Vernon Hills, Ill. — Graycor Construction Co. has completed the retail portion of Mellody Farm, a mixed-use development located in Vernon Hills, about 36 miles north of Chicago.
Atlanta and Alpharetta, Ga. — Hobby Lobby has filled two former Toys ‘R’ Us locations in metro Atlanta. The first site is a 58,907-square-foot space within Akers Mill Shopping Center in northwest Atlanta.
Santa Monica, Calif. — Supermodel-turned-entrepreneur Tyra Banks has announced plans for Modelland, an interactive model experience that is scheduled to open in late 2019 in Santa Monica, California.
Austin, Texas — Punch Bowl Social — an entertainment concept that centers on artisanal food, beverages and parlor-style entertainment — will open a 23,038-square-foot venue in the Scarborough Building, a historic office property in downtown Austin Texas.
East Lansing, Mich. — Crunch Fitness has signed a lease to occupy a 27,835-square-foot building near Michigan State University.
Elkins, W.Va. — Home improvement store Busy Beaver is set to open a location in Elkins, West Virginia, on April 10.
New York City — Saks Fifth Avenue has opened the newly remodeled 53,000-square-foot main floor of its flagship location in Manhattan.
Chicago — Velvet Taco, a Texas-based fast casual restaurant, will open its second Chicago location at Lincoln Common, a mixed-use project located in the heart of Chicago’s Lincoln Park.
Orlando, Fla. — O’Connor Capital Partners has signed Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to be the anchor tenant of the third phase of Vineland Pointe, a 450,000-square-foot retail development in Orlando, Florida.
Troy, Mich. — The City of Troy Planning Commission has approved the final site plan for a new 9,844-square-foot retail center at the southeast corner of Tower Drive and Crooks Road in Troy, Michigan.