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Franklin Street: How to Navigate Current Retail Challenges and Future Opportunities

by Sarah Daniels

  At the ICSC LAS VEGAS 2024 conference, Nelli Day of Retail Insight interviewed Monetha Cobb, chief marketing officer, and Greg Matus, senior vice president of investment sales, of Franklin Street, to discuss the prevailing challenges and future trends in the retail industry. Key Challenges in Retail The primary hurdle in the retail sector is the fluctuating market and rising interest rates, which have significantly slowed down transactions. Investors and developers are finding it tougher to secure deals as banks enforce stricter lending criteria. Despite a slight uptick in activity, …

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Broad Reach: Revitalizing Shopping Centers, Strategies for Addressing Retail Trends

by Sarah Daniels

  At the ICSC LAS VEGAS 2024 conference, Nellie Day from Retail Insight spoke with Nate Tower, president and founder of Broad Reach Retail Partners, to explore the evolving landscape of retail and upcoming trends in the space. Broad Reach Retail Partners focuses on revitalizing underperforming shopping centers via a holistic, full-cycle approach that considers leasing, management, construction and acquisition. Tower emphasizes the importance of assessing a matrix of key performance indicators (KPIs) — including capital requirements, tenant mix and market demographics — to develop and execute effective business plans …

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Faris Lee: Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Today’s Retail Market

by Sarah Daniels

  At the ICSC LAS VEGAS 2024 conference, Nellie Day of Retail Insight discussed the current investment climate with Shaun Riley, managing principal of Faris Lee Investments. Riley highlights key aspects of the retail environment — discussing interest rates, bid-ask spreads, navigating the market and more. Investor Sentiment and Market Reactions Riley explains that investor sentiment is significantly influenced by interest rates. After two decades of low rates, recent hikes have led to a cautious approach among investors. “A lot of [investors] are waiting out until they see the returns …

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Dollar Tree Acquires Designation Rights for 170 Leases of 99 Cents Stores

by Hayden Spiess

Chesapeake, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. has acquired designation rights for 170 leases of 99 Cents Only Stores, following the latter’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. 99 Cents Only Stores filed for bankruptcy in April and is disposing of its assets — including inventory, owned real estate and store leases — as part of the process. Dollar Tree acquired the leases, as well as the North American intellectual property of 99 Cents and select onsite furniture, fixtures and equipment, in two separate transactions this month. “This was an attractive opportunity to secure …

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A&G to Market 27 Sam Ash Store Leases in 12 States 

by Hayden Spiess

Melville, N.Y. — New York-based A&G Real Estate Partners has announced plans to market 27 store leases in 12 states on behalf of music retailer Sam Ash Music Corp., which recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey. Sam Ash’s total portfolio comprises 42 stores in 16 states, all of which will be closed while the company entertains buyer offers and completes its financial restructuring. Averaging 25,467 square feet, the lease sizes range from 6,000 to 44,000 square feet. 

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CBRE Secures $30.9 Million Construction Financing for Shopping Center in Metro Charleston

by Hayden Spiess

Goose Creek, S.C.  — CBRE has secured a $30.9 million loan for the construction of The Marketplace at Carnes Crossroads, a shopping center currently underway in Goose Creek, roughly 15 miles outside Charleston. Richard Henry, Mike Ryan, Brian Linnihan and Taylor Crowder of CBRE arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, Columbia Properties, through a regional bank. Worthen Development is a partner in the project. Publix will anchor the center, which will comprise 82,622 square feet across three buildings and nine land parcels situated on 24.5 acres. Site work for …

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Red Lobster to Sell Assets to Creditors in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing

by Hayden Spiess

Orlando, Fla. — Red Lobster has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. The Orlando-based seafood restaurant chain plans to sell its business to an entity formed and controlled by its existing lenders. Red Lobster, which was founded in 1968 and operates some 600 restaurants across North America, has received a $100 million debtor-in-possession financing commitment from its existing lenders to facilitate this plan. The company stated that it would use the financing and bankruptcy proceedings to drive operational improvements, …

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Gantry Arranges $2.1 Million Refinancing for Retail Building in Charlotte, North Carolina

by Hayden Spiess

Charlotte, N.C. — Gantry has arranged a $2.1 million permanent loan for the refinancing of Shoppes at Toringdon, a retail property located in Charlotte. Three tenants occupy the property, which comprises 8,000 square feet situated on 1.6 acres. Tim Storey, Casey Kupferberg and Chad Metzger of Gantry secured the five-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. 

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Gantry Secures $17 Million Refinancing for Magnolia Towne Center in Southern California

by Hayden Spiess

Riverside, Calif. — Gantry has secured a $17 million loan for the refinancing of Magnolia Towne Center, a retail center located in Riverside. Tenants at the property, which totals 133,000 square feet, include Ralph’s and Wells Fargo. Strategic Real Estate Advisors (SRA) is currently negotiating 27,000 square feet of leases at the property on behalf of the ownership. James Ruiz of Gantry arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate financing through a life insurance company on behalf of the borrower. 

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