REAL ESTATE

Phillips Edison hires VP, assistant general counsel
Cincinnati -- Phillips Edison & Company it has appointed Theresa (“Terry”) Shea as VP, assistant general counsel. In her new role, Shea will work closely with the general counsel to provide legal advice to the Company concerning all aspects of its business.
Maryland’s newest resort experience MGM National Harbor names exclusive leasing agent
National Harbor, Md. -- JLL announced that it has been retained by MGM Resorts International to lease the luxury retail promenade in its newest development, MGM National Harbor located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. MGM National Harbor will encompass 308 hotel rooms, a 125,000-sq.-ft. casino, 12 world-class food and beverage venues, a 27,000-sq.-ft. spa, a 3,000-seat theater and 18,000 sq. ft. of high-end luxury retail space expected to open in fourth quarter 2016.

Barneys New York in spectacular homecoming

Barneys New York has opened flagship in downtown Manhattan on the same block that the upscale retailer was founded on in 1923 and maintained a presence through the late 1990's.
Whole Foods’ new 365 format to anchor Butler Town Center

Whole Foods Market’s 365 store concept is the first anchor to be announced for Butler Town Center, in Gainesville, Florida. It is also the first 365 location to be announced for the state of Florida.
Off-pricer to make Canadian debut

Nordstrom continues to expand north of the border.

The retailer announced that its Nordstrom Rack off-price division will open its first Canadian location, in Toronto, in 2018.

The 38,600-sq.-ft. store will be located at One Bloor in Yorkville, on the southeast corner of Yonge Street and Bloor Street, a well-known shopping district in Toronto. It will be approximately one mile north of the Nordstrom full-line store, which is scheduled to open in September 2016 at CF Eaton Centre.
Report: Whole Foods Market considering tattoo parlors in new chain

Shoppers at Whole Foods Market’s new 365 chain might be able to get a tattoo while they stock up on organic kale smoothies and non-GMO dog food.

In an interview on Bloomberg TV, Whole Foods CEO Walter Robb says the 365 format is going to try some tactics outside of the traditional supermarket playbook, including setting up tattoo parlors in the stores.
Tysons Galleria getting 10-restaurant food hall

A celebrity chef is opening a 41,000-sq.-ft. food hall at Tysons Corner Center (McLean, Virginia) that will house 10 separate restaurant concepts. The move comes as more and more retail centers are turning to food as a lure to draw shoppers.

Former “Top Chef” contestant Mike Isabella will open Isabella Eatery at General Growth Properties’ Tysons Galleria in 2017. Several of the planned restaurants will share a common area with approximately 300 seats where diners will be able to order from any of the five menus.
Whole Foods reveals more locations for new 365 store format

While Whole Foods Market continues to work on the performance of its flagship stores, the company disclosed new locations and expressed confidence in its new store concept, “365 by Whole Foods Market,” even though the first location is not scheduled to open until May.
After saying goodbye CHEFS online kitchen retailer has been acquired

Boston -- Gordon Brothers Group has acquired the inventory, equipment and intellectual property assets of CHEF’S Catalog, including brands, trademarks and domain names. In January CHEFS’ sent an email to its shoppers saying goodbye after 36 years.
Michael Kaider has been named to CBRE’S Net Lease Property Group

Chicago -- CBRE announced that Michael Kaider, first VP, has been named to the firm’s Net Lease Property Group.

CBRE’s Net Lease Property Group is a select team of senior level capital markets professionals that specialize in the sale, purchase and recapitalization of single-tenant, net leased properties throughout the United States.