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Merus Reveals Renderings of Nashville Retail Venture

Atlanta & Southeast + Tennessee + Retail | July 8, 2026

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PNC Rebranding 82 FirstBank Colorado Branch Locations

Phoenix & Southwest + Denver + Retail | July 7, 2026

Partnership Unveils Plans for Redevelopment of Former Brooklyn Macy’s Building

New York & Tri-State + Outer Boroughs + Retail | July 8, 2026

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Merus Reveals Renderings of Nashville Retail Venture

Atlanta & Southeast + Tennessee + Retail | July 8, 2026

Merus unveiled the first conceptual renderings for the future retail district at its $450 million Rivergate redevelopment. The release marks the next step in transforming the former RiverGate Mall site into a walkable, mixed-use district that will bring together housing, retail, dining, public gathering space, and new infrastructure across 57 acres in the Rivergate corridor. …

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DLC Pays $36.6M for Charlotte Retail Center

Atlanta & Southeast + Carolinas + Retail | July 1, 2026

DLC Management paid $36.6 million for Perimeter Woods, a 127,000 square foot retail center across from Northlake Mall in Charlotte. Kite Realty was the seller. The Charlotte Business Journal reports the Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE: KRG) took ownership of Perimeter Woods in 2014 after acquiring real estate investment trust Inland Diversified. Perimeter Woods was part …

Latest Boston & New England Retail Stories

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Caribbean Restaurant Concept Brings Everett’s Gateway Center to 100% Leased

Boston & New England + Metro Boston + Retail | July 6, 2026

Urban Edge Properties said Monday that New York-based Juici Patties, a fast-growing Caribbean restaurant concept, will open at Gateway Center in Everett, MA. The 2,450-square-foot space will be the brand’s first location in Massachusetts. “By helping to launch this new dining experience in the Boston area, Urban Edge continues to upgrade the merchandise mix at Gateway Center, …

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Natick Retail Offers “Strong Long-Term Opportunity” to New Owner

Boston & New England + Metro Boston + Retail | June 30, 2026

ABG Commercial Realty arranged the sale of a 20,300-square-foot retail property located at 321 Worcester St. (Route 9 West) in Natick, MA. The property was sold by PEC Realty LLC to Empire Management Corporation for $7.25 million. ABG SVP Bernard Gibbons represented the buyer. The property features a flexible open floor plan with 13-foot clear ceiling …

Latest California Retail Stories

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Multi-Year TAWA Gateway Redevelopment Completes First Phase

California + Los Angeles + Retail | July 1, 2026

Commercial real estate development and management company Sunny Skies Terrace has completed the first phase of a multi-year redevelopment of TAWA Gateway in San Gabriel. As part of Phase One, 14 new food, entertainment, and lifestyle retailers are coming online in 2026 and through early 2027. “TAWA Gateway is more than a redevelopment project—it’s an …

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Redwood West, Panattoni Team to Acquire Long Beach’s The Pike

California + Los Angeles + Retail | July 1, 2026

Redwood West, in partnership with Panattoni, has acquired The Pike, Long Beach, a waterfront retail, dining and entertainment lifestyle center. Although Redwood West and Panattoni did not identify the seller or sale price, SITE Centers Corp. announced separately that it sold the 394,616-square-foot center for $50 million. Northmarq’s Investment Sales team led by Bryan Ley and Tim Kuruzar arranged the …

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JLL Arranges Sale of Lincoln Park Retail Center to Curbline Properties

Chicago & Midwest + North Side + Retail | July 2, 2026

JLL has secured the sale of Clybourn Center, a 33,140-square-foot unanchored strip center strategically located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. JLL’s Capital Market Investment and Sales Advisory team, representing the seller, was led by Managing Director Michael Nieder and Director Brian Page. Leasing efforts at the center have been spearheaded by Steve Schwartz and his …

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Kroger to Buy Grocer Giant Eagle in $1.6B Deal

Chicago & Midwest + Ohio + Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + Retail | July 2, 2026

U.S. grocer Kroger has reached a $1.65 billion deal to buy regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle, strengthening its presence in the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic region. The transaction includes $1.25 billion in cash and the assumption of approximately $400 million in outstanding liabilities. Giant Eagle, which is privately held, has 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone …

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1M-SF Wynwood Plaza Debuts in Miami

