Retail

The New Jersey retail landscape has changed, but the spending power of its residents hasn’t. Owners of malls, shopping centers and mixed-use projects will continue to adapt and invest in the state.

Government & Public Policy
East Orange project with 420 rentals, commercial space lands $298 million Aspire award

The next phase of a massive redevelopment in East Orange is one step closer to breaking ground with the help of a nearly $298 million tax credit award under the state’s Aspire program.

Retail
RIPCO: Trader Joe’s-anchored retail center in Edgewater hits 97 percent occupancy

Tenants have all but filled a 73,000-square-foot retail center in Edgewater after a flurry of recent leasing activity secured by RIPCO Real Estate.

Retail
Art school, event space takes 1,200 sq. ft. on Route 46 in Morris County, Azarian says

A painting school and event space is coming to Rockaway Borough, where it will occupy more than 1,200 square feet under a deal arranged by Azarian Realty Co.

Finance & Capital Markets
G.S. Wilcox sources $26 million loan for Blue Star Shopping Center updates

The owner of the Blue Star Shopping Center in Watchung has closed on a $26 million loan for the property’s ongoing redevelopment, in a deal arranged by G.S. Wilcox & Co.

Retail
Café leases 1,100 sq. ft. to help fill Rochelle Park retail center, Azarian says

A new quick-service café is coming to Rochelle Park after taking space at a highly visible shopping center, in a newly announced deal by Azarian Realty Co.

Retail
LMC: Deals with Burlington, Marshalls among newest leases at Blue Star Shopping Center

Burlington is coming to the revitalized Blue Star Shopping Center in Watchung, in one of several newly announced leases at the property by Levin Management Corp.

Retail
Preowned electronics store PayMore opens in Paramus, Goldstein Group says

A chain of preowned electronics stores has arrived in Paramus after a recent lease arranged by The Goldstein Group, the brokerage team announced Monday.

Retail
Domino’s franchise takes 1,300 sq. ft. in Ringwood, Christie’s Commercial says

A new Domino’s is opening at a Passaic County shopping center after a lease arranged by Christie’s Commercial Real Estate, the brokerage firm said last week.

Retail
NAI Hanson: Wonder joins retail roster at Print House project in Hackensack

The developers of the sprawling Print House project in Hackensack have all but filled its retail space after leasing more than 4,300 square feet to the food hall startup Wonder.

Professional Services
Otteau Group, influential appraisal and advisory firm, promotes Montferrat to partner

The Otteau Group has elevated Connor Montferrat to partner, citing his contributions, leadership and service to clients since he joined the Matawan-based firm in 2017.