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KKR Acquires Two Amazon-Occupied Distribution Centers Near Milwaukee, Charlotte for $260M

by Taylor Williams July 6, 2020

KENOSHA, WIS. AND KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — KKR (NYSE: KKR), a global investment firm based in New York City, has acquired two e-commerce distribution centers totaling approximately 2.5 million square feet for $260 million. One of the properties is located in Kenosha, approximately 30 miles south of Milwaukee. The other is in Kannapolis, approximately 25 miles northeast of Charlotte. In a release, KKR said that the properties were both 100 percent leased to a “high-quality, investment-grade tenant on a long-term basis.” Multiple news outlets, including both the Milwaukee Business Journal and the Charlotte Business Journal, report that Amazon is the occupant of both facilities. Regarding the Wisconsin facility, KKR acquired the 1.5 million-square-foot complex for $176 million, or $115 per square foot, according to the Milwaukee Business Journal. Prologis sold the two-building property, which is located off Interstate 94. The 1 million-square-foot facility in North Carolina is known as CLT 3 and sold for $84 million. The seller was not disclosed. “The current environment will lead to continued acceleration of e-commerce penetration which drives demand for large, modern distribution centers like the ones we are acquiring,” says Roger Morales, partner and head of Americas acquisitions at KKR. “Logistics real estate represents …

July 6, 2020

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NRF Economist: Recession May Have Ended Already, But Second COVID-19 Wave is ‘Major Threat’ to Retail Recovery

by Alex Tostado July 2, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) chief economist Jack Kleinhenz surmises that the recession brought on by the outbreak of COVID-19 may have already ended. Citing encouraging tailwinds such as a rebound in jobs (7.5 million jobs in May and June combined) and a strong quarter by the stock market, Kleinhenz says that the recession could be over just as fast as it came, though that won’t be determined by the National Bureau of Economic Research for a while. “While it would be unusual for a recession to last less than six months, it is possible,” says Kleinhenz. “The bad news is there is plenty of uncertainty on the shape of the reopening of the economy, and the recovery will be slow even if we are no longer in recessionary territory.” Despite the upward trajectory of the U.S. economy on metrics such as consumer spending and retail sales, Kleinhenz emphasizes that the economic recovery will still be dictated by whether efforts to end the pandemic are successful. The veteran economist warns that the second wave of COVID-19 outbreaks in markets such as Florida and Texas is a “major threat” to the recovery. “These outbreaks are alarming, and if …

July 2, 2020

California Industrial Market Reports Western Western Market Reports

Greater LA’s Industrial Real Estate Enters a New World

by Jeff Shaw July 1, 2020

By Kurt Strasmann, Executive Managing Director, CBRE Industrial properties have been in high demand in recent years both nationally and, particularly, in Southern California and the Greater Los Angeles area. Our region is a strategic hub for goods coming from all over the world, especially Asia, and boasts the necessary infrastructure to store and deliver product regionally and throughout the nation. Greater LA is also a major consumer hub. About 50 percent of product coming through the LA and Long Beach ports remains in the region. Our first-quarter numbers emphasize LA’s strong industrial fundamentals prior to COVID-19 taking effect. These numbers have put the market in a strong position to weather the recession, which we expect to be short. The 1.7 percent overall vacancy rate in the first quarter represented the limited supply and high demand for industrial space within the region. The diverse tenant base has created further market resiliency with occupiers in logistics, food and beverage, entertainment, manufacturing and a broad array of other industries. Going forward during these extraordinary times, we do anticipate an increase in vacancies and decreasing tenant leasing activity through at least the fourth quarter. Until we return to a more normalized state, we need …

July 1, 2020

Acquisitions Northeast Office Pennsylvania Top Stories

Independence Blue Cross Acquires Philadelphia Headquarters for $360M

by Kristin Harlow July 1, 2020

PHILADELPHIA — Independence Blue Cross has acquired 1901 Market Street, a Class A office tower in Center City Philadelphia, for $360 million. The 45-story, 800,000-square-foot building has served as the health insurance company’s headquarters since construction was completed in 1989. Atlanta-based Piedmont Office Realty Trust (NYSE: PDM) was the seller. The property has received more than $110 million in capital improvements over the last eight years. Upgrades included a new lobby, outdoor plaza and mechanical systems, as well as renovations throughout the interiors for a more modern look. The building is the eighth-tallest office tower in Philadelphia and houses nearly 2,500 Independence associates. Independence is the sole occupant of the building. In addition to 1901 Market Street, Independence’s campus includes a customer service call center and Independence LIVE, a customer experience center. Both connect to the company’s headquarters via a courtyard that is open to the public. Prior to the purchase, Independence was in a long-term lease. But the company found the purchase attractive because low interest rates enabled Independence to lower its annual cost of occupancy, according to Donna Farrell, vice president of corporate communications. Robert Fahey, Jerry Kranzel, Erin Hannan and Jack Corcoran of CBRE Capital Markets marketed …

July 1, 2020

Acquisitions Delaware Northeast Retail

Lululemon Acquires Digital Exercise Platform Mirror for $500M

by Alex Patton June 30, 2020

DOVER, DEL. — Lululemon Athletica Inc., a provider of athletic apparel that is based in Vancouver, British Columbia but incorporated in Delaware, has acquired digital exercise platform Mirror for $500 million. The startup fitness concept, which launched in 2018, sells a digital mirror with a camera, speakers and virtual metrics that allow users to participate in live fitness classes from home. Mirror will bolster Lululemon’s digital offerings and bring personalized in-home workouts to customer, according to Lululemon. Mirror instructors will also wear the company’s workout apparel. Lululemon reopened 60 percent of its stores and reported net revenue of $652 million in its fiscal first quarter, which ended May 3. That figure represents a 17 percent decline from $785 million during the same period a year ago. Lululemon’s stock price opened at $294.35 per share on Monday, June 29, up from $180.21 per share a year ago.

