Camp Hill, Pa. — Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, marking the second time in 24 months that the Pennsylvania-based convenience and drugstore chain has filed for voluntary bankruptcy protection. The previous filing in October 2023 preceded the closure of hundreds of stores across the country. The company is currently exploring opportunities to be acquired by outside entities. The company did not explicitly state how many of its stores would be immediately impacted but noted that it would …
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Pottstown, Pa. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Suburbia Shopping Center, a 154,219-square-foot retail property located in Pottstown, approximately 20 miles east of Reading. Originally built in 2003, the property spans 25.6 acres. GIANT grocery store anchors the center, which was 85 percent leased at the time of sale. Additional tenants at the center include Dollar Tree, Starbucks Coffee, UPS Store and Tower Health. Jim Galbally and Patrick Higgins of JLL Capital Markets Investment Sales and Advisory team represented the seller, Gambone Management Co., in the transaction. Powell …
Exton, Pa. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the $34.3 million sale of Exton Square, a 990,000-square-foot super-regional shopping center located in the Philadelphia suburb of Exton. Abrams Realty & Development acquired the property from PREIT. Originally built in 1973, the 75-acre center was renovated in 2000. The property — which is shadow anchored by Whole Foods Market — features tenants including Boscov’s, Macy’s, Main Line Health and Round1 Entertainment. Jim Galbally, David Monahan, Patrick Higgins and Fran Coyne of JLL represented the seller in the transaction.
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Two Retail Centers Totaling 122,365 Square Feet in Metro Philadelphia
Newtown and Bensalem, Pa. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of two retail centers in Pennsylvania totaling 122,365 square feet. The properties include Goodnoe’s Corner in Newtown and Village Center in Bensalem. Goodnoe’s Corner — originally built in 2008 — totals 34,660 square feet. Tenants at the property include AT&T Wireless, Madison Dental, Jule’s Thin Crust, Firstrust Bank, Apple Cleaners and Green Parrot Restaurant. Originally constructed in 1976 and renovated in 1999, Village Center is anchored by Acme Markets and comprises 87,705 square feet. Other tenants at the …
Bensalem, Pa. — JLL Capital Markets has facilitated the sale of Bensalem Shopping Center, a 109,057-square-foot retail center in Bensalem, roughly 19 miles north of Philadelphia. The buyer and sales price were undisclosed. Built in 1972, the center is situated on approximately 9 acres. The property — which was fully leased at the time of sale — is anchored by Indian supermarket chain Patel Brothers. Additional tenants at the center include Dollar General, Advance Auto Parts and Unlimited PCS. Jim Galbally and Patrick Higgins of JLL Capital Market’s Investment and …
Harrisburg, Pa. — High Pointe Commons, a 359,000-square-foot shopping center located in Harrisburg, has introduced its second wave of new retail tenants. The first wave of leases, which were announced within the past two years, include NYC Sugaring, FedEx, Fleet Feet, Five Below, Warhammer and LensCrafters. Additionally, three more tenants have joined the tenant roster this month, including men’s apparel store DXL Big + Tall, Crumbl Cookies, and AT&T, all of which are now open. Levin Management Corp. (LMC) leases and manages the property. Fred Younkin internally represented LMC in …
Red Mountain Group Acquires 415,613-Square-Foot Shopping Center in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
West Mifflin, Pa. — Red Mountain Group Inc. has acquired Century Square, a 415,613-square-foot regional shopping center located in West Mifflin, roughly 11 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh. Built in 1990 and renovated in 2016, the center is 82 percent leased. Anchors at the center include Lowe’s Home Improvement, Hobby Lobby, SHOP’n SAVE, Dunham’s Sports, Luxury Cinemas and Planet Fitness. The sales price was not disclosed.
Federal Realty Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Andorra Shopping Center Redevelopment in Philadelphia
Philadelphia — Federal Realty Investment Trust has broken ground on the next phase of redevelopment at Andorra Shopping Center located in northwest Philadelphia. Construction of the property, which began in February 2025, will include a 50,000-square-foot GIANT grocery store and the repositioning of 30,000 square feet of retail space. Additionally, the $30 million redevelopment will feature approximately 14,000 square feet of landscaped plazas and outdoor dining spaces, as well as a 10,000-square-foot KinderCare childcare facility. Andorra Shopping Center is currently home to several retailers including T.J. Maxx, Five Below and …
Doylestown, Pa. — Whole Foods Market will open a new 43,617-square-foot store in Doylestown, located 25 miles north of Philadelphia. The new location will feature more than 500 local items from the Mid-Atlantic region, offering customers certified organic produce, a selection of wines and beers, a Whole Foods-curated grocery section and wellness, beauty and lifestyle items. Additionally, the store will include a full-service seafood counter, full-service meat counter, specialty cheese department, hot food bar and bakery. The new location will open March 13.
Monroeville, Pa. — CBL Properties has sold Monroeville Mall, a 1.2-million-square-foot regional mall located in Monroeville, roughly 20 miles east of Pittsburgh. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Walmart purchased the property — which comprises the main mall building, adjacent strip mall, front entrance expansion and land parcels for Best Buy and Firestone — for $34 million in an all-cash transaction. Situated on 186 acres, the mall is anchored by Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and JCPenney. Other tenants at the property include Barnes & Noble, Cinemark Theatres, Guitar Center and Best Buy. …