Menomonee Falls, Wis. — The Boulder Group has arranged the $28 million sale of a 103,611-square-foot property net leased to Pick ‘n Save in Menomonee Falls within metro Milwaukee. Constructed in 2011, the single-tenant building is located on Appleton Avenue. There are approximately 11 years remaining on the lease, which is guaranteed by Kroger. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of Boulder represented the seller, a Midwest-based real estate company. A West Coast-based real estate investment company purchased the asset. Roundy’s, now a subsidiary of Kroger, owns Pick ‘n Save.
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Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Kohl’s Corp. (NYSE: KSS) has reported a 43.5 percent decrease in its first-quarter net sales. The company’s fiscal first quarter ended May 2. The Menomonee Falls-based retailer has reopened about 50 percent of its stores across the country after stay-at-home orders have been lifted from COVID-19. Kohl’s says it has decreased planned capital expenditures by approximately $500 million as part of its financial response to COVID-19. The company operates roughly 1,160 stores across the U.S.
Milwaukee — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of the Downer Avenue Retail Collection, two buildings that house 60,986 square feet of retail, office and residences in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. The sales price was undisclosed. Built in 1916, Downer East is home to Stone Creek Coffee, F45, Breadsmith, Downer Cleaners, Café Hollander, Downer Wine & Spirits and Robert Laurence Salon & Spa. Completed in 1912, Downer West features two multifamily units in addition to retail and office space occupied by Landmark Theatres, Pizza Man, Henry’s, Salon Nova, …
Gap, Macy’s, Kohl’s to Furlough Most Employees as Stores Remain Closed During COVID-19 Pandemic
San Francisco, New York City and Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Prominent retailers Gap Inc., Macy’s Inc. and Kohl’s have announced separately that they’re planning to furlough a majority of employees at their stores and some distribution centers beginning this week in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Combined, the total number of affected employees is nearly 290,000, according to the Los Angeles Times. The three retailers have extended their temporary store closures indefinitely to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the …
Mount Horeb, Wis. — As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Duluth Holdings Inc. has temporarily closed all of its stores nationwide. There are more than 60 locations of Duluth Trading Co. The company did not disclose a timeline for when the stores will reopen. The Wisconsin-based retailer of casual wear and workwear will support sales associates with two weeks of pay. Approximately 50 percent of Duluth Trading’s sales are generated through its website and shipped directly to customers from its distribution centers. The company plans to keep these facilities …
NKF Negotiates $15 Million Sale of Four-Property Retail Portfolio in Metro Milwaukee
Milwaukee — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has negotiated the $15 million sale of a four-property retail portfolio in metro Milwaukee. The portfolio totals 97,259 square feet. The properties include Harvard Square and Northfield Shopping Center in Brookfield, Lincoln Plaza in West Allis and Mitchell Bank Plaza in New Berlin. Kevin Schnoldt and Brian Vanevenhoven of NKF represented the sellers, which comprised various entities associated with William Reilly and Leon Joseph. Baceline Investments purchased the assets.
Stan Johnson Co. Brokers $36.4 Million Sale of Fleet Farm-Occupied Property in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Oconomowoc, Wis. — Stan Johnson Co. has arranged the $36.4 million sale of a big-box retail property fully leased to Fleet Farm in Oconomowoc, about 30 miles west of Milwaukee. The 218,628-square-foot property is located at 1555 Pabst Farms Circle. Constructed in 2018, the building sits within Pabst Farms, a 1,500-acre mixed-use development. Upon full completion, the project will offer residential, retail, office and healthcare space with 360 acres of parks and green space. Tom Fritz, Brandon Duff and Christina Pecoraro of Stan Johnson represented the seller, a Wisconsin-based developer. …
Mid-America Brokers Sale of 7,882-Square-Foot Retail Building in Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Oak Creek, Wis. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of a 7,882-square-foot retail building on an outlot to Drexel Town Square in Oak Creek, about 12 miles south of Milwaukee. The sales price was undisclosed. The property is fully leased to five tenants, including Associated Bank, Sport Clips, Bentley’s Pet Stuff, Charles Schwab and Tropical Smoothie Café. Carly Gallagher Kelly and Andrew Prater of Mid-America represented the seller, a Wisconsin-based developer. A private investor purchased the asset.
Boulder Group Arranges $2.3 Million Sale of Net Leased Piggly Wiggly Store in Wisconsin
New Holstein, Wis. — The Boulder Group has arranged the $2.3 million sale of a single-tenant property net leased to grocer Piggly Wiggly in New Holstein, about 40 miles south of Green Bay. The 29,651-square-foot building is located at 2243 Calumet Drive. There are more than eight years remaining on Piggly Wiggly’s lease. Randy Blankstein and John Feeney of Boulder represented the seller, a Wisconsin-based partnership. A Midwest-based individual purchased the asset while completing a 1031 tax-deferred exchange.
Delafield, Wis. — An affiliate of Next Realty LLC has acquired Hillside Terrace Shopping Center in Delafield, about 25 miles west of Milwaukee. The purchase price was not disclosed. The 17,000-square-foot retail center is located on Hillside Drive. The property is fully leased to tenants such as Jimmy John’s, Pizza Hut, Stone Creek Coffee and Chris & Co. Salon. This is the seventh acquisition for Next Realty Fund IX LP.