Cleveland, Ohio — Real estate software solutions provider MRI Software has acquired Springboard. Springboard provides retail activity and shopper insights through the use of plug-and-play software, existing camera networks and proprietary AI-powered algorithms. MRI plans to expand its @Work retail solutions suite, which currently serves 500 retailers and property owners internationally.
Dublin, Ohio — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of Perimeter Center, a 139,000-square-foot shopping center in Dublin, roughly 17 miles north of Columbus. Ed Hanley and Kevin Fryman of Hanley, in association with ParaSell Inc., represented the buyer, an affiliate of Orton Development Inc., in the 1031 exchange transaction. Perimeter Center was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Giant Eagle Market District, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Edward Jones, Enterprise Rent A Car, Sport Clips, UPS Store and Jersey Mike’s Subs. The seller, …
Gahanna, Ohio — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $3.7 million sale of an 8,464-square-foot retail property in the Columbus suburb of Gahanna. The property, which was 85 percent leased at the time of sale, is home to City BBQ and WesBanco Bank. CJ Jackson, Erin Patton, Scott Wiles and Craig Fuller of Marcus & Millichap brokered the transaction. Both the buyer and seller were private, out-of-state investors. The asset sold at 96 percent of the list price, which equates to a cap rate of 6.5 percent.
Piqua, Ohio — Cooper Commercial has arranged the $2.8 million sale of a single-tenant retail building occupied by Starbucks Coffee in the Dayton suburb of Piqua. Dan Cooper of Cooper Commercial represented the seller, a private developer out of the Midwest, in the disposition of the property to an undisclosed Missouri-based buyer. The location was designed according to the latest Starbucks prototype, featuring a drive-thru lane, patio and prominent signage. The property is occupied under a 10-year, triple-net-lease featuring 10 percent rent increase every five years.
Columbus, Ohio — Lucky’s Market will join the tenant lineup at Thurber Village, a shopping center in Columbus undergoing redevelopment to include both retail and residential space. Lucky’s, a family-owned independent grocery store, will offer a mix of natural foods, fruits and vegetables. CASTO has owned Thurber Village since 2005. Redevelopment plans call for a 13,000-square-foot CVS/pharmacy store, a 21,000-square-foot Lucky’s store and 225 apartment units. The new CVS store will replace an existing CVS location. Construction is expected to begin this fall.
Oakwood Village, Ohio — The Palomar Group has brokered the $3.3 million sale of Hawthorne Shops in Oakwood Village, a southern suburb of Cleveland. The 50,957-square-foot retail center, built in 1991, is shadow anchored by Sam’s Club. Palomar Group represented the seller, Tabani Group, in the disposition of the property to Z.E.A. Capital Realty Holdings.
Columbus, Ohio — Gucci has opened its first Ohio store at Easton Town Center in Columbus. The boutique spans more than 5,000 square feet and showcases a wide collection of men’s and women’s small leather goods, handbags, luggage, jewelry, watches and eyewear. The Easton Town Center location features LED lighting, which is part of Gucci’s commitment to implement eco-friendly initiatives and energy-efficient technologies in its stores worldwide. Easton Town Center is a shopping, dining and entertainment destination with more than 240 shops, restaurants and entertainment spaces. L Brands, The Georgetown …
Cleveland, Ohio — The Cooper Commercial Investment Group has arranged the $3 million sale of a fully occupied retail center in suburban Cleveland. Further details on the property were undisclosed. Dan Cooper of Cooper Commercial represented the seller, a private Ohio-based investment group, in the disposition of the property to an undisclosed private investment group based in the Midwest.
Mayfield Heights, Ohio — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $4.2 million sale of a two-tenant retail property in Mayfield Heights, an eastern suburb of Cleveland. Located at 5930 Mayfield Road, the 14,557-square-foot property is fully occupied by NTB and Moe’s. CJ Jackson, Craig Fuller, Erin Patton and Scott Wiles of the Patton Wiles Fuller Group at Marcus & Millichap represented the private, Ohio-based seller. The team also secured and represented the buyer, a REIT.
Wilmington, Ohio — Cleeman Realty Group has arranged the off-market sale of Wilmington Plaza, a 198,085-square-foot retail center in Wilmington, Ohio. An undisclosed buyer represented by Jeremy Scheer and David Kaufman of Cleeman purchased the property for $7.9 million. Kroger anchors the center, which was 83 percent leased at the time of sale. “The buyer was attracted to the strong performing anchor tenant, national tenant lineup and upside potential through the lease-up of 33,000 square feet of vacant space,” says Scheer. The seller was also undisclosed.