Business Specialties  Leasing
Crossman to Handle Leasing for 10.4MSF Publix Portfolio
Jul 20, 2009

Third-party leasing and management firm Crossman & Co. has been named the exclusive leasing representatives for all Publix-owned retail properties in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina. One of the largest grocery retailers in the nation, Publix owns more than 100 stores and retail centers. The portfolio that Crossman will manage will include more than 10.4 million square feet of space. Crossman will be responsible for leasing small-shop space within Publix-owned shopping centers, leasing outparcels and all subleasing or lease disposition of former Publix locations in the portfolio.

 
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