18 confirmed retailers, more to come, in Pooler shopping center
The Outlet Mall of Georgia and its still undisclosed tenant list may be the talk of Savannah-area shoppers, but another under-construction Pooler Parkway retail center is commanding attention.
Developers of the Village on Pooler Parkway, located north of the outlets off Benton Boulevard, announced seven more tenants Thursday, highlighted by sporting goods retailer Hibbett Sports.
The 143,000-square-foot project now has 18 confirmed tenants, not counting already open restaurants McDonald’s, Logan’s Roadhouse and Olive Garden on outparcels.
The retail center is 95 percent leased.
Much of the remaining vacant space is located in a 4,000- to 5,000-square-foot building featuring an outdoor patio. The developer’s leasing agent, Fraser Schaufele, said he expects to fill those vacancies prior to its opening early next year.
“We are pleased with the response we’ve received from so many quality national retailers and restaurant concepts,” Schaufele said.
The developer, Nashville-based retail firm GBT Realty Corporation, purchased the Pooler Parkway property earlier this year. Fashion retailers T.J. Maxx and Ross Dress for Less were the initial anchor tenants, and Michael’s, a crafts supply store, and PetSmart joined them as anchors a month later.
GBT announced restaurants Moe’s Southwest Grill, Jersey Mike’s, Jalapeno’s and Panera Bread as tenants in March along with Rack Room Shoes, Palm Beach Tan and Aspen Dental.
Joining Hibbett Sports as new tenants Thursday were Kirkland’s, a home furnishings retailer, Visionworks, Legacy Nails, Sprint, GNC and Kay Jewelers.