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
Recreational cannabis sales in New Jersey set to begin April 21, regulators says

Sales of adult use recreational marijuana in New Jersey are slated to begin in less than a week after state officials approved the expansion of several existing medical dispensaries.

Finance & Capital Markets
Lender provides $7.9 million for plans to convert Montclair, Clifton commercial buildings

A national private direct lender has closed nearly $8 million in financing for projects that will reposition vacant buildings in Montclair and Clifton.

Retail
Azarian details Q1 deals with food, retail tenants across New Jersey portfolio

A fast-growing cookie franchise has leased nearly 2,000 square feet of retail space in Middlesex County, in one of several first-quarter transactions by Azarian Realty Co.

Retail
Wharton Realty buys 517,000 sq. ft. power center in Gloucester County

An Eatontown-based firm has acquired a nearly 520,000-square-foot retail center in the Gloucester County township of Deptford, in a transaction arranged by JLL.

Industrial
Marcus Partners adds light industrial, movie theater properties in Morris County

Investment firm Marcus Partners has acquired four commercial properties in East Hanover, adding nearly 155,000 square feet to its New Jersey portfolio.

Retail
North Bergen mixed-use property sold for $740,000

A personal trust has sold a 2,400-square-foot mixed-use property in Hudson County for $740,000, according to a brokerage team with Marcus & Millichap.

Retail
Vantage Commercial: Bar, lounge owner buys Pennsauken property for new location

A bar and lounge owner is eyeing a new location after its purchase of a restaurant property in Pennsuaken, brokers with Vantage Commercial announced Thursday.

Professional Services
LMC names new COO, CFO as key executive prepares to retire

Levin Management Corp. has announced two promotions to help fill the role of a longtime top executive who will retire this summer.

Retail
Marcus: Net-leased Bank of America property in Clifton trades for $3.8 million

Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the sale of a 4,450-square-foot, net-leased Bank of America property in Clifton, the brokerage firm announced Tuesday.

Deals
Newmark inks deals with financial services firms, retail users in downtown Summit

Three retail tenants and two office users have signed leases in downtown Summit, in a series of newly announced transactions by Newmark Associates.