Plano, Texas — Triten Real Estate Partners has purchased Market Square Mall, a 300,000-square-foot former outlet mall that is situated on 26 acres in Plano. Daniel Eng and Calvin Wong of ENGVEST represented the seller, private investor Matthew Loh, in the transaction. Dan Zeltser of SHOP Cos. represented the buyer. The new ownership will redevelop the mall, which was built in the 1980s, into a mixed-use destination. Specific details of the redevelopment plan were not disclosed.
Leawood, Kan. — In effort to remain financially afloat amid the COVID-19 pandemic, AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (NYSE: AMC) has raised or signed commitment letters to receive $917 million of new equity and debt capital. The Leawood-based movie theater company says the increased liquidity should enable it to survive well into 2021. Of the $917 million, AMC raised $506 million of equity from the issuance of new common shares. Additionally, the company executed commitment letters for $411 million of incremental debt capital from upsizing and refinancing its European revolving credit …
Stanton, Calif. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $11.3 million sale of a 30,476-square-foot single-tenant retail building in the Orange County community of Stanton. The property is net leased to Smart & Final Extra! and was remodeled in 2008. Eric Wohl, Ed Hanley and CJ Kiehler of Hanley represented the seller, 7050 Katella Avenue LLC, in the transaction. The buyer, a private investor from Los Angeles, was represented by Oliver Wang of RE/MAX Premier Properties.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a dent in dining and entertainment activity. There is, however, light at the end of the tunnel with vaccinations beginning in the near future. To that end, retailers and restaurants that have survived the public health crisis can, with some reservations, start to look toward the rebound phase. There’s no question that American consumers are itching to make up for lost eating, drinking and socializing time, provided they can do so in what they feel is a safe environment. “Our biggest point of optimism for …
Pittsburgh — American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) has announced plans to close hundreds of its flagship American Eagle stores over the course of the next few years, while seeking to grow the company’s more successful lingerie and active-wear brand, Aerie, into a $2 billion business. The Pittsburgh-based company’s chief financial officer, Michael Mathias, announced plans to close 200 to 225 of the company’s 880 existing American Eagle locations over the next two to three years during a virtual investor meeting held Thursday, Jan. 21. “Our primary focus for the next few …
Jacksonville, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers Inc., the Jacksonville-based parent company of grocery brands Winn-Dixie, BI-LO, Fresco y Mas and Harveys Supermarket, is moving forward with its initial public offering (IPO) that it filed in mid-October. Founded in 1924, Southeastern Grocers operates 638 grocery stores, pharmacies and liquor stores across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina. According to Market Watch, the company has 36,000 employees and its expected listing date for its shares of common stock is next week under the symbol “SEGR” on the New York Stock Exchange …
Naples, Fla. — SRS Real Estate Partners has arranged the $5.8 million sale of a freestanding retail property occupied by 7-Eleven at 4704 Golden Gate Parkway in Naples. The newly renovated property includes a 3,500-square-foot building and 16 gas pumps. Michael Carter and Frank Rogers of SRS represented the seller, a Florida-based merchant developer, in the transaction. The buyer, a private investor in a 1031 exchange, was represented by Brad Thessing, Roger Massell and Chris Twist of Thessing Commercial Properties.
Houston — Apparel and accessories retailer Francesca’s has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to enter into a sale agreement with TerraMar Capital and Tiger Capital Group. Under the new ownership, the Houston-based retailer will open about 275 stores, or roughly half its total count, for business and retain its current management team, according to The Wall Street Journal. Under the terms of the agreement, known as a stalking horse asset purchase agreement, the buyers have agreed to purchase substantially all of the Francesca’s assets for approximately $17 …
Bloomfield Hills, Mich. — The Taubman Co. LLC has announced that Executive Vice President and CFO Simon Leopold will depart the company effective Jan. 31. Benjamin Meeker, who currently serves as vice president, capital markets and treasurer, will be promoted to senior vice president, CFO and treasurer. Meeker will report to Robert Taubman, who is chairman, president and CEO. Leopold will remain an advisor to the company to assist with the transition. Taubman is engaged in the management and leasing of 26 regional, super-regional and outlet malls in the U.S. and …
Waterloo, Iowa — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Crossroads Commons in Waterloo for $8.1 million. The 85,987-square-foot retail property is located at 1403 Flammang Drive. It was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Party City and Five Below. Zach Turner, Erin Patton, Scott Wiles and Craig Fuller of Marcus & Millichap’s Patton-Wiles-Fuller Group marketed the property on behalf of the undisclosed seller. The team also secured the buyer, a limited liability company.
