El Centro, Calif. — CBRE has been selected to provide leasing and management services for Imperial Valley Mall, a 761,275-square-foot shopping center located in El Centro. Tryperion Holdings, Peak Financial Partners and Duke Real Estate acquired the center earlier this month, with plans to invest in facility operations and improvements to the physical infrastructure of the building. Joe Yetter and John Stevens of CBRE will manage leasing efforts for the property. Opened in 2005, Imperial Valley Mall is anchored by Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s and a Cinemark Theatre.
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Blenheim Group Breaks Ground on 64,000-Square-Foot Weis Markets at Bayberry Town Center in Middletown, Delaware
Middletown, Del. — Blenheim Group has broken ground on a 64,000-square-foot Weis Markets location at Bayberry Town Center, a mixed-use development currently underway in Middletown. Marking its fourth store in Delaware and its first ground-up development, the location will include fresh food departments, a grocery department and pharmacy, as well as a Weis Gas N’ Go fuel center. The grocery store and fuel center are scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2025. Weis Markets is part of the larger master-planned community of Bayberry Town Center, which will span …
Hanley Arranges $5.9 Million Sale of Single-Tenant Retail Property in Torrance, California
Torrance, Calif. — Hanley Investment Group has arranged the $5.9 million sale of a newly-constructed, single-tenant property in Torrance, in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Chipotle Mexican Grill occupies the building — which totals 3,570 square feet — on a 15-year, corporate guaranteed, triple-net lease. Bill Asher, Jeff Lefko and Sean Cox of Hanley represented the buyer, a Los Angeles-based private investor, in the all-cash transaction. Christopher Huddleston of The Sher Group represented the seller, a Los Angeles-based private investor.
Atlanta — Atlanta-based cheeseburger concept Smalls Sliders has signed a franchise agreement with operating group Indy Craves to open 15 new units, dubbed “Cans,” in Indiana. This marks the first multi-unit franchise deal in the state for the brand. Potential locations include Lafayette, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel, Muncie, Pendleton, Avon, Plainfield, Greenwood, Terre Haute, Bloomington and Columbus. The first of the 15 restaurants is scheduled to open in the next 12 months, according to a company representative. Smalls Sliders opened its first Can in 2019 and currently has more …
Orlando, Fla. — Colliers has arranged the sale of the Narcoossee Cove retail complex to five different buyers for a total of approximately $31 million. Completed in 2024 and situated on 7.7 acres, the property consists of six retail outparcels comprising 36,100 square feet. The transactions include Miller’s Ale House, Fifth Third Bank, Discount Tire, Raising Cane’s and two multi-tenant retail strip centers. Additionally, a roughly 1-acre parcel of land located between Miller’s Ale House and Discount Tire was sold. Michael Brewster and Tommy Isola of Colliers’ Orlando office represented …
Simon Unveils Plans for Multimillion-Dollar Transformation of Smith Haven Mall on Long Island
Lake Grove, N.Y. — Simon Property Group has unveiled plans for a multimillion-dollar transformation of Smith Haven Mall in the Long Island village of Lake Grove. The redevelopment project will feature improvements to both the interior and exterior of the mall, with the addition of new retailers, restaurants, a new outdoor plaza and amenities throughout the property. The redevelopment process will begin this summer and is scheduled for completion in 2026. “At Simon, we are committed to making significant investments across our portfolio to ensure that our centers continue to …
Highland Village, Texas — Four new tenants have signed leases at The Shops at Highland Village, a 375,000-square-foot shopping center located in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Highland Village. The tenants — which will include The Aspen Gift House, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, Drybar and iCRYO — are scheduled to open in spring 2025. The Aspen Gift House and iCRYO will occupy 2,784 square feet and 2,587 square feet, respectfully. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming will comprise 1,965 square feet, while Drybar salon will total 1,429 square feet. The …
Costa Mesa, Calif. — Small business concept The LAB, dubbed the anti-mall, has launched a renovation of its anchor space that will create room for new retailers. February 1 began the renovation process of the anchor space, a former Urban Outfitters store, which will accommodate several local businesses. Current tenants at the property include Habana, Buffalo Exchange, Seabirds Kitchen, Eco Now, Nook Coffee, Kuro Artisanal Pizza and Hanare. The new retail space is scheduled to open at the end of 2025. The LAB Anti-Mall — founded in 1993 — is …
Newmark Secures 12,000-Square-Foot Retail Lease for Blinds to Go Flagship Store in Manhattan
New York City — Newmark Retail has secured a 12,000-square-foot lease for window coverings company Blinds to Go at 116 Seventh Ave. in the West Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. The space — which was formerly occupied by furniture brand EQ3 — spans three floors and will serve as a flagship for the brand. Additionally, Blinds to Go has secured its first location in Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood. The venue will open in early spring 2025, followed closely by the flagship store. Ariel Schuster and Mitch Heifetz of Newmark represented …
Neptune City, N.J. — A new Hobby Lobby location has opened at Neptune Plaza in Neptune City. The arts and crafts retail store spans 60,212 square feet and is the junior anchor of the shopping center. Additional tenants at the center are The UPS Store, World Class ShopRite, IHOP, Visionworks and KPOT Korean BBQ. Neptune Plaza will undergo exterior renovations including new curbing, milling and repaving. Midland Park, N.J.-based Azarian Realty is the leasing and management agent for Neptune Plaza, which is 100 percent leased.