Fort Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines, Fla. — Footwear brand Skechers has opened two new stores in South Florida. In Fort Lauderdale, the retailer now occupies 8,840 square feet within Bal Harbour Square. In Pembroke Pines, Skechers has opened a 13,500-square-foot store situated within West Fork Plaza. Steve Miller of The Rotella Group represented the tenant in the lease negotiations.
Harrisburg, Pa. — St. John Properties Inc. has unveiled plans for the redevelopment of Harrisburg Mall, a 1 million-square-foot regional mall located in the Swatara Township section of Dauphin County. The company plans to build Swatara Exchange, a mixed-use development consisting of multi-use commercial space and supporting inline retail and retail pad sites. The mall will undergo an extended demolition program that is expected to conclude in 2025. The existing Bass Pro Shops and Applebee’s Grill + Bar restaurant will remain operational, and the former Toys ‘R’ Us building will be …
Chicago — Chicago-based real estate investor and operator Northpond Partners has partnered with a Southeast U.S. pension fund to form Northpond Retail Partners, a $200 million investment vehicle. The fund will target the acquisition of unanchored neighborhood retail centers with an initial focus across the Southeast and select Sunbelt markets. As an all-cash buyer, the partnership will target properties housing convenience, necessity and service-oriented tenants. Categories typically include food and beverage, medical, fitness, and health and beauty. Northpond says the multi-tenant properties ideally contain smaller spaces ranging from 1,000 to 5,000 …
Joliet, Ill. — PENN Entertainment has broken ground on the $185 million Hollywood Casino Joliet at RockRun Collection in Joliet. The casino will anchor RockRun Collection, a 1 million-square-foot mixed-use development that is under construction. Cullinan Properties is the owner and developer for the 310-acre project. The land-based casino will feature approximately 850 slots and 44 live table games, including a baccarat room, retail sportsbook, bars and restaurants, and an approximately 10,000-square-foot event center with meeting areas. There will also be roughly 1,330 parking spaces. PENN expects to create 450 construction …
Newark, Del. — Reybold Group is underway on the development of Pencader Corporate Center, a 17.3-acre retail development located in Newark. A 5,500-square-foot Wawa store opened at the property Dec. 15. Upon completion, the development will also feature a 10,000-square-foot childcare center and 12,000-square-foot multi-tenant retail space.
Princeton, N.J. — The Container Store Group has opened a store in Princeton, New Jersey, marking the 100th location for the brand. The store features the retailer’s small-format design, which averages 12,500 square feet and includes a full Custom Spaces Studio. The Container Store is also scheduled to open a store next spring in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
San Antonio — Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group will open a 40,000-square-foot culinary market within the Pearl mixed-use district in San Antonio. Dubbed Pullman Market and scheduled to open in spring 2024, the property will feature four full-service restaurants, as well as fast-casual concepts, an artisan butcher and fishmonger program, beer and wine, local produce and specialties and a seasonal bakery and fresh pasta program. Food-and-beverage concepts within the market will include Fife & Farro, Mezquite, Isidore and Nicosi.
San Jose, Calif. — Brixton Capital has acquired Monterey Plaza, a 178,204-square-foot retail center located in San Jose. Tenants at the property, which was 71 percent occupied at the time of sale, include FoodMaxx, City Sports Club, Dollar Tree, McDonald’s and Taco Bell. Brixton plans to re-tenant a space formerly occupied by Walmart and implement renovations including new exteriors and landscaping. A joint venture between Kimco Realty and Prudential Global Investment Management sold the property for an undisclosed price. Nicholas Bicardo of Newmark Group represented the seller in the transaction. Brixton …
Japanese fast-casual concept Pepper Lunch has signed two deals to open 20 restaurants in Florida and Hawaii. The first agreement includes plans for 10 units in Florida in the Tampa, Orlando and Gainesville markets. The Majestic Restaurant Group will operate the restaurants, with the first opening scheduled for the third quarter of 2024. In Hawaii, NiKU LLC will develop an additional 10 restaurants. The opening of the first unit is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025, with initial development focused on Honolulu and the greater island of Oahu. Established …
Skokie, Ill. — Pottery Barn has signed a 15,000-square-foot lease at Westfield Old Orchard, a shopping center located in Skokie, roughly 15 miles outside downtown Chicago. Together with Arhaus, Puttshack and ZARA, the retailer will occupy a 115,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Lord & Taylor that is undergoing renovations as part of a multiphase development plan at the property. The opening is scheduled for summer 2024. Plans at the center also include the addition of new residential space, restaurants, wellness facilities and outdoor amenities. Little Words Project and Aritzia are also …
