Our Mission

Learn who we are and how we serve our community

Leadership

Meet our leaders, trustees and team

Foundation

Developing the next generation of talent

C+CT

Covering the latest news and trends in the marketplaces industry

Industry Insights

Check out wide-ranging resources that educate and inspire

Government Relations & Public Policy

Learn about the governmental initiatives we support

Events

Connect with other professionals at a local, regional or national event

Virtual Series

Find webinars from industry experts on the latest topics and trends

Professional Development

Grow your skills online, in a class or at an event with expert guidance

Find Members

Access our Member Directory and connect with colleagues

ICSC Networking Platform

Get recommended matches for new business partners

Student Resources

Find tools to support your education and professional development

Become a Member

Learn about how to join ICSC and the benefits of membership

Renew Membership

Stay connected with ICSC and continue to receive membership benefits

Industry News

Landlords, retailers bid on Toys ‘R’ Us stores

March 28, 2018

Federal Realty Investment Trust and Urstadt Biddle Properties are among the buyers lining up for a piece of the Toys 'R' Us real estate portfolio. The two REITs bid on the same store in Emeryville, Calif., Thursday, according to CNBC. Toys R Us' debtors have until April 12 to approve any final sales.

Roughly a dozen private real estate firms and equity groups are among those who submitted a total of 58 “qualified bids.” Out of these, Aldi and Target circled a store in Kendall, Fla. Big Lots bid on five stores — in Durham, N.C.; Exton, Pa; Fresno, Calif.; Woodbridge, Va.; and Indianapolis.

Furniture chain Raymour & Flanigan bid on three units. Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, which owns PGA Tour Superstore, bid on the same Indianapolis store as Big Lots, and also on a store in Vernon Hills, Ill.

By Brannon Boswell

Executive Editor, Commerce + Communities Today