Stirling Properties Welcomes Old Navy to Hammond Square
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company welcomes Old Navy to Hammond Square retail center in Hammond, Louisiana.
Image: Old Navy at Hammond Square exterior rendering
Old Navy will occupy 12,500 square feet of space on Main Street between Zales and Shoe Dept. Encore. Buildout and expansion of the store space are underway, with plans to open in the spring of 2019. Old Navy provides the latest fashions at great prices for the whole family, including men’s, women’s, women’s plus, kids’, baby and maternity wear.
This will be the 12th location for Old Navy with existing stores in many prominent retail centers across Louisiana, including other Stirling Properties developments such as Premier Centre in Mandeville and Stirling Bossier in Bossier City, Louisiana. Rhonda Sharkawy, Senior Retail Leasing & Development Executive with Stirling Properties, handled the lease transaction on behalf of the landlord.
“Stirling Properties is excited to finally welcome Old Navy to Hammond Square—our shoppers have been eagerly anticipating its arrival. With the recent store closure announcements by Sears and Rite Aid, this will be a welcomed addition to the retail center and we are optimistic that we will have several more new tenants to announce in the coming months,” said Grady Brame, Executive Vice President with Stirling Properties.
Hammond Square is Tangipahoa Parish’s premier shopping destination, located on approximately 100 acres at the northwest corner of Interstate 12 and US Highway 51 Business (SW Railroad Avenue) in Hammond, Louisiana. It is the 2nd largest open-air center in Louisiana encompassing 902,000-square-feet of more than 40 national and local retailers, shops and restaurants, including Dillard’s, Target, The Home Depot, JCPenney, Academy Sports+Outdoors and AMC Theatres. Stirling Properties redeveloped Hammond Square and currently manages and leases the center.
“At a time when many retailers are struggling with the challenges of e-commerce and shifts in consumer behavior, Old Navy is bucking trends and experiencing accelerated sales growth across the country. This store will be the perfect addition to our diverse tenant lineup at Hammond Square, and we are confident it will perform well,” said Brame.
For more information on Hammond Square, visit www.hammondsquare.com or facebook.com/hammondsquare. For leasing and sales information, contact Rhonda Sharkawy at (504) 620-8145 or rsharkawy@stirlingprop.com.
Stirling Properties Announces True Food Kitchen as Tenant of The Julia at Saint Charles in New Orleans
Health-driven restaurant brand to anchor new mixed-used development in Warehouse District
The Julia at Saint Charles rendering
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company is pleased to announce that True Food Kitchen will be the anchor tenant in The Julia at Saint Charles, an upcoming mixed-use development in New Orleans’ Warehouse District. This marks the first Louisiana location for the Arizona-based restaurant brand.
True Food Kitchen is a health-driven, seasonal restaurant merging nutrient-rich ingredients with a flavor-forward menu that rotates regularly to let guests experience great tasting food and thoughtfully crafted beverages—shared in an environment of infectious positivity. Founded by a passionate collective of accomplished chefs, visionary restauranteurs and a renowned doctor of integrated medicine, the restaurant brand is rooted in a belief that delicious dining and conscious nutrition can go hand-in-hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Its menu caters to nearly every food preference with a variant of gluten-free, naturally organic, vegetarian and vegan offerings.
Founded in 2008, True Food Kitchen currently has 23 locations in 10 states including California, Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. The restaurant brand plans to double the number of restaurants it operates over the next three years. True Food Kitchen in New Orleans will occupy over 6,000 square feet of space in addition to a 2,000 square foot outdoor patio located on the corner of Julia Street and St. Charles Avenue. It is expected to open in the summer of 2019.
The Julia at Saint Charles rendering
The Julia at Saint Charles will feature over 16,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space including an exciting mix of local, national, and international retail tenants. In addition to the commercial area, the project comprises almost 200 luxury apartments and enclosed parking facility, which will be available to both the residents and public. Construction is underway, and suite delivery is slated for the 4th Quarter of 2018. The development is set to open in the 2nd Quarter of 2019.
Joe Gardner, CCIM and Carly Plotkin, Sales & Leasing Executives with Stirling Properties, are the listing agents for the retail portion of the property, along with Stuart Zall and Gerardo Aguinis with The Zall Company. John Middleton of MJK Advisors represented True Food Kitchen in the lease transaction. The project is being developed by Audubon Capital Partners of Boston, MA, and Woodward Design + Build.
“We are thrilled to welcome True Food Kitchen as the anchor tenant to The Julia. This is an exciting new-to-market concept—not only for New Orleans but the entire Gulf South region,” said Plotkin. “True Food Kitchen’s innovative food experience will fit perfectly in New Orleans’ vibrant culinary scene, and further solidify our area as an attractive retail destination. We look forward to announcing more great tenants to the development very soon.”
For commercial leasing information, contact Joe Gardner, CCIM at jgardner@stirlingprop.com / (504) 620-8140 or Carly Plotkin at cplotkin@stirlingprop.com / (504) 620-8120.
Stirling Properties to Serve as Exclusive Tenant Rep for Planet Fitness in Greater New Orleans Area
Stirling Properties has recently been awarded the exclusive commercial tenant representation for United PF Partners, a Planet Fitness Franchisee Group, in the greater New Orleans area.
Planet Fitness has become one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. by number of members and locations. With more than 1,600 locations in 50 states, Canada and Latin America, Planet Fitness has continued to spread its unique mission of enhancing people’s lives by providing an affordable, high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment.
