Washington, D.C. — Gantry has secured a $22.3 million loan for the acquisition of Cityline at Tenley, a retail center located in Washington, D.C. Tenants at the property, which totals 89,000 square feet and is situated within a mixed-use development, include Target, Ace Hardware and Bank of America. Braden Turnbull, George Mitsanas and Austin Ridge of Gantry arranged the seven-year, fixed-rate financing on behalf of the borrower, Lincoln Property Co. A life insurance company provided the loan.
Avon, Conn. — Cronheim Mortgage has arranged a $24 million loan for the permanent financing of Avon Marketplace, a 78,687-square-foot retail center located in Avon. Dev Morris, Andrew Stewart and Allison Villamagna secured the five-year loan on behalf of the borrower, an affiliate of David Adam Realty. Built in 1994, the property comprises two single-story buildings that were fully leased at the time of financing. Tenants at the center include Ulta Beauty, Athleta, LensCrafters, GAP Factory, New Balance, Starbucks Coffee, Verizon and The Orvis Co.
West Palm Beach, Fla. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $84.2 million in senior construction financing for the first phase of the Nora District, a mixed-use redevelopment project in West Palm Beach. Bank OZK provided the financing to the borrower, a joint venture between NDT Development, Place Projects, Wheelock Street Capital and BD Hotels. Upon completion, the first phase will feature 150,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and creative office space. Retail tenants at the development will include Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, H&H Bagels, Juliana’s Pizza, Loco Taqueria and Oyster Bar …
Perris, Calif. — BWE has arranged $66.5 million in construction financing for a new phase of development at Plaza de Perris, a retail center located in Perris. Upon completion, the property will span 363,582 square feet and feature a Target location. Wood Investments, the borrower and developer, purchased the center in 2017 and previously completed the addition of 118,000 square feet of retail space at the property in 2019 and 2020. Upon completion of construction, Target will join the center as a tenant. Other tenants at the center, which was 99 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Lewisville, Texas — MCM Partners has provided equity to a client for the acquisition of a freestanding retail building located in Lewisville. Walgreens occupies the property, which was originally constructed in 2004. Nearby retailers include McDonald’s, Tom Thumb and QuikTrip.
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 …
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.
