Darren Pitts

Nov 2018

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Enters Arizona Marketplace

2021-03-09T09:37:39-07:00

Velocity Retail Group recently finalized the first two ground leases for Valvoline Instant Oil Change™ as part of their new market expansion into the Phoenix metroplex and the State of Arizona. The company is the second largest quick lube chain in the U.S. with currently 1,150+ locations in 46 states.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change Enters Arizona Marketplace2021-03-09T09:37:39-07:00

Oct 2018

Wendy’s and Wienerschnitzel Ground Leases for $2.876 MM

2022-09-12T13:08:26-07:00

Velocity Retail Group completed the $2,876,000 NNN investment sale of two ground leased properties at the Heritage Square shopping center in Queen Creek. The parcels are located at the southeast corner of Rittenhouse Road and Ellsworth Road in Queen Creek. The shopping center is a joint venture between Wadsworth Development Group

Wendy’s and Wienerschnitzel Ground Leases for $2.876 MM2022-09-12T13:08:26-07:00

Sep 2018

Velocity Retail Hosts NAIOP Arizona Retail Education Event

2021-03-09T09:56:17-07:00

Velocity Retail Group produced and hosted an educational event for NAIOP Arizona Chapter members and guests to provide an overview of the retail real estate market in Phoenix. Darren Pitts, Executive Vice President and Board Member for NAIOP Arizona moderated the event. Darren is the first retail-focused Board member for NAIOP

Velocity Retail Hosts NAIOP Arizona Retail Education Event2021-03-09T09:56:17-07:00

Industry Veteran, Mark Villalpando to Launch Management Services Division

2021-03-09T09:59:57-07:00

Velocity Retail Group announces the hiring of Mark Villalpando as Senior Vice President and Designated Broker of the firms newly launched Velocity Management Services division. The division will work with our new and existing clients to maximize property value and investment returns. In addition, Mark will be the Senior Vice President

Industry Veteran, Mark Villalpando to Launch Management Services Division2021-03-09T09:59:57-07:00

Aug 2018

Life Time Athletic Lands at Biltmore Fashion Park

2021-03-09T10:04:51-07:00

Darren Pitts, Executive Vice President of Velocity Retail Group represented Life Time Athletic in an 80,000 square foot lease at Biltmore Fashion Park at Camelback Road and 24th Street in Phoenix, Arizona. The club is expected to open in the fall of 2019. It is currently under construction on the east

Life Time Athletic Lands at Biltmore Fashion Park2021-03-09T10:04:51-07:00

Velocity Leases Another Big Box and Attends Grand Opening for Goodwill in Chandler

2021-03-09T10:07:58-07:00

Darren Pitts, Executive Vice President at Velocity Retail Group and Dave Cheatham, President at Velocity finalized the 23,975 square foot lease for Goodwill at the southeast corner of Ray and Rural Roads in Chandler. This transaction represents another big box leased by the Velocity Retail team. The space was a

Velocity Leases Another Big Box and Attends Grand Opening for Goodwill in Chandler2021-03-09T10:07:58-07:00

Jul 2018

Phoenix Retail Market Returns to Pre-Recession Levels

2022-09-12T13:12:24-07:00

It has been a long ten years, but the vacancy rate for the Phoenix retail market has returned to levels not recorded since 2008. As of the second quarter 2018 the vacancy rate is 7.8%. Compared to 2008 when the vacancy was 7.9%. This improvement is remarkable as our market still

Phoenix Retail Market Returns to Pre-Recession Levels2022-09-12T13:12:24-07:00

Old Navy Expands in Queen Creek with 20th Store in Arizona

2021-03-09T10:16:48-07:00

Dave Cheatham, President, Darren Pitts, Executive Vice President and Bonnie Arlia, Senior Vice President of Velocity Retail Group recently finalized a lease of 12,500 square feet on behalf of Old Navy.  The new store will be located in the Queen Creek Marketplace shopping center located at the southwest corner of Rittenhouse

Old Navy Expands in Queen Creek with 20th Store in Arizona2021-03-09T10:16:48-07:00

Ashley HomeStore Expands to Prescott, AZ

2018-07-11T10:42:16-07:00

Ashley HomeStore has signed a lease for a new location of 42,000 SF at 3090 Gateway Boulevard in Prescott, Arizona. The location is immediately adjacent to Prescott Gateway, the area's only enclosed regional mall, in a location formerly occupied by The Roomstore. Darren Pitts of Velocity Retail Group and Aaron Hodgdon

Ashley HomeStore Expands to Prescott, AZ2018-07-11T10:42:16-07:00

Jun 2018

Prime Sleep Opens First Arizona Location

2018-11-06T11:15:02-07:00

Prime Sleep, a new mattress concept for Arizona recently opened their first Phoenix area store at 15811 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. The chain will open over a dozen stores throughout Phoenix in the next 18 to 24 months.  Currently they have 10 stores in Kansas City, Missouri. Gary Cary, CEO

Prime Sleep Opens First Arizona Location2018-11-06T11:15:02-07:00