Participants across Florida’s retail scene are bullish on the growth prospects in the state’s top markets as tenant demand remains robust for new and second-generation space. More than two years removed from the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, sources say the state has fully rebounded and is even somewhat insulated from the worst effects of the public health crisis. Part of that insulation stems from a strong surge in employment as the state proved an attractive destination for corporate expansions, particularly in South Florida. Recent examples include Citadel, a $51 …
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Hackney Trades Two Grocery-Anchored Shopping Centers in Metro Atlanta for $29 Million
Acworth and Smyrna, Ga. — Hackney Real Estate Partners has sold two grocery-anchored shopping centers in metro Atlanta for $29 million. The assets include the 144,678-square-foot Cherokee Corners in Acworth and the 185,601-square-foot Concord Village in Smyrna. Brad Buchanan, Jim Hamilton and Andrew Kahn of JLL represented Hackney in the portfolio transaction. Both shopping centers are anchored by Food Depot, which has recently signed a 10-year renewal at both locations. Built in 1984 and renovated in 2016, Cherokee Corners was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants such as …
Columbus, Ohio — Lucky’s Market will join the tenant lineup at Thurber Village, a shopping center in Columbus undergoing redevelopment to include both retail and residential space. Lucky’s, a family-owned independent grocery store, will offer a mix of natural foods, fruits and vegetables. CASTO has owned Thurber Village since 2005. Redevelopment plans call for a 13,000-square-foot CVS/pharmacy store, a 21,000-square-foot Lucky’s store and 225 apartment units. The new CVS store will replace an existing CVS location. Construction is expected to begin this fall.
PEBB Enterprises Sells Concord Station Retail Center Near Charlotte for $15.2 Million
Concord, N.C. — PEBB Enterprises has sold Concord Station, a 45,569-square-foot retail center located at 8591 Concord Mills Blvd. in the Charlotte suburb of Concord. The buyer, an entity doing business as South Coast Commercial LLC, purchased the center for $15.2 million. Evan Halkias and Margaret Jones of Cushman & Wakefield represented PEBB in the transaction. Situated at the entrance of Simon’s newly renovated Concord Mills Mall, Concord Station was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Big Blue Swim School, McAlister’s Deli, Guitar Center, The UPS …
Progressive Real Estate Brokers $5.8 Million Sale of La Pico Plaza Shopping Center in Metro Los Angeles
Whittier, Calif. — Progressive Real Estate Partners has arranged the sale of La Pico Plaza, a neighborhood shopping center located at 9150 Painter Ave. in Whittier, roughly 15 miles outside Los Angeles. An Orange County-based private investor sold the property to Desert Capital Ventures for $5.8 million. Circle K anchors the 20,939-square-foot retail center, which was fully leased to 14 tenants at the time of sale. Greg Bedell of Progressive Real Estate Partners represented the buyer, while Drew Wetherholt of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer in the deal.
Richmond, Va. — Planet Fitness has leased 17,476 square feet at Stony Point Village, a 114,422-square-foot shopping center located at 3000-3096 Stony Point Road in Richmond. The fitness chain expects to open the new location, its fifth in the Richmond market, this winter. Nicki Jassy of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented Planet Fitness in the lease negotiations. James Ashby IV, also with Thalhimer, represented the unnamed landlord. In addition to the new Planet Fitness, Stony Point Village’s tenant roster includes Trader Joe’s, Good Foods Grocery, Gelati Celesti and Einstein Bros. …
Lakewood, Colo. — Blue West Capital has negotiated the sale of a 1.6-acre redevelopment site at 5991 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. An undisclosed national development acquired the property from a used car dealer for $5.3 million. Located three miles west of downtown Denver, the site was previously used as a used car dealership for 18 years. The seller discontinued operations and vacated the property prior to closing. Brandon Gayeski of Blue West Capital represented the seller, while Carly Kelly (Gallagher) of Blue West Capital, represented the buyer in the deal.
SRS Brokers $2.1 Million Sale of Dollar General-Occupied Property in Suburban Chicago
Diamond, Ill. — SRS Real Estate Partners has brokered the $2.1 million sale of a 12,324-square-foot retail property occupied by Dollar General in Diamond, about 60 miles southwest of Chicago. Constructed in 2000, the building is located at 1185 E. Division St. Steven Roberts, Michael Carter and Frank Rogers of SRS represented the seller, an Illinois-based private investor. A California-based REIT was the buyer.
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.9 Million Sale of Retail Building in Mishawaka, Indiana
Mishawaka, Ind. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $3.9 million sale of a 6,677-square-foot retail building in Mishawaka, a city in northern Indiana. Located at 5230 N. Main St., the property is home to Mission BBQ and Crumbl Cookies. Brennan Clegg, Chris Lind and Mark Ruble of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company. Buyer information was not provided.
Del Rio, Texas — Levcor has welcomed a quintet of new tenants to Plaza Del Sol, a shopping and dining destination in Del Rio, located west of San Antonio near the Texas-Mexico border. Retailers Ulta Beauty and Burlington have respectively committed to 5,789 and 36,258-square-foot spaces, and the former’s store is now officially open. Food-and-beverage users that have joined the tenant roster include McAlister’s Deli (2,882 square feet), Papa John’s (1,432 square feet) and Arby’s (2,252 square feet).