Real Estate

Alamo, Calif. -- Donahue Schriber Realty Group announced that it acquired Alamo Plaza located in Alamo, California from Investco Advisors late 2015.

The 195,147 sq. ft. shopping center is anchored by Safeway and features Rite-Aid, 24 Hour Fitness, Richards Arts and Crafts, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Panera Bread, and more.

Nordstrom continues to expand its off-price format, with plans to open a Nordstrom Rack at The Marketplace at Braintree in Braintree, Massachusetts. The approximately 35,000-sq.-ft. store, leased from Seritage Growth Properties is scheduled to open in fall 2016.

Nordstrom Rack at The Marketplace at Braintree will join a diverse group of retailers including Ulta Beauty, Sports Authority, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond and PetSmart. The 351,282-sq.-ft. center is located south of downtown Boston and near main highways including I-93, I-95 and Route 3.

The Finish Line has promoted its president to CEO and plans to close a quarter of its stores as the retailer said supply chain problems hurt its third quarter performance.

The retailer announced that Sam Sato will succeed Glenn Lyon as CEO of The Finish Line, Inc., effective Feb. 28. Lyon will transition to the role of non-executive chairman of the board.

Redding, Calif. -- Rouse Properties announced it has significantly improved key operating metrics at Mt. Shasta Mall located in Redding, California, through execution of its leasing strategy with prominent national and regional retailers, as well cosmetic enhancements to the interior and exterior of the mall.

St. Petersburg, Fla. -- The Sembler Company added 420,000 sq. ft. of new acquisitions to its portfolio in 2015, in addition to breaking ground on three new shopping centers and inking deals for three more – all while maintaining more than 95% portfolio occupancy.

Mahopac, N.Y. -- Heidenberg Properties announced The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company has executed a lease to occupy 54,000 sq. ft. at Lake Plaza Shopping Center in Mahopac, New York.

The new Stop & Shop will be built from the ground up, replacing the existing 24,000 sq. ft. Key Food and the 7,800 sq. ft. CVS. This redevelopment will be more than 25,000 sq. ft. larger than the two existing stores, expanding Lake Plaza Shopping Center from 141,000 to over 166,000 sq. ft.

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. -- Mid-America Asset Management announced that the firm recently secured three new retail leases on behalf of Orland Park Crossing located in Orland Park, Illinois. Orland Park Crossing is a 107,371-sq. ft. lifestyle center featuring tenants White House | Black Market, Talbots, Charles Schwab, Ann Taylor, Charming Charlie and more.

Gaithersburg, Md. -- Elion Partners announced it has completed capital improvements for Goshen Plaza in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The 45,654 sq. ft., CVS-anchored shopping center has undergone upgrades to its exterior, landscaping and parking lots.

“Our goal is to increase visibility and enhance the customer’s experience while at Goshen Plaza,” said Juan DeAngulo, managing principal, Elion Partners. “The capital improvement project ensures Goshen Plaza will remain a top community destination for years to come.