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**WS Development and Barings Acquire 200,000-Square-Foot Breton Village in Grand Rapids**
WS Development and Barings have announced the acquisition of Breton Village, a 200,000-square-foot open-air lifestyle center located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The acquisition represents WS Development’s fifth project in the Midwest region.
“Breton Village is an established property with incredible potential for growth,” said Jeremy Sclar, Chairman and CEO of WS Development. “With its strong tenant mix and deep community ties, it’s an honor for WS to join the Grand Rapids community. We look forward to enhancing this beloved community destination for many generations to come.”
The development features a blend of local and national retail tenants, offering a diverse shopping and dining experience. Barings also expressed enthusiasm about the joint acquisition.
“We are pleased to acquire this well-located center alongside WS,” said Payton Larson Smith, Senior Director at Barings. “We continue to see long-term trends supporting lifestyle centers and are excited to add Breton Village to our growing retail portfolio.”
This strategic acquisition underscores both firms’ commitment to investing in dynamic retail environments that offer strong community engagement and long-term value.
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