New York City — Bojangles has signed a franchise agreement to open 20 new units in New York City. Restaurant owner and operator Habib Hashimi of Hashimi Holding Corp. will bring the fast-food concept to the city over the next decade, after a nearly 40-year absence. Construction is underway with Bojangles’ first location in NYC in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, which is anticipated to open this winter. As part of Bojangles’ broader expansion across the New York metro area, the company also recently signed an agreement with a …
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Claire’s Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Again for U.S. Operations, Aims to Close Underperforming Stores
Hoffman Estates, Ill. — Claire’s U.S., the operator of Claire’s and Icing stores across the United States, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. The jewelry retailer listed both its liabilities and assets between $1 billion to $10 billion. Hoffman Estates-based Claire’s previously filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018. Claire’s says that the proceedings will enable the company to immediately commence the monetization process for its assets to maximize value for the business. The retailer is continuing a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives, including discussions with potential …
Fort Myers, Fla. — DLC has been selected to provide management services for Bell Tower Shops, a 365,000-square-foot open-air lifestyle center located in Fort Myers. Elmsford, New York-based DLC will lead the property’s leasing and day-to-day operations as part of its third-party management portfolio. The Fresh Market, Nordstrom Rack, Dave & Buster’s and Regal Cinemas anchor the property. Other tenants include Ulta Beauty, Sunglass Hut, Talbots, The Capital Grille, Tap 42, Daruma Japanese Steakhouse and McGregor’s Public House. The center was renovated in 2018 with improvements such as redesigned storefronts, …
Denver — Online retailer Wayfair will open a 140,000-square-foot store in Denver. Situated within The Shops at Northfield, this will mark Wayfair’s third store announcement this year, and its fourth large-format location overall. The store is scheduled to open in late 2026. The Denver location will span two floors and feature 19 departments. Erik Christopher, Tami Lord and Tony Pierangeli of SRS Real Estate Partners, as well as Matt Curtin of Newmark, led lease negotiations in the transaction. Wayfair’s first physical retail store opened in May 2024 in Wilmette, Illinois, while its second location in Atlanta …
Erie, Colo. — Evergreen Devco Inc. has broken ground on Erie Highlands, a 12.7-acre neighborhood retail development located in Erie, approximately 27 miles north of Denver. Situated at the southwest corner of Country Road 5 and Erie Parkway, the development will provide dining options and retail services to serve the Town of Erie’s expanding residential base and the adjacent Erie High School community. Evergreen Devco originally acquired the site in January 2025. Golden Triangle Construction will execute the onsite and offsite horizontal infrastructure development, while Legend Partners will handle leasing …
CBL Properties Acquires Four Enclosed Malls from Washington Prime Group for $178.9 Million
Chattanooga, Tenn. — Chattanooga-based CBL Properties has acquired four enclosed regional malls from Washington Prime Group for $178.9 million. The properties include Ashland Town Center in Ashland, Kentucky; Mesa Mall in Grand Junction, Colorado; Paddock Mall in Ocala, Florida; and Southgate Mall in Missoula, Montana. CBL says it is focused on owning and managing successful enclosed malls in dynamic and growing middle markets. The deal suggests mall recovery extends beyond luxury properties, driven by limited retail construction since 2008, according to The Wall Street Journal. Ashland Town Center is a single-level …
Seattle — Seattle-based fashion retailer Nordstrom Inc. plans to open five new Nordstrom Rack outlet stores next year. The stores will be located in Elmwood, Louisiana; Williamsburg, Virginia; Canton, Ohio; Deptford, New Jersey; and Mansfield, Massachusetts. Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom Inc. Nordstrom Rack offers customers up to 70 percent off on-trend apparel, accessories, beauty products, home decor and shoes from many of the top brands sold at traditional Nordstrom stores. The Elmwood location will open in spring 2026, while the remaining openings are scheduled to debut …
Jersey City, N.J. — Onyx Partners of Boston has entered into a binding purchase and sale agreement to acquire 119 JCPenney stores from Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust, a real estate investment trust created as part of JCPenney’s 2020 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, for $947 million. The sale price represents roughly $8 million per store property. The portfolio, which totals nearly 16 million square feet across 34 states, is net leased to JCPenney under a long-term master lease with Penney Intermediate Holdings LLC. The all-cash sale is scheduled to …
West Palm Beach, Fla. and Buford, Ga. — Northbrook, Illinois-based Pine Tree has been selected to provide management services for two shopping centers owned by Invesco, which total 700,000 square feet. The properties include the Palm Beach Promenade in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Georgia Crossing in Buford, Georgia. Pine Tree’s Southeast management portfolio now totals 3.8 million square feet. The 300,000-square-foot Palm Beach Promenade is anchored by Whole Foods Market and features a mix of more than 100 tenants including Ross Dress For Less, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and …
Columbus, Ohio — O’Connor Capital Partners has acquired full ownership of Polaris Fashion Place, a 1.6 million-square-foot mixed-use lifestyle center located in Columbus. As part of the acquisition, O’Connor will assume full operational control of the center, overseeing day-to-day management, as well as leasing and operations through the existing on-site team. Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and JCPenney anchor Polaris Fashion Place, which has a tenant mix of more than 160 retail, restaurant and entertainment options. Other tenants include Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Beetlebug Art Collective, BoxLunch, California Pizza Kitchen, …