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.

Retail
Strength training fitness franchise taps CBRE as leasing agent for national expansion

A boutique fitness franchise has tapped CBRE to help guide its expansion into at least 20 key U.S. markets in the year ahead.

People
JDA Group names vice president of operations after latest promotion

JDA Group LLC has announced another promotion on its Hoboken-based team, tapping a property manager as its new vice president of operations.

Professional Services
Top retail broker rejoins CBRE New Jersey team

A longtime New Jersey retail broker has returned to CBRE.

Retail
Nail salon takes 1,600 sq. ft. at Chatham retail center, LMC says

A shopping center in Chatham has reached full occupancy with a newly completed, 1,600-square-foot lease by a nail salon, in a deal arranged by Levin Management Corp.

Retail
Atkins sells 6,800 sq. ft. Cherry Hill restaurant

Atkins Cos. has sold a 6,750-square-foot restaurant in Cherry Hill to a private buyer.

Government & Public Policy
Scotch Plains seeking developer, forging ahead with long-awaited downtown revival

Scotch Plains is seeking a developer after recently adopting a long-awaited redevelopment plan for its downtown, aiming to create a vibrant hub with a mix of retail, restaurants, housing, a consolidated library and town hall, public plazas and parking.

Retail
Ripco named leasing agent for 48,000 sq. ft. retail space in Paramus

Olshan Properties, the owner of a prominent retail property in Paramus, has tapped Ripco Real Estate to market 48,000 square feet at the site.

Retail
East Brunswick strip mall sells for $4 million, Marcus says

A personal trust has sold a nearly 17,000-square-foot strip mall along East Brunswick’s busy Route 18 corridor, according to a brokerage team with Marcus & Millichap.

Professional Services
Retail brokerage adds veteran builder, developer Langan to New Jersey team

A veteran construction and commercial real estate executive in New Jersey has joined Legend Properties as a senior sales associate.

Retail
LMC: Optometrist takes 2,200 sq. ft. at Monmouth shopping center

An optometry practice will be the latest tenant at a Manasquan shopping center after agreeing to lease 2,200 square feet at the property, according to Levin Management Corp.