New Jersey industrial rents hold strong during COVID outbreak, brokerage firms say

The pandemic has not stifled rent growth in New Jersey’s industrial market, as Amazon and other e-commerce users continue to drive leasing and construction activity statewide.

LMC: Nail salon takes 1,700 sq. ft. at North Brunswick retail center

A nail salon has inked a 1,700-square-foot lease at a North Brunswick shopping center, under a recently completed transaction with Levin Management Corp.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.