Florida & Gulf Coast + Developers of the Year + South Florida + Retail | October 28, 2025

L&L Holding Company and Oak Row Equities, along with project partner Shorenstein Investment Advisers (“Shorenstein”) and co-investor Claure Group, formally opened Wynwood Plaza at 95 NW 29th Street in Miami. A luxury apartment community and a Class AAA office tower anchor the one-million-square-foot urban campus. At the center of the development are a mix of shops …

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96K-SF Coral Springs Retail Center Changes Hands

Florida & Gulf Coast + South Florida + Retail | July 7, 2026

35 Oak Holdings offloaded The Plaza at Coral Springs for $18.3 million. The South Florida Business Journal reports that The Plaza at Coral Springs last sold for $17.74 million in 2016. It was built on the 10.6-acre site just east of Coral Square Mall in 1985. Maven Real Estate was the buyer. of the 96,000-square-foot …

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Ryan Cos. Building Tampa-Area Apartment, Retail Project

Florida & Gulf Coast + Gulf Coast + Retail | July 6, 2026

A new mixed-use development is bringing hundreds of residential units and thousands of square feet of commercial space to a fast-growing suburban area in Wesley Chapel in Pasco County. The Tampa Bay Business Journal reports that Pomelo Square will have 325 apartments, 90 townhomes, over 42,000 square feet of retail space and a hotel. Ryan …

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Grosvenor Group Looks to Sell U.S. Property Holdings

Global + Retail | May 12, 2026

Grosvenor Group, the centuries-old British property group owned by the billionaire Duke of Westminster, plans to sell its direct U.S. real estate holdings valued at about £700 million (US$954 million) as it pivots towards indirect investments in the region, Bloomberg News and other sources reported. The sale will happen “over a period of time,” probably …

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Choice Properties, KingSett to Acquire First Capital REIT in $9.4B Deal

Global + National + Retail | April 16, 2026

KingSett and Choice Properties will acquire First Capital in a unit and cash transaction valued at approximately $9.4 billion, including the assumption of certain debt, the three companies announced Thursday. As part of the agreement, Choice Properties will acquire approximately $5.0 billion of high-quality retail assets from First Capital, while KingSett will acquire approximately $4.4 …

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Keys to Success for Retail’s Multi-Category Giants

National + Retail | June 16, 2026

A small group of dominant players increasingly dominates physical retail, says Placer.ai in a new white paper. Walmart, Target, Costco Wholesale and Dollar General span grocery, essentials and discretionary categories at a scale none of their rivals can match. Titled Physical Retail in 2026: How the Giants Are Winning, the white paper examines how Walmart, …

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Michael Puline: Principal’s Mindset is Essential to Modern Brokerage

National + Retail | June 15, 2026

Retail real estate veteran Michael Puline has joined Marcus & Millichap to guide the strategic growth of Marcus & Millichap’s and Institutional Property Advisors’ (IPA) retail divisions and lead the company’s retail investment sales professionals, helping to ensure seamless execution and client service delivery. He brings a 25-year track record of closing more than 2,500 leasing and sale transactions totaling $8.5 billion. Connect CRE …

Latest New York & Tri-State Retail Stories

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Partnership Unveils Plans for Redevelopment of Former Brooklyn Macy’s Building

New York & Tri-State + Outer Boroughs + Retail | July 8, 2026

United American Land, together with partners The Jackson Group and Dreamscape Retail & Entertainment, has unveiled plans for BKX, a redevelopment of the former Macy’s building at 422 Fulton St. into one of New York City’s largest and most ambitious retail developments. Spanning approximately 440,000 square feet across five levels, BKX will represent the largest …

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Charney Acquires 143 Roebling in Williamsburg

New York & Tri-State + Outer Boroughs + Retail | July 1, 2026

Charney Companies has completed the $20-million purchase of 143 Roebling St., a 100,000-square-foot building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Financing was provided by BH3 Fund Advisors in a structured transaction. Charney plans to fortify and restore the property. “We are very excited to be taking over ownership for this building and know local residents will be as well,” …

Latest Phoenix & Southwest Retail Stories

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PNC Rebranding 82 FirstBank Colorado Branch Locations

