REAL ESTATE

New Orleans -- Covington, La.-based Stirling Properties said that The Fresh Market will open a new store in New Orleans on July 25, marking the grocery retailer’s fourth store in the state.

“We are excited to open our store in New Orleans and to expand our reach in Louisiana,” said Craig Carlock, Fresh Market president and CEO. “We look forward to introducing The Fresh Market’s concept of quality perishables, excellent customer service and a unique atmosphere to an expanded customer base.”    

Glendale, Calif. -- Vietnamese-French fusion restaurant 9021Pho said it will open a new restaurant at General Growth Properties-owned Glendale Galleria, in Glendale, Calif.

The restaurant is slated to open fourth quarter 2012. 9021Pho has two other Southern California locations in Beverly Hills and Westlake Village. 
 
 

Dallas -- X-Team partner Venture Commercial said that mattress retailer Sleep Experts has signed a lease to open a new store in Hurst, Texas, at the Shops at North East Mall, which is owned by Simon Property Group.

The 4,305-sq.-ft. store is slated to open by the end of July.
 

Charlotte, N.C. -- Commercial real estate solution-provider AMTdirect said Thursday it has launched a free version of its web-based real estate software.

The intent, said AMTdirect, is to provide access to the portfolio management application to smaller companies that may not have been able to fund it previously as well as to larger retailers that haven’t yet automated their real estate management processes.

Bedford, Ind. -- Beachwood, Ohio-based Chase Properties said it has acquired Williams Crossing in Bedford, Ind., from Horne Properties.

Williams Crossing is a 50,000-sq.-ft. shopping center that is shadow-anchored by a Super Walmart. Other tenants in the center include Dollar Tree, Maurices, Shoe Show and Hibbett Sports. Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale.
 

Springfield, Pa. -- Ulta Beauty said it will open at Springfield (Pa.) Mall in fall 2012.

The 10,328-sq.-ft. store will feature a full-service salon in addition to its customary offerings, and will join anchors Macy’s and Target along with more than 70 specialty retailers at the center.

Springfield Mall is owned by Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) and Simon Property Group.
 

Woodbridge, N.J. -- Fameco Real Estate said it has leased retail space at Plaza Square in Wayne, N.J., bringing the center to full occupancy.
 
The 104,000-sq.-ft. center, owned by Jacksonville, Fla.-based Regency Centers, is anchored by ShopRite with Bank of America, Dollar Power, Bensi Italian Restaurant and Wendy’s. Recent lease signings include Great Clips, Hand & Stone, C2 Education and GNC.
 

Corpus Christi, Texas -- Northern Tool + Equipment has signed a lease to open a 15,000-sq.-ft. facility in a shopping center anchored by Cavender’s Boot City, located in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Venture Commercial, which represents Northern Tool, made the announcement.