Tag Archives: Big Box

Velocity Retail’s 1st Quarter 2013 Retail Market Report

Tweet With the recent release of Velocity Retail’s Research Solutions Team’s 1st quarter 2013 retail quarterly numbers, Velocity Retail is excited to report positive improvements to the retail vacancy rate and leasing activity. As reported on AZRE Magazine’s website, Dave Cheatham, Managing Principal at Velocity Retail commented, “We are excited to report that the Phoenix...

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Velocity Retail Selected to Represent The Kroger Co. in Arizona for Dispositions

Tweet Velocity Retail Group’s Darren Pitts and Michael Clark have been hired by The Kroger Co. to sell the company’s excess assets in Arizona. The initial assignment is for two separate assets.  One is a 50,684 square foot former Fry’s Food & Drug store at the southwest corner of University and Extension in Mesa, Arizona...

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Velocity Retail Launches Video Series with Year-End Retail Market Analytics

Tweet Velocity Retail is announcing the launch of a video podcast series that will communicate market analytics quickly, efficiently and provide an executive summary to retail real estate executives interested in the Phoenix area.  Velocity is already known as a leader in providing market analytics that support the retail real estate segment.  The company prepares...

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What Can We Learn from Category Killer Schools?

Tweet KIPP Schools (Knowledge Is Power Program) is a school program that is located in  24 cities and regions across the US. They have transformed places like New Orleans from the bottom of the education ladder to some of the best schools in the nation. Of the 125 public schools that KIPP operates, 85% are...

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Velocity Retail Leases Gilbert Arizona Big Box to Family Entertainment Venue

Tweet A vacant 48,573 square foot Basha’s store at the southwest corner of Queen Creek and Val Vista Drive Drive in Gilbert could have become just another statistic in the Phoenix metropolitan area big box scene.  With over 275 vacant big boxes, it would have blended into the mix.  However, with some creative solutions, and...

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