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Darden Restaurants Reports 28.4 Percent Slide in Fiscal First-Quarter Sales

by Alex Tostado

Orlando, Fla. — Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI) has reported its sales fell 28.4 percent in its fiscal first quarter, which ended Aug. 30. The Orlando-based company owns restaurant brands including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze and Eddie V’s. Darden reported that sales in its fine dining restaurants fell 38.9 percent year-over-year. Sales at Olive Garden slid 27.7 percent, while LongHorn saw a decrease of 16.3 percent. At the beginning of its first quarter, Darden had 68 percent of …

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COVID-19 Continues to Put Tenant-Landlord Relationships Under Microscope, Say Kansas City Retail Webinar Panelists

by Alex Tostado

Kansas City, Mo. — The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to highlight the importance of strong tenant-landlord relationships, particularly in the retail sector. Tyler Enders, co-owner of local Kansas City shop Made in KC, works with roughly 10 different landlords and has experienced a variety of different approaches to the COVID-19 conversation. “Some local landlords have been very communicative and have come to us with a creative solution. Others have been responding late and are bogged down,” said Enders. “Ultimately, we’ll continue to look at vibrant centers, but we’re going to …

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LemonShark Poké & Makai Grill to Open at Easton Town Center This Fall

by Alex Tostado

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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RD Management to Open 1,923-Square-Foot Food Hall at Harriman Commons in Woodbury, New York

by Alex Tostado

Woodbury, N.Y. — Development and management firm RD Management will open a 1,923-square-foot food hall at Harriman Commons, its 706,230-square-foot retail power center in Woodbury, about 55 miles north of New York City. The food hall will also offer a 3,300-square-foot outdoor dining terrace. Anchor tenants at the center include Walmart, Home Depot and Target. An opening date was not released.

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TSCG Negotiates 33,191-Square-Foot Lease for Planet Fitness in Savannah

by Alex Tostado

Savannah, Ga. — TSCG has negotiated a 33,191-square-foot lease for Planet Fitness at the former site of a Bi-Lo grocery store in Savannah. The property is situated within Crossroads Shopping Center at 2132 E. Victory Drive, four miles southeast of downtown Savannah. Current tenants include Starbucks, T-Mobile and The UPS Store. Michael Silverman of TSCG represented Sunshine Fitness, one of the largest Planet Fitness franchisees in the country, in the lease transaction. Kelly Pulignano of TSCG represented the landlord,  Crossroads Shopping Center LLC.

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Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $3.5 Million Sale of Strip Retail Center in Camden, South Carolina

by Alex Tostado

Camden, S.C. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $3.5 million sale of Aspen Dental Strip Center, an 8,400-square-foot retail property in Camden. The strip retail center was leased to Aspen Dental, Jersey Mike’s, T-Mobile and a nail salon at the time of sale. Zach Taylor and Don McMinn of Marcus & Millichap’s Taylor McMinn Retail Group represented the seller, BM Camden Associates LLC, in the transaction. W Properties LLC acquired the property. The sale represents the final piece of the River Oaks Shopping Center dispositions, which also included the …

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Shopping Center Owners, Retailers in Florida Seize Opportunities in Effort to Outlast COVID-19 Pandemic

by Alex Tostado

It’s been an atypical summer for retailers and shopping center owners in the Sunshine State. There are no Hollywood blockbusters debuting in Florida’s movie theaters, bars remain closed for the time being and shops and restaurants aren’t packed with domestic and international tourists visiting Disney World, Port of Miami’s cruise terminals or any of the states numerous beaches at the level they would in a normal season. The outbreak of COVID-19 has redefined the consumer experience for retail the past several months, but even though it looks and feels different, …

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Lewis Retail Centers Opens 105,000-Square-Foot MarketPlace at Calimesa, Implements Upgrade Plans at Existing Centers

by Alex Tostado

Calimesa, Calif. — Upland, California-based Lewis Retail Centers, part of the Lewis Group of Cos., has opened The MarketPlace at Calimesa, a shopping center located Calimesa. Stater Bros. Market anchors the 105,000-square-foot retail center. Additional tenants include Starbucks Coffee, Del Taco, Cold Stone Creamery, Jack in the Box, Modern Nails, Skin Solutions Aesthetics and Supercuts. Lewis Retail Centers has started construction on a Safeway location at Damonte Ranch Town Center in Reno, Nevada. The new 62,000-square-foot Safeway will be the third anchor of the shopping center. Other tenants include The …

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Experiential Art, Entertainment Complex AREA15 Opens in Las Vegas

by Alex Tostado

Las Vegas — AREA15, an experiential art and entertainment complex in Las Vegas, is now open to the public. While the complex is free to enter, pre-registration and masks are currently required to manage capacities and ensure a safe environment. AREA15 offers art installations, socially distanced activities, unique retail, bars and eateries. The property houses 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space with more than 800 free parking spaces. Currently, open retailers and experiences include Art Island, Birdly Virtual Reality Experience, Emack & Bolios, Gallerie 360 inside The …

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Dave & Buster’s Reports 85 Percent Drop in Quarterly Revenue, Flirts With Bankruptcy

by Alex Tostado

Dallas — Dave & Buster’s (NASDAQ: PLAY) reported an 85 percent drop in total revenue for the second quarter relative to that period a year, prompting several media organizations, including The Wall Street Journal, to report that bankruptcy filings may be imminent. Comparable store sales decreased by 87 percent during the second quarter, which saw the Dallas-based entertainment chain gradually reopen its venues. About 90 of Dave & Buster’s 137 locations are currently open for business across 27 states. Multiple news outlets, including The New York Post, have also reported that Dave & …

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