Top 10 Retail CRE Deals — Week of 2026-08-17
Week of 2026-08-17 · Published August 17, 2026
Market Context
The national retail real estate sector continues to demonstrate resilience in mid-August 2026, characterized by strong net absorption and a strategic pivot toward high-traffic, open-air assets. While broader CMBS distress rates have reached 2026 highs, high-performing retail properties remain a focal point for institutional capital seeking inflation-hedged, durable income streams.
Rankings
Simon Property Group Saks Global Lease Restructuring
$18M+ revenue recovery · national portfolio
Simon Property Group successfully negotiated new leases to more than double the $18 million in lost rents previously associated with Saks Global, signaling strong leverage for major mall operators.
Orion and Secure Properties Net Lease Fund
$500M target · net lease fund
The firms launched a $500 million investment fund specifically targeting net lease acquisitions that qualify for 100% bonus depreciation to maximize investor tax advantages.
First Pioneer Properties Queens Retail Acquisition
$24M · Bayside retail center
First Pioneer Properties acquired a retail center in the Bayside neighborhood of Queens, highlighting continued investor appetite for urban retail assets in New York City.
Victoria Gardens Mall Sale
$530M · 1.2M SF · 98% leased
Brookfield Properties and QIC sold the 1.2-million-square-foot mall to Panattoni and Redwood West in one of the largest retail transactions of the year.
Simon Property Group Las Vegas Mall Refinancing
$750M · CMBS refinancing
Simon Property Group completed a massive CMBS refinancing for a major Las Vegas asset, allowing the firm to extract significant equity from the property.
Westfield Stratford City CMBS Refinancing
£750M · CMBS issuance
HSBC launched the presales process for a £750 million CMBS issuance backed by the major shopping center, contributing to significant 2026 European issuance volume.
Pike Outlets Ground Leasehold Sale
395K SF · 91% leased
Site Centers Corporation sold its interests in the 395,000-square-foot Long Beach waterfront retail plaza to Panattoni and Redwood West.
Easton Town Center CMBS Financing
10-year term · 19M annual visitors
Madison International Realty secured a rare 10-year CMBS loan for the high-performing Columbus, Ohio asset, reflecting lender confidence in top-tier retail.
Second Horizon Space Coast Mall Acquisition
710K SF · Florida retail
Second Horizon acquired a 710,000-square-foot shopping mall in Florida, underscoring institutional interest in large-scale retail within high-growth Southeast markets.
Clinton Hill Retail Portfolio Refinancing
$28.5M · 5-year CMBS loan
Developer Michael Orbach secured a CMBS conduit loan to refinance a portfolio of seven retail condominium units in Brooklyn.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Rank | Deal / Asset | Price | Format | Source | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simon Property Group Saks Global Lease Restructuring | $18M+ revenue recovery · national portfolio | Simon Property Group successfully negotiated new leases to more than double the $18 million in lost rents previously associated with Saks Global, signaling strong leverage for major mall operators. | - | Bisnow |
| 2 | Orion and Secure Properties Net Lease Fund | $500M target · net lease fund | The firms launched a $500 million investment fund specifically targeting net lease acquisitions that qualify for 100% bonus depreciation to maximize investor tax advantages. | - | GlobeSt |
| 3 | First Pioneer Properties Queens Retail Acquisition | $24M · Bayside retail center | First Pioneer Properties acquired a retail center in the Bayside neighborhood of Queens, highlighting continued investor appetite for urban retail assets in New York City. | - | Commercial Observer |
| 4 | Victoria Gardens Mall Sale | $530M · 1.2M SF · 98% leased | Brookfield Properties and QIC sold the 1.2-million-square-foot mall to Panattoni and Redwood West in one of the largest retail transactions of the year. | - | The Real Deal |
| 5 | Simon Property Group Las Vegas Mall Refinancing | $750M · CMBS refinancing | Simon Property Group completed a massive CMBS refinancing for a major Las Vegas asset, allowing the firm to extract significant equity from the property. | - | CoStar |
| 6 | Westfield Stratford City CMBS Refinancing | £750M · CMBS issuance | HSBC launched the presales process for a £750 million CMBS issuance backed by the major shopping center, contributing to significant 2026 European issuance volume. | - | CoStar |
| 7 | Pike Outlets Ground Leasehold Sale | 395K SF · 91% leased | Site Centers Corporation sold its interests in the 395,000-square-foot Long Beach waterfront retail plaza to Panattoni and Redwood West. | - | The Real Deal |
| 8 | Easton Town Center CMBS Financing | 10-year term · 19M annual visitors | Madison International Realty secured a rare 10-year CMBS loan for the high-performing Columbus, Ohio asset, reflecting lender confidence in top-tier retail. | - | CoStar |
| 9 | Second Horizon Space Coast Mall Acquisition | 710K SF · Florida retail | Second Horizon acquired a 710,000-square-foot shopping mall in Florida, underscoring institutional interest in large-scale retail within high-growth Southeast markets. | - | GlobeSt |
| 10 | Clinton Hill Retail Portfolio Refinancing | $28.5M · 5-year CMBS loan | Developer Michael Orbach secured a CMBS conduit loan to refinance a portfolio of seven retail condominium units in Brooklyn. | - | Commercial Observer |
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