Leiden, Netherlands — Ingka Group has announced plans to invest $2.2 billion over the course of the next three years on new IKEA retail locations and omnichannel growth across the United States. The Leiden, Netherlands-based company is the largest owner of IKEA stores globally, representing more than 90 percent of IKEA retail sales with more than 370 stores and 100 home décor planning studios open across 31 countries. The initial phase of investment will include opening eight stores in IKEA’s traditional format and nine “Plan and Order” points, which are …
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Matthews Brokers $20.1 Million Sale of Napa Auto Parts Portfolio
Los Angeles — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has brokered the $20.1 million sale of a portfolio comprising 12 single-tenant retail properties. Located in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington, the properties are all occupied by Napa Auto Parts on a net-lease basis. Brandon Perez and Bill Pedersen of Matthews arranged the sale on behalf of the undisclosed limited liability company. A publicly traded REIT purchased the portfolio.
Williamsburg, Va. — Entertainment concept Uptown Alley has purchased the former Yankee Candle building in Williamsburg, with plans to open its fifth entertainment venue. The multilevel, mixed-use building is located on a six-acre site at 2200 Richmond Road. Dawn Griggs and Rob Wright of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the seller, Fulton Bank, in the $4 million sale. Upon completion, which is scheduled before the end of this year, the venue will feature upscale bowling, duckpin bowling, an arcade and a chef-driven restaurant.
Virginia Beach, Va. — Divaris Real Estate has acquired The McGarey Group, which specializes in mixed-use retail development, leasing and advisory services. McGarey Group will operate as a division of Divaris moving forward, with its team retaining their current roles. Denver McGarey, who has 40 years of industry experience, leads The McGarey Group, which has been involved in projects totaling 41 million square feet across the U.S., China and Japan. “Denver and his team have ambitious work ethic, unwavering commitment to integrity and an impressive track record of delivering exceptional …
Danville, Va. — Legacy Realty Group Advisors has brokered the $4.1 million sale of Cain Creek Shopping Center, a 60,000-square-foot retail center located in Danville. Food Lion and Family Dollar anchor the property, which was fully occupied at the time of sale. Jacob Baruch of Legacy represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction.
Roanoke, Va. — Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer has brokered the sale of Oak Grove Plaza in Roanoke. Omma Management LLC purchased the property for $4.8 million. Located at 2061 Electric Road, the retail center comprises 49,881 square feet. William D. Poe and Payal Shah of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.
Tysons, Va. — Avison Young has brokered the sale of a 32,857-square-foot, single-tenant retail property located in Tysons, a western suburb of Washington, D.C. An institutional buyer acquired the building for $20.4 million. Jonathan Hipp, Richard Murphy and Timothy Farrell of Avison Young represented the seller, an entity doing business as Qualified Opportunity Fund LLC. REI Coop occupies the property on a net-lease basis.
McLean, Va. — SRS National Net Lease Group has arranged the sale of Featherstone Plaza, a 46,793-square-foot shopping center located in McLean, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Andrew Fallon, Rick Fernandez and Philip Wellde of SRS arranged the $5.2 million sale on behalf of the undisclosed owners. Originally built in 1966 and comprising two buildings, the property was fully leased at the time of sale. 7-Eleven anchors the shopping center.
Petersburg, Va. — Cordish Cos. has announced plans for a $1.4 billion mixed-use project located in Petersburg, roughly 24 miles south of Richmond. Upon completion, the development, dubbed Live! Gaming & Entertainment District, will comprise 4 million square feet, including 600,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space. The property will also include 1,300 residential units, 500 hotel rooms and office space. Built in phases, the project’s first phase will consist of the Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia, pending legislative approval. Plans for the first phase include 670,000 square …
Philadelphia — PREIT has executed leases with new tenants at 19 locations throughout its portfolio. The new tenants include Daily Thread, which will open stores at 9 locations; Uniqlo, which will open at Cherry Hill Mall in New Jersey; Carter’s, which will lease space at Springfield Town Center in Virginia; Lovisa, which will occupy space at five additional centers; and Windsor Fashions, which will open at three locations.