Phoenix, AZ – WSS is an urban specialty footwear retailer in the U.S. that was founded in 1984 in California. The company has 70 stores in California and Nevada and is currently expanding into Arizona and Texas. Velocity Retail Group’s Darren Pitts and Andy Kroot represent WSS in their Arizona expansion this month with one new store opening in Mesa and two stores opening in Phoenix. Each of the stores range in size from 10,000 – 12,000 square feet.

“WSS is continuing its corporate growth plan to expand our concept into new communities. Phoenix is a dynamic market, where our customer base has a strong following. We are looking forward to bringing our excellent selection of product for the entire family, and strong customer service reputation to the Phoenix area,” said Roderic Aiken, WSS vice president of marketing.

The first store recently opened in the Mesa Ranch shopping center on the northwest corner of Southern and Stapley.   The store is 12,000 square feet and will be in the former Shoe Carnival location.

A second location will be located at 3949 E. Thomas Road, in the former Fresh Start Treasures building. The 10,200 square foot store is project to open November 20, 2015.

A third location is slated to open at Desert Sky Esplanade at the northwest corner of McDowell Road and 75^th Avenue in Phoenix, AZ. The 12,120 SF store will be in the former Shoe Carnival location and is also expected to open on November 20, 2015.

Kroot and Pitts can be reached at 602-682-8100.

PHOENIX, AZ – Avenue5 Residential recently signed a long-term office lease for the entire 2nd floor at Anchor Centre West, 2201 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix.

Avenue5 Residential is a Multifamily Property Management Firm Takes Entire Floor at Anchor Centre West recently signed a long-term office lease for the entire 2nd floor at Anchor Centre West.

Adam Tolson, Principal with Lee & Associates secured the tenant, Avenue5, who will take possession of the 17,974 SF, turn-key space early in 2016. Chris Walker, Michael Beall and Sean Spellman with Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord, KBS III Anchor Centre, LLC.

Anchor Centre consists of three multi-tenant office buildings in a prime location on the Camelback Corridor in East Central Phoenix. Anchor Centre West is a 6-story, 198,493-square-feet, Class A office building.

In 2012, a project to enhance the frontage and include parking along Camelback Rd. was instituted. The property is adjacent to premier shopping and entertainment venues and is close to the SR-51 freeway.

For more information contact Tolson at 602.954.3771.

In a separate transaction, Bryan Cave renewed its lease at Renaissance Square.

Hines, the international real estate firm, today announced it has renewed Bryan Cave’s long-term 38,878-square-foot lease and signed a new 6,244-square-foot lease for Berkeley Research Group, LLC at Renaissance Square.

Bryan Cave, a law firm with more than 135 employees, has been located at Renaissance Square for 17 years.

“We are pleased to renew our lease at Renaissance Square and continue to take advantage of the close proximity to the courts and government and business centers. Bryan Cave is committed to supporting business in downtown Phoenix and serving our clients in Arizona and globally,” said Jay Zweig, office managing partner.

Berkeley Research Group (BRG) moved to Renaissance Square from a location north of Camelback Road on Central Avenue. The global strategic advisory and expert consulting firm has about 15 employees in its Phoenix office and more than 850 employees worldwide.

“As BRG continues its global expansion, with offices located in key markets throughout the world, we are delighted to have our Phoenix professionals based at Renaissance Square,” said Sebastien Belanger, BRG’s vice president of operations.

Both tenants are located at One Renaissance Square, a property owned by Hines.

“Renaissance Square’s downtown location, access to decision makers and proximity to mass transit make it a highly desirable destination for businesses,” said Steve Hamel, Hines’ general property manager.

The following commercial leases were reported to the Real Estate Daily News for the Tucson Lease Report from November 9 thru 13, 2015.

INDUSTRIAL – 4521 E. REX ST., TUCSON
Global Instant Air, Inc. leased 5,000-square-feet at 4521 E. Rex St. in Tucson from TKW Properties, LLC.  Paul Hooker, Stephen D. Cohen and Russell W. Hall, SIOR, GSCS, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Asking lease rate: $0.37 SF/MO NNN; Tenant Phone: 520.329.8132[/mepr-show]

INDUSTRIAL – 3755 E. 34^th ST., TUCSON
Cactus Bowling Company, Inc., dba Vantage Bowling Centers, leased 3,500-square -feet at 3755 E. 34^th St., Suite 111 in Tucson from Rodgers Investment Fund, II, LP.  Brandon Rodgers, CCIM, Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord and Pete Villaescusa with CBRE, represented the tenant in this transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Asking lease rate: $0.60 – 0.65 SF/MO  Modified Gross[/mepr-show]

