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.

Deals
BRC: Investor completes 1031 exchange after $37 million industrial sale in Bridgewater

A firm that recently sold a five-building industrial complex in Bridgewater has acquired a retail center in the Southeast as part of a Section 1031 like-kind exchange.

Finance & Capital Markets
JLL suburban tristate capital markets team inks $4.7 billion in 2022 sales

Brokers with JLL’s suburban tristate capital markets team are forecasting a busy 2023 after a year in which they completed some $4.7 billion in sale transactions.

Finance & Capital Markets
Marcus arranges $13.3 million acquisition loan for Sussex retail center

An investor has secured a $13.3 million acquisition loan for a grocery-anchored shopping center in Sussex County, in a deal arranged by Marcus & Millichap.

Retail
Azarian: Hobby Lobby takes 59,000 sq. ft. at Neptune Twp. shopping center

Hobby Lobby has leased nearly 59,000 square feet at a grocery-anchored retail center in Neptune Township, in a newly announced deal by Azarian Realty Co.

Retail
Growing circuit-based gym franchise takes 3,000 sq. ft. in Old Bridge, LMC says

A gym franchise has found a new home in Old Bridge after leasing space at a 26,000-square-foot shopping center, according to an agency team with Levin Management Corp.

People
Larken adds commercial property manager for central New Jersey

Larken Associates has named a new property manager for its commercial real estate portfolio in central New Jersey.

Retail
Azarian boasts record growth in 2022 fueled by new leasing, management assignments

Azarian Realty Co. is riding high after record growth in 2022, thanks to more than 60,000 square feet of leasing activity and the addition of 75,000 square feet to its management portfolio.

Government & Public Policy
Evans, key Trenton business leader, outlines goals as new chair of downtown association

A top executive with Greater Trenton, the nonprofit economic development organization in the city, has taken the reins as board chair of the Trenton Downtown Association.

Finance & Capital Markets
Provident closes $7.5 million loan to refi Ashkenazy-owned retail center in Atlantic City

Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp. has secured a $7.5 million loan to refinance a 76,000-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center in Atlantic City.

Retail
Katz & Associates promotes New Jersey-based broker to vice president

Katz & Associates has announced a series of promotions to start the year, including one in the brokerage firm’s home office in Englewood Cliffs.