Geneva, Ill. — Lamar Cos., in partnership with Real Capital Solutions, has acquired Geneva Commons, a 440,370-square-foot shopping center in the Chicago suburb of Geneva. Dick’s Sporting Goods and Barnes & Noble anchor the property. Other tenants at the center include Sephora, Athleta, Lovesac, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Bath & Body Works, J. Crew Factory and First Watch. Lamar plans to implement capital improvements to the property.
Atlanta — Walmart will open a 75,000-square-foot Walmart Neighborhood Market store in the Vine City neighborhood of Atlanta. Previously, the brand operated a Supercenter store at the property, which closed in December 2022 due to fire damage. The new store will feature a full-service deli, money center, expanded bakery, online pickup and delivery service and a health service room. Scheduled to open on Wednesday, May 22, this marks Walmart’s first conversion of a Supercenter store to a Neighborhood Market store.
Sayreville, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $7.2 million sale of a 25,898-square-foot retail center located in Sayreville, about 40 miles south of Manhattan. QuickChek anchors the property, which was 97 percent leased at the time of sale to 14 tenants. Ala Cafiero and Brent Hyldahl of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction.
New York City — Michael Carroll and John Hayes have joined New York City-based RD Management LLC, a property owner and operator with a portfolio comprising more than 170 properties throughout the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico. RD has appointed Carroll and Hayes to the roles of co-chief executive officer and chief financial officer, respectively. Richard Birdoff, who has been with RD for more than 30 years, will serve as co-CEO and executive chairman moving forward. Carroll’s previous experience includes founding ShopOne Centers REIT in 2017 and serving as CEO of …
Peachtree City, Ga. — Six new tenants have signed leases at The Avenue Peachtree City, a shopping center located in Peachtree City, roughly 40 miles outside Atlanta. Beignets and Brew is now open at the property, with HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern scheduled to open a 5,781-square-foot restaurant later this month. Kendra Scott, Motivate Studios and 9292 Korean BBQ have also signed leases at the center and will occupy 2,000; 2,000; and 8,015 square feet, respectively, beginning this summer. Additionally, Arhaus will open a 7,085-square-foot store at The Avenue Peachtree City later this …
Riverside, Calif. — Gantry has secured a $17 million loan for the refinancing of Magnolia Towne Center, a retail center located in Riverside. Tenants at the property, which totals 133,000 square feet, include Ralph’s and Wells Fargo. Strategic Real Estate Advisors (SRA) is currently negotiating 27,000 square feet of leases at the property on behalf of the ownership. James Ruiz of Gantry arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate financing through a life insurance company on behalf of the borrower.
Casa Grande, Ariz. — SRS Real Estate Partners has arranged the $7.7 million sale of the former Casa Grande Mall in Casa Grande, roughly 50 miles outside Phoenix. Totaling 221,328 square feet, the property was formerly anchored by Kmart, Big Lots and a movie theater. Brian Polachek of SRS represented the buyer, Hinkson Co. LLC, in the transaction. Hinkson Co. plans to redevelop the property.
Romeoville, Ill. — PMAT Cos. has acquired The Shops of Romeoville, an 82,660-square-foot retail center located in the Chicago suburb of Romeoville. Tenants at the property, which was 65 percent occupied at the time of sale, include T.J.Maxx, Petco and Discovery Clothing. Since purchasing the center in December 2023, PMAT has renewed existing anchor tenancy and executed a new long-term lease with Ross Dress for Less.
Jacksonville, Fla. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.1 million sale of Dunn Ave Plaza, a 42,570-square-foot shopping center located in Jacksonville. Situated on 3.4 acres, the property was 67 percent leased at the time of sale to 26 tenants. Simon Grigoryan and Edwinn Bruchman of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction.
Wrentham, Mass. — Five new tenants have signed leases at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Wrentham. Pottery Barn is scheduled to open later this month at the property, which is also home to sister brand West Elm Outlet. Apparel retailers OFFLINE by Aerie, Hollister Co. and Gilly Hicks have also signed leases at the property. OFFLINE by Aerie will open this summer, and Hollister Co. and Gilly Hicks are scheduled to open this fall. Additionally, Shake Shack will open a restaurant in late winter of this year. Wrentham Village Premium Outlets …
