Plano, Texas — The District, a chef-driven dining area, has opened at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano.
Chicago — How retailers can best integrate online and brick-and-mortar sales as well as utilize new technology to analyze shopper activity were two of the most prominent discussion points at this year’s Chicago Deal Making & VRN Outlet Convention.
Miami — Berkadia has arranged a $46.9 million loan for the acquisition of Downtown Dadeland, a seven-acre urban retail development located 7250 N. Kendall Drive in Miami.
Raleigh, N.C.— Chevy Chase, Maryland-based Willard Retail has signed an agreement with the Research Triangle Foundation to acquire a 12-acre parcel located in Research Triangle Park.
Charlotte, N.C.— The Spectrum Cos., in partnership with Invesco Real Estate, is developing a mixed-use project located on a five-acre tract linking Charlotte’s South End with its Uptown business district.
Clovis, Calif.— Lucescu Realty has arranged the sale of Clovis Commons Shopping Center in Clovis.
Atlanta— Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), the owner and developer best known for Class A malls, has broken ground on the $300 redevelopment of Phipps Plaza, an upscale shopping mall located in Atlanta’s Buckhead district.
Kimball, Tenn. — SRS Real Estate Partners’ Investment Properties Group has arranged the sale of Kimball Crossing, a 280,476-square-foot retail center located in Kimball, 29 miles outside Chattanooga.
Taylorsville, Utah — HFF has secured a $69 million refinancing for Crossroads of Taylorsville, a 726,306-square-foot retail center located 10 miles outside Salt Lake City in Taylorsville.
Hoffman Estates, Ill.— Sears Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHLD) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. A $134 million debt payment was due today.