OFFICE – 7856 E. WRIGHTSTOWN, TUCSON
KML Enterprise Career Development, LLC, leased approximately 3,500-square-feet of office space located at 7856 East Wrightstown Road, from Piazza San Lorenzo, LLC.  Doug Richardson and Terry Lavery of Tucson Realty & Trust Co. represented the Landlord and Ted Liles and Mike Gordon of Cresa Phoenix represented the Tenant in the transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: 714.712.1000[/mepr-show]

OFFICE – 500 N. GARDEN AVE., SIERRA VISTA
KML Enterprise Career Development, LLC, leased approximately 3,500-square-feet of office space located at 500 N. Garden Avenue, Sierra Vista, Arizona, from Piazza San Lorenzo, LLC.  Doug Richardson and Terry Lavery of Tucson Realty & Trust Co. represented the Landlord and Ted Liles and Mike Gordon of Cresa Phoenix represented the Tenant in the transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Asking lease rate: $16.00 SF/YR NNN; Tenant Phone: 714.712.1000[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – 7856 E. WRIGHTSTOWN, TUCSON
Lasagna and More LLC, leased 2,400-square-feet at 7856 East Wrightstown Road. The space is located within Catalina Village Shopping Center at the southwest corner of Wrightstown and Pantano Road. The landlord, GSMS 2005-GG4 Wrightstown Road, LLC, was represented by Jake Ertle of Rein & Grossoehme. Kevin Volk of Volk Company represented the tenant Lasagna and More LLC. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Asking lease rate: $21.00 SF/YR NNN; Tenant Phone: 520.603.8171[/mepr-show]

INDUSTRIAL – 3755 E. 34^th ST., TUCSON
Bear Brothers Roofing, LLC, leased 2,100-square-feet at 3755 E. 34^th St., Suite 109 in Tucson from Rodgers Investment Fund, II, LP.  Brandon Rodgers, CCIM, Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Asking lease rate: $0.60 – 0.65 SF/MO  Modified Gross[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – 1350 W. IRVINGTON RD., TUCSON
Dance it! Studio renewed their lease with T&R Investments & Building, LLC and expanded to 1,869-square-feet in River Front Plaza at 1350 W. Irvington Rd. in Tucson.  Greg Furrier, Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, handled this transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: 520.954.6123[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – 2500 N. SILVERBELL RD., TUCSON
Massapequa Associates LLC, leased 1,305-square-feet at 2500 North Silverbell Road, Suite 170, to Compass Bank for a BBVA Compass bank location. The space is located within Silverbell Plaza at the northeast corner of Grant and Silverbell. The shopping center is anchored by Safeway and Walgreens. Jesse Peron of CBRE represented the tenant. Dave Hammack of Volk Company represented the landlord.

RETAIL – 7872 N. ORACLE RD., TUCSON
Lucky Cat Social Art LLC, leased 1,250-square-feet at 7872 North Oracle Road. The space is located within Plaza Escondida at the southwest corner of Oracle and Magee. The landlord, Roseville Tucson, LLC, HJ Tucson, LLC, Rielly Tucson, LLC, Obradovich Tucson, LLC, and Fair Oaks Tucson, LLC, was represented by Jesse Peron of CBRE. Kevin Volk of Volk Company represented Lucky Cat Social Art LLC.

RETAIL – 180 W. CONTINENTAL RD., GREEN VALLEY
George Boughan, D.D.S. leased 1,241-square-feet from Continental Green Valley Associates, LLC.   The retail space, suite 168, is within Continental Shopping Plaza located at 180 W. Continental Rd. in Green Valley, Arizona. Rob Tomlinson, Retail Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord and the tenant in this transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Asking lease rate: $21.00 SF/YR NNN; Tenant Phone: 520.334.7995[/mepr-show]

OFFICE – 2221 E. BROADWAY BLVD., TUCSON
Eric Avdee, leased 520-square-feet at 2221 East Broadway Boulevard, Suite 203. The landlord, New Dekel LLC, was represented by Dave Montijo, Ian Stuart, and Damian Wilkinson of CBRE. Kevin Volk of Volk Company represented Eric Avdee. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Asking lease rate: $10.00 SF/YR Full Service; Tenant Phone: 520.615.8400[/mepr-show]