Visalia, Calif. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has brokered the $3.4 million sale of a 2,000-square-foot single-tenant property located in Visalia. Starbucks Coffee occupies the building, which was constructed on 0.6 acres in 2023 and features a double drive-thru. Sean Cox, Alexander Moore, Bill Asher and Kevin Fryman of Hanley represented the developer and seller, Stock Five Development, in the transaction. David Mouallem of D.M. Realty Inc. represented the buyer, a Los Angeles-based private investor.
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Riverside, Calif. — SRS Real Estate Partners has expanded its Southern California presence with the addition of Nick Wirick as senior vice president and managing principal; Chris Beauchamp as vice president; Miranda Montgomery as senior associate; and Jessica Henderson as marketing and transaction coordinator. Based in Riverside, the team is part of SRS’ first Inland Empire office. The Wirick team has completed more than $900 million in deal volume in recent years. The team focuses on tenant and owner services primarily in the Inland Empire. The team will work alongside …
New York City — Macy’s Inc. (NYSE: M) has announced plans to close 150 of its namesake department stores over the next three years. According to the retail giant, these stores represent 25 percent of the company’s gross square footage as of fiscal year-end 2023 but only account for 10 percent of sales. (Macy’s fiscal 2023 ended Feb. 3, 2024.) Macy’s anticipates closing approximately 50 stores by the end of fiscal year 2024, the locations of which have not been disclosed, though CNBC reports some are located in California, Florida, Hawaii and Virginia. …
Cheshire, Conn. — Regency Centers has acquired land in Cheshire, with plans to develop a 152,000-square-foot retail center at the site. Dubbed Cheshire Crossing, the property will comprise the retail component of the master-planned Stone Bridge Crossing community. Whole Foods Market will anchor the center, which will also feature a 23,000-square-foot T.J. Maxx, 18,000 square feet of junior anchor space, five outparcels and 38,000 square feet of inline shop space.
Atlanta — Atlanta-based cheeseburger concept Smalls Sliders has expanded, with 200 total restaurants now open or under development. The brand currently has stores, referred to as “Cans,” operating across Louisiana and Mississippi, with openings scheduled in 13 states throughout the Southeast and Midwest. “We look forward to continuing this path of growth, and hopefully announcing our next milestone of 300 Cans under development very soon,” says Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders.
Kinston, N.C. — Legacy Realty Group Advisors has brokered the $3.5 million sale of Heritage Crossing, a 50,467-square-foot shopping center located in Kinston. Food Lion, Rainbow and Hibbett Sports anchor the property. Jacob Baruch and Jonah Warshaw of Legacy represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction.
Miami Beach, Fla. — Four new retailers have joined Lincoln Road, a retail development spanning eight blocks in Miami Beach. Food-and-beverage concepts OAKBERRY, Ladurée and Pizzeria Romana now occupy 560, 302 and 1,900 square feet at the center, respectively. Jewelry brand MAJORICA has also opened a 1,400-square-foot store at Lincoln Road. Additionally, eyewear retailer Oakley reopened at the property in February.
Washington, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a U.S. government entity that enforces consumer protection laws, has sued to block Kroger Co.’s (NYSE: KR) proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Alberstons Cos. (NYSE: ACI). Announced in late 2022, the deal would mark the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history. Kroger’s current portfolio includes thousands of stores across 36 states, including stores that operate under the regional banners Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Harris Teeter, King Soopers and Quality Food Centers (QFC), in addition to its Kroger flagship. Albertsons likewise operates thousands of …
Covington, Ga. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of Shops at Covington Town Center, a 62,787-square-foot retail center located in Covington, roughly 35 miles outside Atlanta. Opened in 2023, the center is anchored by a 48,387-square-foot Publix, with an additional 14,400 square feet of retail space. A joint venture between The Sembler Co. and Berkeley Development was the developer and seller of the property, which is situated within a master-planned project featuring residential and hotel space. Margaret Jones, Lane Breedlove, Adam Feinstein, Mark Gilbert and Mitchell Halpern of Cushman …
Rome, N.Y. — BWE has secured an $8 million loan for the acquisition of Freedom Plaza, a shopping center located in Rome in central New York. Tenants at the property, which totals 197,397 square feet, include Grand Union, Dollar Tree, Domino’s and Marshalls. Hobby Lobby is also scheduled to open at the property this year. Alan Tapie of BWE arranged the five-year, fixed-rate financing on behalf of the borrower, Octave Investment.