REAL ESTATE

Columbia Sportswear opens store dedicated to performance fishing gear
Alpharetta, Ga. -- Columbia Sportswear Company opened its first-ever store dedicated to its performance fishing gear (PFG) at the Avalon Mall in Alpharetta, Ga. Columbia’s PFG collection is inspired by the performance, style and comfort needs of professional and recreational anglers of all ages. The 3,176-sq.-ft. store has a clean design, boutique feel and digital integration that includes an interactive knot-tying station.
JLL adds retail expertise in San Francisco Bay area
San Francisco--JLL announced that it has expanded its retail brokerage practice in Northern California with the addition of Jamie Kendall as VP. Kendall will be based in the firm’s San Francisco office, and will partner with the firm’s existing retail, agency leasing and investment sales teams to help maximize the value of retail assets for JLL’s growing client base in downtown San Francisco.

Kate Spade, Lululemon opening at Highland Village

Jackson, Miss. -- Kate Spade New York and Lululemon Athletica are both opening their first permanent Mississippi locations, as Chestnut Hill, Mass.-based WS Development announced the retailers’ grand opening plans at Highland Village in Jackson, Miss.
Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods To Open on May 21, 2015

Mashantucket, Conn. -- Foxwoods Resort Casino announced that the grand opening of the new Tanger Outlets at Foxwoods will be held on May 21, 2015.
Panera Bread to make debut in Culver City

Los Angeles -- Real estate investment and services firm Kennedy Wilson has negotiated a 10-year retail lease for Panera Bread, the chain’s first location in Culver City, Calif. The 5,100-sq.-ft. property is located at 10990 Jefferson Blvd. within the Studio Village Center.
Publix to co-anchor Steele Creek Crossing

Charlotte, N.C. --Westwood Financial Corp. announced that Publix Super Markets has now opened as the new anchor tenant at Steele Creek Crossing in Charlotte, N.C. This lease marks one of seven Bi-Lo locations Publix has taken over in the Charlotte area.
Well Developed: The benefits and best practices associated with successful public-private partnerships

By Don Cardon and Steve Backman
Topshop opens its largest U.S. store

New York -- British fast-fashion retailer Topshop, a unit of Arcadia Group, opened a flagship on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, close to Rockefeller Center.
Redmond Town Center announces Guitar Center launch

Redmond, Wash. -- Guitar Center and four additional new retailers and restaurants are slated to open at Redmond Town Center, in Redmond, Wash., later this year and into next spring.
Charter Realty acquires North End Gateway property

Boston -- Charter Realty & Development Corp. announced the acquisition of 60-70 Cross Street in Boston’s North End. The property is the latest addition to Charter’s growing commercial portfolio in Massachusetts and kick-starts its new urban program. Charter currently owns and operates over a million and a half square feet of commercial space in the Bay State.