Phoenix & Southwest + Denver + Retail | July 7, 2026

PNC Bank paid $4.1 billion for FirstBank Holding Co. earlier this year. Now, PNC is taking down the FirstBank signs and replacing them with their own at 82 branches throughout Colorado. PNC now has 120 branches statewide. The Denver Business Journal reports FirstBank was the state’s largest until PNC took it over. PNC is the nation’s …

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Denver to Debut Two Aldi Stores

Phoenix & Southwest + Denver + Retail | July 2, 2026

Grocer Aldi is introducing itself to Colorado by opening two Denver-area stores. The first is a location in Denver’s Central Park neighborhood in a retail property. The Denver Business Journal reports the future store will be at the southeast corner of Interstate 70 and Central Park Boulevard, at 9111 E. 40th Ave. It will consist …

Latest Seattle & Northwest Retail Stories

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Silent Partner AI Secures Investment from NYO Capital

Seattle & Northwest + Washington + Retail | June 23, 2026

Washington-based Silent Partner AI, the company behind Contactter.ai, announced a strategic growth investment from NYO Capital, a growth equity firm. Silent Partner AI serves dealerships across North America and integrates with the automotive industry’s CRM and DMS platforms. The company’s solutions help dealerships improve lead engagement and automate customer communications. Contactter.ai consolidates email, SMS, web …

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Tuli Lodge Opens Pop-Up Location at Vulcan Real Estate’s Lake Union Piers

Seattle & Northwest + Seattle + Retail | June 1, 2026

Seattle social sauna concept Tuli Lodge has opened its third pop-up location at Vulcan Real Estate’s Lake Union Piers, 901 Fairview Ave N., in Seattle, Washington. Tulli Lodge began as a series of pop-up locations across Seattle, recently including Old Stove Ship Canal and a six-month residency at Pier 62. After a trip to Norway, …

Latest Texas Retail Stories

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Houston Retail Market Remains Healthy as Retail Demand Fills Existing, New Spaces

Texas + Houston-Galveston + Retail | July 2, 2026

Houston’s retail market as of mid-year 2026 reported healthy marketwide occupancy of 95.2 percent, largely due to highly occupied new development in combination with expanding retailers absorbing existing vacancies. Additionally, the market is seeing limited chain closings. The findings are based on Weitzman’s review of Houston’s retail inventory, totaling 168.9 million square feet across multi-tenant …

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Texas Tapped for Two Buc-ee’s

Texas + Retail | June 29, 2026

The attention Buc-ee’s has received from World Cup tourists is widespread. What used to be a regional phenomenon has spread beyond Texas and, for that matter, the United States. The stores pack much more into their building footprint than convenience goods and gas pumps. They are typically larger than most supermarkets. They tout that they …

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Kroger to Buy Grocer Giant Eagle in $1.6B Deal

Chicago & Midwest + Ohio + Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + Retail | July 2, 2026

U.S. grocer Kroger has reached a $1.65 billion deal to buy regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle, strengthening its presence in the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic region. The transaction includes $1.25 billion in cash and the assumption of approximately $400 million in outstanding liabilities. Giant Eagle, which is privately held, has 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone …

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MCB Real Estate Acquires Stake in Annapolis Retail Center

Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic + Maryland + Retail | June 29, 2026

MCB Real Estate completed the purchase of an ownership interest in Annapolis Plaza, a 165,565-square-foot retail destination located at 150 Jennifer Road in Annapolis, Maryland. MCB’s institutional partner will retain an ownership interest in the property, while MCB will oversee leasing strategy, asset management, and property management at the center. Annapolis Plaza represents the latest …

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Hightower Advisors Adds 3 Firms with $5B in AUM to W-2 Advisory Platform

Hightower Advisors Adds 3 Firms with $5B in AUM to W-2 Advisory Platform

Direct Investment | July 8, 2026

Aspen Standard Wealth Purchases $1.3B RIA in Michigan

Aspen Standard Wealth Purchases $1.3B RIA in Michigan

Wealth Management | July 8, 2026

Boutique RIA Aspire Wealth Advisory Group Launches with Over $100M AUM

Boutique RIA Aspire Wealth Advisory Group Launches with Over $100M AUM

Financial Advisory | July 8, 2026

Arctos Closes Record-Breaking $6.2B Inaugural GP Solutions Fund

Arctos Closes Record-Breaking $6.2B Inaugural GP Solutions Fund

Alternative Assets | July 8, 2026