Ohio

Columbus, Ohio — LemonShark Poké & Makai Grill is opening its first Ohio restaurant at Easton Town Center in Columbus. The Hawaiian-themed establishment, which offers sushi, hibachi-style grilled meats and seafood, is scheduled to open in late fall. A staple of Hawaiian cuisine, Poké incorporates variations of marinated seafood typically over sticky rice with vegetables and sauces. Guests at the restaurant will also enjoy a bar and island-themed drinks. Developed by The Georgetown Co., L Brands and Steiner + Associates, Easton Town Center is a component of the larger Easton, …

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Cincinnati — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has reported that its digital sales surged 127 percent in the second quarter, which ended Aug. 15. Consumers have been buying more groceries online as a result of the coronavirus. “Investments made to expand the company’s digital ecosystem are resonating well with customers,” says Rodney McMullen, chairman and CEO. In addition, the Cincinnati-based grocer’s operating profit of $820 million was up 43 percent compared with the same period a year ago. Total company sales were $30.5 billion in the second quarter, compared with …

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Delaware, Ohio — Gosula Realty Ltd. has acquired Glennwood Commons in Delaware, about 30 miles north of Columbus. The purchase price was undisclosed. Tenants at the 100,999-square-foot center include OfficeMax, Dollar Tree and Pet Supplies Plus. CBRE’s National Retail Partners Midwest team represented both Gosula and the seller, Principal Real Estate Investors.

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Columbus, Ohio — Big Lots Inc. (NYSE: BIG) has reported net sales of $1.6 billion in its fiscal second quarter, which ended Aug. 1. This figure is 31.3 percent higher than the second quarter of 2019, which totaled $1.2 billion. Bruce Thorn, president and CEO of the Columbus-based retailer, says the “record-breaking results” were driven by both in-store and online activity. Big Lots also reported net income of $452 million, which includes $341.9 million in earnings due to the sale-leasebacks of several distribution centers. Big Lots, which sells toys, furniture, …

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Howell, Mich. and Chillicothe, Ohio — Stan Johnson Co. has brokered the sales of two Walmart Supercenter-occupied properties in the Midwest on behalf of Dayton, Ohio-based developer RG Properties. Daniel Herrold and Campbell Black of Stan Johnson represented RG Properties, the seller, in the transactions. The first property totals more than 214,000 square feet and is located at 3850 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell, about 38 miles southeast of Lansing, Michigan. Brandon Duff of Stan Johnson represented the buyer, Consolidated Tomoka Land Co., which purchased the asset for $20.6 …

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Findlay, Ohio — Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE: MPC) has entered into a definitive agreement with 7-Eleven Inc., whereby 7-Eleven will acquire the convenience store chain Speedway for $21 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021. Ohio-based Marathon expects the sale to result in after-tax cash proceeds of approximately $16.5 billion and to use the proceeds to both repay debt and return capital to shareholders. The arrangement includes a 15-year fuel supply agreement for approximately 7.7 billion gallons per year associated with the …

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Great Neck, N.Y. — Gorjian Acquisitions has sold eight retail and mixed-use properties totaling more than 500,000 square feet for $25 million. The portfolio includes the following Midwest properties: Saint Clairsville Plaza in Saint Clairsville, Ohio; Bradley Square in Milwaukee; Cabool Center in Cabool, Mo.; a single-tenant Dunkin’ property in Gary, Ind.; and Lafayette Center in Indianapolis. The portfolio also includes a mixed-use building in Brooklyn, N.Y.; a single-tenant Family Dollar property in Danville, Va.; and Oglethorpe Plaza in Albany, Ga. Gorjian Acquisitions, based in Great Neck, N.Y., is led …

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Cincinnati — Digital sales at the Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) increased 92 percent in the first quarter, according to the company’s latest financial results. Total company sales were $42 billion in the first quarter, compared with $37 billion for the same period last year. Kroger does not separately break out its e-commerce sales from total sales. Excluding fuel and dispositions, sales grew 19.1 percent. Cincinnati-based Kroger says its most urgent priority during the pandemic has been “to provide a safe environment for associates and customers with open stores, e-commerce solutions …

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Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the $46 million sale of The Plaza at Chapel Hill in Cuyahoga Falls, about 35 miles south of Cleveland. The 458,935-square-foot shopping center is home to Giant Eagle, Burlington and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Scott Wiles, Erin Patton, Craig Fuller, Joseph French Jr. and CJ Jackson of IPA represented the seller, a New York City-based private real estate investment trust. A partnership between Baltimore-based America’s Realty LLC, New York-based Borough Equities and Miami-based Dragonfly Investments …

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Columbus, Ohio — Washington Prime Group Inc. (NYSE: WPG) has temporarily closed its enclosed retail assets that feature an indoor common area in order to help contain the spread of coronavirus. The measure took effect Monday and will end March 29 or at a date in compliance with applicable federal, local or state mandates. Exceptions for enclosed centers include exterior-facing restaurants with carryout and delivery services and other tenants that have exterior-facing entrances and may remain open for offering essential goods. In addition, Washington Prime anticipates that a portion of …

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