June 30, 2020

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Hudson Pacific, Blackstone Form Joint Venture to Grow Movie Studio and Office Platform in Hollywood

by John Nelson June 30, 2020

LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK — Hudson Pacific Properties Inc. and Blackstone have formed a joint venture to expand the film and TV production platform for both publicly traded companies. Hudson Pacific is bringing on Blackstone as a partner to help capitalize a portfolio of studios and offices in Hollywood that have been used sparingly since the outbreak of COVID-19 and the subsequent stay-at-home directives in Los Angeles. As part of the deal, Blackstone (NYSE: BX) will buy a 49 percent stake in Hudson Pacific’s 2.2 million-square-foot Hollywood Media Portfolio, which spans three studios and five office buildings. Hudson Pacific (NYSE: HPP) will remain responsible for the day-to-day operations of the portfolio, which is valued at $1.65 billion. “Our latest joint venture with Blackstone unlocks a portion of the value we’ve created for our shareholders and provides us with significant capital to grow both our studio and office portfolios,” says Victor Coleman, chairman and CEO of Hudson Pacific. The portfolio includes Sunset Bronson, Sunset Gower and Sunset Las Palmas Studios (formerly Hollywood Center Studios), which comprises 35 stages and production and support spaces totaling 1.2 million square feet. The offices in the portfolio include 6040 Sunset, Icon, Cue, Epic and …

June 30, 2020

New York Northeast Retail

Macy’s Inc. to Cut 3,900 Corporate Jobs, Projects $365M Savings in Operating Costs

by Alex Patton June 25, 2020

NEW YORK CITY — Macy’s Inc. will lay off 3,900 employees in corporate and management positions, representing approximately 3 percent of its total workforce, according to a company statement issued today. Macy’s expects the reduction of staff to save approximately $365 million in operating costs for its 2020 fiscal year. Macy’s recently projected that it would show a $1.1 billion loss in operating income for its first quarter ending in early May, a result of temporary and permanent store closures, as well as significantly reduced sales amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The company will release its final first-quarter earnings results on July 1. At the close of 2019, Macy’s owned and operated a total of nearly 840 stores across its flagship and Bloomingdale’s brands. Prior to the health and economic crisis, Macy’s had announced plans to close 125 of its least productive stores over the next three years beginning in February. As part of the plan, the retailer also closed its offices in San Francisco, downtown Cincinnati and Lorain, Ohio, leaving the New York City office as its sole corporate headquarters. Macy’s stock price closed at $6.78 per share on June 24, down from $37.43 per share at the same time …

June 25, 2020

Northeast Pennsylvania Retail

Penn National Gaming Reopens 73 Percent of Casino Properties Across National Portfolio

by Alex Patton June 24, 2020

WYOMISSING, PA. — Penn National Gaming, a Pennsylvania-based casino owner and operator, has reopened 73 percent of its casino properties across its national portfolio. The company closed all 41 of its casino properties across 19 states following the COVID-19 outbreak. The company has implemented property-specific safety practices based on the various state laws, including social distancing and the requisition of masks in some venues. In February 2020, the company acquired a 36 percent interest in online sports and entertainment platform Barstool Sports for $163 million. The acquisition introduced an omni-channel approach to the business, including mobile casinos and online retail. The company’s stock price closed at $33.97 per share on June 23, compared with $18.85 per share at the same time last year.

June 24, 2020

Northeast Pennsylvania Retail Top Stories

GNC Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Plans to Close Up to 1,200 Stores

by Kristin Harlow June 24, 2020

PITTSBURGH — Global health and wellness company GNC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNC) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Over the past year, the company has executed a strategy to close underperforming stores, while investing further in alternatives to in-store sales, such as e-commerce. With the Chapter 11 filing, GNC expects to accelerate the closure of 800 to 1,200 stores. Pittsburgh-based GNC expects to use the bankruptcy process “to improve its balance sheet and capital structure while continuing to advance its business strategy, right-size its corporate store portfolio and strengthen its brands to protect the long-term sustainability of its business,” according to a press release from the company. Additionally, GNC has reached an agreement with its lenders and Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Holding Co. Ltd., an affiliate of GNC’s largest shareholders, for the sale of the company’s business. The sale transaction has a $760 million purchase price and “would be executed through a court-supervised auction process at which higher and better bids may be presented.” The company expects to either complete the sale or the bankruptcy process this fall. GNC’s largest vendor and a joint venture partner, IVC, is working with the company to ensure a continued supply of products. Looking ahead, …

June 24, 2020

Northeast Pennsylvania Retail

PREIT to Reopen All Malls, Retail Centers Across Its Portfolio by July 4

by Alex Patton June 23, 2020

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) plans to open all of its malls and retail centers, including its 900,000-square-foot Fashion District Philadelphia shopping and entertainment destination, by July 4. Following temporary store closures amid the COVID-19 outbreak, PREIT has reported an average occupancy rate of 85 percent among non-anchor tenants at its reopened properties. Retailers and restaurants at PREIT’s properties have implemented expanded sanitation and social distancing procedures, including outdoor dining service and contactless pickup. Many stores also offer complimentary masks to guests on entry. PREIT owns and operates more than 22.5 million square feet of space across more than 20 malls and retail centers concentrated in the Northeast and Southeast regions. Upon reopening, PREIT’s properties will employ more than 30,000 workers. The company’s stock price closed at $1.33 per share on June 22, compared with $6.22 per share at the same time last year.

June 23, 2020

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