, Desert Canyon Investment Properties III acquired Happy Valley Walmart Shops, located at 25155 N 67th Ave. and 6520 W. Happy Valley Road, from BevNorm Olive LLC. Tenants at the property include Pacific Dental, Edward Jones, a bagel shop, bike store and a sushi restaurant. The property includes the shops on other side of a Walmart Neighborhood Market store.

June 28, 2021

Development Midwest Office Ohio Retail

Washington Prime Group, Synergy to Redevelop Former Department Store in Ohio into Office Space

by Kristin Harlow June 28, 2021

BEAVERCREEK, OHIO — Washington Prime Group Inc. (NYSE: WPG) and Synergy & Mills Development have unveiled plans to redevelop a former department store building at The Mall at Fairfield Commons in Beavercreek into office space. The store spans two stories and 150,000 square feet in suburban Dayton. The project will be called The Meridian at Fairfield Commons. Synergy plans to begin construction to redevelop the existing building into office, laboratory and research and development space starting in late 2021. The project is an example of WPG’s efforts to diversify its tenancy and transform its assets into town centers with a mix of retail, dining, entertainment and mixed-use space.

June 28, 2021

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