Paramus, N.J. — Lidl Supermarket is opening a new location in Paramus. Lidl operates more than 12,000 stores and is active in 31 countries, offering customers fresh produce, meat, bakery items and household products. The German grocer, which has its US headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, emphasizes small-format stores, totaling an average of 25,000 square feet in the U.S. The new location will open February 12.
Allendale, N.J. — Fitness studio Ritual Fitness has signed a 3,206-square-foot lease at Allendale Town Center in Allendale, bringing the property to full occupancy. Azarian Realty Co. leases and manages the 79,374-square-foot retail center, which comprises 20 tenant spaces, as well as an 11,290-square-foot freestanding building. Acme Supermarkets anchors the property. Kevin Pelio of Azarian represented both the landlord and the tenant in the lease negotiations.
Matawan, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $3 million sale of Matawan Mall, a shopping center located in Matawan, approximately 27 miles outside Newark. Originally developed in the 1980s, the 20,665-square-foot property comprises 11 tenants and is anchored by Dunkin’ Donuts. Brent Hyldahl, Alan Cafiero and Seth Goldberg of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Burpat Holdings, in the transaction. Marcus & Millichap also procured the buyer, a local private investor.
North Brunswick, N.J. — Ace Pickleball Club has announced plans to open a venue at Brunswick Shopping Center in North Brunswick. Levin Management Corp. (LMC) manages and leases the center, which totals 288,000 square feet. Fred Younkin of LMC negotiated the lease on behalf of the landlord, and Marta Villa of CBRE represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Ace Pickleball Club will occupy a 26,500-square-foot space adjacent to Lidl at the center. Other tenants at the property include LA Fitness, Dollar Tree, Sally Beauty, McDonald’s, Sherwin Williams and Tropical …
Park Ridge, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has facilitated the $17 million sale of Ridgemont Shopping Center in Park Ridge, roughly 25 miles west of Newark. Lidl anchors the 71,650-square-foot retail property, which was built in 1962. Other tenants at the property, which was fully leased at the time of sale, include Staples, Chase Bank and Starbucks Coffee. Alan Cafiero, David Cafiero and John Moroz of Marcus & Millichap and Bill Farkas of Jeffery Realty represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction.
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. and Coppell, Texas — In a one-two punch of holiday retail bankruptcy announcements, Party City has issued a formal statement declaring that it will close all its U.S. stores within the coming months, and The Container Store has formally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. CNN first reported on Friday, Dec. 20, that Party City, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2023to restructure its debt, will now be liquidating. The New Jersey-based entertainment accessories retailer, which does business as Party City Holdco Inc., said over the weekend that …
Middlesex and Watchung, N.J. — Planet Fitness has signed two new leases in New Jersey. The tenant will occupy 15,500 square feet at Middlesex Corner in Middlesex and 21,850 square feet at Blue Star Shopping Center in Watchung. Ed Vasconcellos of Levin Management Corp. represented the landlord of Middlesex Corner in lease negotiations, and Raymond Villafana of Franchise Realty represented Planet Fitness. Jack Chera of RIPCO represented Planet Fitness in lease negotiations for Blue Star Shopping Center, with E.J. Moawad of Levin representing the landlord. Franchisees will own and operate the …
Vorhees Township, N.J. — KPR Centers has acquired Eagle Plaza, a 230,000-square-foot shopping center in Vorhees Township, for $41.7 million. The property was leased to approximately 40 retailers and restaurants, including anchor Acme Markets, at the time of sale. Other tenants at the center include Ross Dress for Less, Five Below, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Ace Pickleball Club. JP Colossi and Brad Nathanson of IPA brokered the transaction.
North Brunswick, N.J. — Panda Express has opened a new, 2,525-square-foot restaurant at MainStreet NB, mixed-use development located in North Brunswick, approximately 40 miles southwest of New York City. Garden Commercial is the landlord. David Dunkelman of Soloff Realty represented Panda Express in the lease negotiations, and Michael Gartenberg represented Garden Commercial on an in-house basis. Other tenants at MainStreet NB, which Garden Commercial broke ground on in 2010, include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Shake Shack, Panera Bread and The Green Turtle Sports Bar and Grill. Cava also recently signed a lease …
Phoenix and Bedminster, N.J. — Longpoint Partners has acquired two grocery-anchored shopping centers — El Monte Shopping Plaza in Phoenix and The Hills Village Center in Bedminster, New Jersey — for $62 million. Longpoint will manage the properties under its recently debuted Lena Centers brand. El Rancho Market IGA anchors El Monte Shopping Plaza, which totals 101,000 square feet. The property was 99 percent occupied at the time of sale. The Hills Village Center comprises 101,000 square feet. Kings Food Market anchors the center, which was 89 percent occupied at the …
