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.

Events
CREW NJ inducts new president, board of directors (SLIDESHOW)

A new slate of leaders have taken the reins at Commercial Real Estate Women of New Jersey, the state’s top association for connecting and advancing professional women across the industry.

Retail
Jiu-jitsu academy inks 2,600 sq. ft. lease in Hackensack, NAI Hanson says

A martial arts academy is relocating and expanding within Hackensack, following a 2,600-square-foot lease brokered by NAI James E. Hanson.

Retail
SLIDESHOW: ICSC’s New York Deal Making conference

Commercial real estate brokers and executives descended on the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan last week for the International Council of Shopping Centers’ annual New York Deal Making conference.

Retail
Montclair project welcomes new 2,500 sq. ft. CycleBar studio (SLIDESHOW)

CycleBar has opened the doors to a new 2,500-square-foot studio in downtown Montclair.

Retail
REIT acquires 137,000 sq. ft. Middlesex County retail center

A real estate investment trust has acquired a 137,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center in South Plainfield, following a deal arranged by brokers with HFF.

Office
Prism launches new website, digital platforms for Roche redevelopment

Prism Capital Partners has unveiled a new website and social media platforms for the ongoing redevelopment of the former Hoffmann-La Roche campus in Clifton and Nutley, as part of its effort to gather community input at what is now known as ON3.

Retail
Developer breaks ground on final piece of Morris County shopping center

Key Properties has broken ground on a standalone restaurant building in Cedar Knolls, marking the final piece of a redevelopment project that has given way to a new 107,000-square-foot retail center.

Retail
Sabre named retail leasing agent at Bell Works

Somerset Development has tapped Sabre Real Estate Group to oversee retail leasing at the 2 million-square-foot Bell Works complex in Holmdel.

Government & Public Policy
At NAIOP forum, coalition unveils playbook for redevelopment policy

A group of commercial real estate leaders gathered Tuesday to unveil a new policy agenda to promote smart growth and redevelopment, urging lawmakers and Gov.-elect Phil Murphy to take action that will help New Jersey stay competitive in the years to come.

Retail
JLL: Jersey Shore retail center inks 30,000 sq. ft. in leases

An Aldi supermarket and an urgent care center will be among the tenants at a soon-to-be-completed shopping center in Monmouth County, following leases brokered by JLL.