United PF is the largest Planet Fitness Franchisee Group in the nation and growing at a pace of over 20 new clubs per year. There are currently seven Planet Fitness locations in the greater New Orleans area, including Covington, Gretna, Kenner, Metairie, New Orleans (Crowder Blvd.), River Ridge, and Slidell. Moving forward, United PF’s expansion goal is to ensure total market penetration, allowing convenient and affordable fitness access for all consumers in the market.
Ryan Pécot and Carly Plotkin, Stirling Properties’ Sales and Leasing Executives, are the exclusive tenant representatives for United PF and are working to secure new retail locations for the fitness franchise.
“We are thrilled about our latest partnership with Stirling Properties. With their additional expertise, we look forward to inviting new community members into our clubs and increasing convenience for our members in the Greater New Orleans region,” said Seth Parker, VP of Club Development for United PF.
“Planet Fitness is one of the leading fitness center franchises in the country, and they are planning an aggressive expansion targeting Southeast Louisiana,” said Pécot. “Stirling Properties is excited to have the opportunity to partner with Planet Fitness to help them identify and select the optimal locations to exceed their real estate goals. We look forward to announcing new locations to serve the greater New Orleans area very soon.”
For leasing information, contact Ryan Pécot at rpecot@stirlingprop.com | (337) 572-0246 or Carly Plotkin at cplotkin@stirlingprop.com | (504) 620-8120.
New Tenants Coming to Premier Centre in Mandeville
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company is pleased to welcome new tenants to Premier Centre in Mandeville, Louisiana.
- Jose Balli Jewelry will occupy 1,200 square feet of retail space in the former Aéropostalelocation. The southern Louisiana-based jeweler features award-winning gold and sterling silver designs, including Bayou State motifs, such as seafood, alligators and fleurs de lis. This will mark the 5th Louisiana location for the popular jewelry store. It is anticipated to open this December.
- J.Jill women’s apparel, accessories, and footwear is leasing the remaining 3,800 square feet of space to complete the retenanting of the building. J.Jill is a national omnichannel retailer and currently operates four additional locations in Louisiana, including Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Metairie, and Lafayette. The anticipated opening date is scheduled for early spring of 2019.
Rhonda Sharkawy, Senior Retail Leasing & Development Executive, is the exclusive commercial broker for Premier Centre and worked with both tenants to secure their new locations.
Premier Centre, anchored by Whole Foods Market, is located at the corner of U.S. Hwy. 190 & N. Causeway Blvd. in Mandeville, Louisiana, on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain in St. Tammany Parish. It consists of approximately 273,000 square feet of retail and restaurant options and is currently 99% leased. Stirling Properties developed Premier Centre, and manages and leases the property.
Tenants include: Whole Foods Market, Bed Bath & Beyond, T.J.Maxx, Stein Mart, Forever 21 Red, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, Rack Room Shoes, Gap/Gap Kids, Victoria’s Secret, American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, LOFT, Blu Spero, Buckle, Bath & Body Works, H.W. Rosenblum, Earthsavers, Motherhood Maternity, la Madeleine, and Pinkberry. Electric car charging stations are also available in the parking lot near Whole Foods.
Stirling Properties has developed more than 21.3 million square feet of property totaling $1.8 billion, almost exclusively in Louisiana. Other Stirling Properties developments in the area include Fremaux Town Center (Slidell), River Chase (Covington), Northpark Corporate Center (Covington), and Hammond Square (Hammond), to name a few.
For leasing information, contact Rhonda Sharkawy at rsharkawy@stirlingprop.com or (504) 620-8145.
Stirling Properties To Manage and Lease Seaway Plaza in Gulfport, Mississippi
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company has assumed the property management and leasing contract for Seaway Plaza in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Seaway Plaza is a 33,982 square foot, two-story office building located at 14055 Seaway Road, minutes from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, Gulfport Premium Outlets, and a variety of restaurants and hotels. The multi-tenant office building is approximately 70% leased and tenants include New Coast Cardiology and Progressive Insurance Company.
Stirling Properties has been assigned full management responsibilities including operations, accounting and brokerage services.
For information on property management & leasing, please contact Jason Scott at jscott@stirlingprop.com / (251) 342-7229 or Jill Meeks at jmeeks@stirlingprop.com / (251) 342-7229.
Stirling Properties manages more than 19.5 million square feet of commercial real estate with over 400 million square feet of property and land for sale or lease. Other Stirling Properties management projects in the area include Orange Grove and Hardy Court shopping centers in Gulfport, Choctaw Plaza in Waveland, and Academy Sports + Outdoors and Lakeview Village II & III in D’Iberville, among others.
Come Celebrate Summer At the Square!
Things are heating up at Hammond Square! Join us for the annual Summer At The Square celebration at Hammond Square retail center on Saturday, July 14th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Guests will enjoy a magician, water wars, carnival games, face painting, balloon artists, and a live radio remote with Kajun 107.1. We’ll be giving away great prizes and promotional items from Hammond Square tenants, including a $100 shopping spree from End of The Lane! The summer festivities will be held on the west side of Target across from the AMC Movie Theatre.
In addition, Hammond Square’s monthly car show, hosted by the Golden Oldies Motor Club, will be held in the parking lot of East of Italy and Nagoya on the same night. So come out and enjoy fun for the whole family.
“Hammond Square is committed to the Hammond community and surrounding areas of Tangipahoa Parish. We want our center to be more than just a place to shop—we want Hammond Square to be a true community center that all residents can enjoy,” said Lindsey Palmer, Director of Property Services with Stirling Properties. “And we have a great assortment of restaurants and retailers that have all the supplies and services you and your family need to get through the summer season.”
We hope to see you there. Visit HammondSquare.com or “like” us on facebook.com/hammondsquare for a complete list of retailers and events.
