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November 17, 2011
PARTNERSHIP
COMPLETES ACQUISITION
OF GOLDEN TRIANGLE MALL
DALLAS – (Nov.17,
2011) – GTM Development, Ltd., a limited partnership created by The MGHerring
Group and Cencor Realty Services, has completed the acquisition of Golden
Triangle Mall in Denton.
Under the terms of the acquisition, MGHerring, a nationally
recognized shopping center developer, and Cencor, one of the largest retail
property management firms and retail developers in Texas, will direct the
limited partnership’s ownership of Golden Triangle Mall.
MGHerring is responsible for the redevelopment of Golden Triangle
Mall, which will begin in early 2012 with a grand reopening slated for next
fall.
Cencor manages the mall while MGHerring and The Weitzman Group, Cencor’s
brokerage affiliate, jointly lease the property.
Golden Triangle Mall is a 765,000-square-foot enclosed shopping center located
at the intersection of I-35 and Loop 288. The mall opened in 1980 and features
more than 90 national retailers, specialty shops and restaurants. The mall’s
anchors are JCPenney, Macy’s, Dillard’s and Sears. Sub-anchors include Ross
Dress for Less, Barnes & Noble Booksellers and DSW. Other national retailers
and restaurants include Hollister, American Eagle, Aeropostale, Bath & Body
Works, The Limited, Victoria’s Secret, Starbucks and more.
Specific redevelopment plans
for Golden Triangle Mall include: a new exterior façade and redesigned mall
entrances; updated tenant storefronts, which will reflect the individual
retailers’ latest prototypes; a new food court; additional retail and upscale,
full-service restaurants; new flooring, materials and design elements in the
common areas; new amenities throughout the mall including seating areas,
interior and exterior landscaping, fixtures and directories; and new interior
and exterior property signage, graphics and lighting. CMA has been selected as
the architect for the redevelopment.
Renovations have begun on the tenant level with Victoria’s Secret as the first
national retailer to update its store to reflect the newest retail prototype.
Victoria’s Secret held a grand reopening for its store in October.
The redevelopment is supported by the City of Denton through a performance-based
Economic Development Grant Agreement approved in August. Denton Mayor Mark
Burroughs noted that, “The purpose of the incentive is to encourage the
location of more national tenants and to increase sales tax revenues, without
sacrificing any existing tax revenues. We are very pleased to partner with GTM
Development, Ltd., because they bring a high level of experience and a positive
success record to the table.”“This acquisition is an important step toward
creating a brand new retail experience for shoppers at Golden Triangle Mall,
which serves as the center of retail activity for the Denton trade area,”
said Gar Herring, president of The MGHerring Group. “As partners with
Cencor, we look forward to delivering major renovations such as new retail,
full-service restaurants, updated common areas and more to create a regional
destination where guests will not only come to shop but also spend their leisure
time.”
Weitzman/Cencor Chairman/CEO Herbert D. Weitzman added, “With this
redevelopment, Golden Triangle Mall is positioned for long-term success as the
primary retail destination for the Denton market. At 97 percent leased, the mall
already features a strong tenant base. Our goal is to expand the retail
offerings available at current stores while also adding new retail and
restaurant options for guests.”
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