Retail
Jeffery: Burlington Coat Factory takes 47,000 sq. ft. in Union

Burlington Coat Factory has leased nearly 47,000 square feet at a former Toys R Us and Babies R Us location in Union, the largest among several newly announced deals by Jeffery Realty.

Government & Public Policy
Analytical instruments company moves to North Brunswick with EDA-backed financing

Alliance Calibrations Group, which manages instruments in chemical laboratories, has acquired an 11,000-square-foot facility in North Brunswick that will serve as its permanent headquarters.

Industrial
Colliers inks 112,000 sq. ft. extension at North Brunswick warehouse

A building and construction products distributor has extended its 112,000-square-foot lease in North Brunswick, brokers with Colliers International announced Monday.

Government & Public Policy
EDA rebrands 50-acre research, incubator park in North Brunswick

The state Economic Development Authority has rebranded a well-known 50-acre research and incubator park in North Brunswick.

Retail
LMC announces promotion for leasing rep

A leasing professional at Levin Management Corp. has earned a promotion after three years with the real estate services firm.

Government & Public Policy
Murphy renews call for state-supported venture capital fund

Gov. Phil Murphy hit the road on Wednesday to highlight a plan to draw more venture capital to New Jersey, a key piece of his proposal to replace the state’s expiring business incentives.

Industrial
New 300,000 sq. ft. warehouse project marks new chapter after massive North Brunswick fire

A fulfillment and logistics business has committed to a 300,000-square-foot, built-to-suit facility in North Brunswick, giving new life to an industrial site that was leveled by a massive fire nearly four years ago.

Industrial
Colliers: Interest remains high, but options still scarce in New Jersey industrial market

A lack of new supply in New Jersey’s industrial market led to a year-end slowdown in leasing — despite high demand — setting up another year of robust activity for newly built warehouse and logistics space.

Government & Public Policy
Kearny Point, Bell Works among sites eligible for EDA rent grants for startups

The state has approved nine locations at which technology or life sciences startups can apply for rent support grants that would help them move into incubators, accelerators or co-working spaces, including some of New Jersey’s largest redevelopment projects.

Retail
Grocer, beauty retailer signal latest shift for Middlesex County shopping center

The changing face of retail is on full display at the North Village Shopping Center on Route 1, where a new Trader Joe’s recently opened in a space vacated by Barnes & Noble. The center has now attracted another leading name in retail — all part of an effort by its management team to reinvent the property for the second time in less than 20 years.