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Clothing Store Giant Ascena Retail Group Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close ‘Significant’ Number of Stores

by Alex Tostado

Mahwah, N.J. — Ascena Retail Group (NASDAQ: ASNA), the parent company of clothing brands Ann Taylor, Justice, Loft, Lane Bryant, Catherines and Lou & Grey, has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The Mahwah-based company has reopened 95 percent of its stores since the COVID-19 outbreak, though Ascena cited the pandemic as “severely” disrupting the company’s financial foundation. The exact number of store closings was not disclosed, but the company said it will close a “significant” number of …

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Bed Bath & Beyond to Close 200 Stores Over Next Two Years Following 49 Percent Decline in Sales Due to Pandemic

by Alex Tostado

Union, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) plans to close 200 stores over the next two years. The Union-based company made the announcement during its earnings statement for its fiscal first quarter, which runs from March through May. The report shows sales plummeted in the quarter due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and subsequent shutdowns affecting non-essential retailers. For the three-month period, net sales were approximately $1.3 billion, a 49 percent year-over-year decrease. Bed Bath & Beyond reports that 90 percent of its physical locations were closed for …

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Stumpy’s Hatchet House Signs 14,194-Square-Foot Retail Lease Near New York City

by Alex Tostado

Upper Saddle River, N.J. — Stumpy’s Hatchet House LLP, an entertainment concept that centers on axe-throwing, has signed a 14,194-square-foot retail lease in Upper Saddle River, approximately 30 miles northwest of New York City. The space is located in a 29,795-square-foot building at 107 Pleasant Ave. that also houses The Gravity Vault, an indoor rock climbing concept. The store will be Stumpy’s sixth axe-throwing venue in New Jersey. Conor Ryan and Ryan Bednarski of JLL represented Stumpy’s in the lease negotiations. Samuel Bernhaut and Nicole Nannola of CBRE represented the …

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German Doner Kebab Plans to Open 350 Restaurants in US, with First Location Slated for American Dream Mall

by Alex Tostado

East Rutherford, N.J. — German Doner Kebab (GDK), a fast-casual restaurant chain, plans to open 350 restaurants in the United States over the next seven years. The first location will be within American Dream in East Rutherford. The Glasgow, Scotland-based company specializes in doner kebab, which is a slow-cooked meat often served on a flatbread. GDK operates more than 70 locations in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Dubai, Abu-Dhabi, Oman, and Bahrain. GDK also plans to open locations in Ireland and Saudi Arabia. New York City-based JAACRES is representing GDK in …

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Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $31.5 Million Sale of Shopping Center in Lawnside, New Jersey

by Alex Tostado

Lawnside, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $31.5 million sale of Lawnside Commons, a 151,000-square-foot retail property in Lawnside, a southwestern suburb of Philadelphia. Home Depot anchors the center, which is located at 310 White Horse Pike, and the tenant roster includes PetSmart, Wendy’s, T-Mobile and Mattress Firm. Andrew Merin, David Bernhaut and Gary Gabriel led a Cushman & Wakefield team that represented the undisclosed seller. The team also procured the buyer, a joint venture between MCB Real Estate LLC and United Hampshire US REIT.

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R.J. Brunelli Negotiates 25,067-Square-Foot Retail Lease for Fitness Center in Yardville, New Jersey

by Alex Tostado

Yardville, N.J. — R.J. Brunelli & Co. has negotiated a 25,067-square-foot retail lease for fitness chain Jersey Strong in Yardville, a southeastern suburb of Trenton. The fitness center will be located within Dover Park Plaza, a 56,000-square-foot retail center at 1-23 Sunnybrae Blvd. Other tenants include a CVS pharmacy and several restaurants. Robert Kwiatkowski of R.J. Brunelli represented Jersey Strong in the lease negotiations. Danielle Brunelli and Peter Miller, also with R.J. Brunelli, represented the landlord.

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Restoration Hardware Plans to Convert Historic Mansion in New Jersey Into Store, Restaurant

by Alex Tostado

Morristown, N.J. — Restoration Hardware (RH) has unveiled plans to transform the 42-room Alnwick Hall mansion in Morristown, a western suburb of New York City, into an upscale home improvement store, restaurant and wine bar. The renaissance revival-style mansion was built in 1904 and modeled after a 16th-century British manor. The Morris Township Committee designated the property, which has been vacant for several years, as a non-condemned area in need of redevelopment in 2018. Next steps include receiving project approval from a local planning board, officially naming RH as the …

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Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $22.6 Million Sale of Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in Denville, New Jersey

by Alex Tostado

Denville, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $22.6 million sale of Denville Commons, a 73,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center in Denville, a northwestern suburb of New York City. Located at 3130 Route 10, the property is anchored by Corrado’s Market and was 90 percent leased at the time of the sale to 16 tenants including Goldfish Swim School and Orangetheory Fitness. Andrew Merin, David Bernhaut and Gary Gabriel led a Cushman & Wakefield team that represented the seller, Denville Commons Associates LP. The team also procured the buyer, Longpoint …

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Federal Realty Acquires Multifamily, Retail Portfolio in Hoboken for $203 Million

by Alex Tostado

Hoboken, N.J. — Federal Realty Investment Trust, a Maryland-based REIT, has acquired a 39-property multifamily and retail portfolio in Hoboken for $203 million. Concentrated primarily along the Washington Street retail corridor, the portfolio includes 129 residential units and 171,959 square feet of retail space. The portfolio totals 278,879 square feet. Retail tenants include French beauty chain Sephora, CVS and several restaurants. Kevin Welsh, Brian Schulz and Dean Tselepis of Newmark Knight Frank represented the seller, a private owner. The team also procured Federal Realty as the buyer.

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First National Acquires Walmart-Anchored Shopping Center in Hamilton, New Jersey, for $19.2 Million

by Alex Tostado

Hamilton, N.J. — First National Realty Partners has acquired The Court at Hamilton, a 194,106-square-foot shopping center in the eastern Trenton suburb of Hamilton, for $19.2 million. A 150,000-square-foot Walmart Supercenter anchors the property, which was 99 percent leased at the time of sale. Other tenants include Burger King and apparel retailer Rainbow Shops. Brad Nathanson of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller, Abrams Realty & Development. Nathanson also procured First National as the buyer.

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