Fayetteville, North Carolina – May 15, 2015 – The Marketfair shopping center redevelopment construction at 1916 Skibo Rd. is complete, and five new tenants are officially confirmed to open in the plaza. Planet Fitness, Lumber Liquidators, Mikoto Japanese Express, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches and Ruby Nails are all joining Fayetteville’s fun new retail, dining and theatre destination, with store opening dates expected throughout spring and summer 2015.

“We’re thrilled to officially welcome Planet Fitness, Lumber Liquidators, Mikoto Japanese Express, Which Wich and Ruby Nails as part of Marketfair shopping center,” said Dusty Wiederhold, founding principal at WSB Retail Partners. “Each of these stores bring different offerings for the Fayetteville community to enjoy, and we’re extremely excited to have them at the new Marketfair. Ruby Nails and Lumber Liquidators are open for business now and, as the other stores continue to open throughout the next few months, the shopping center will provide locals with an inviting lifestyle destination. We look forward to announcing more tenants soon that will add to the already great lineup filling the plaza.”

The new Marketfair tenants include:

1. Planet Fitness is the fastest-growing full size health club franchise in the United States, providing fitness enthusiasts with a combination of low prices and a friendly, hassle-free environment.

2. Now open for business, Lumber Liquidators is the nation's largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring.

3. Mikoto Japanese Express, a quick-service restaurant offering traditional Japanese cuisine, is expected to open this summer.

4. Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, which is projected to open in early summer, is a national restaurant chain best known for its customizable sandwiches.

5. Open now, Ruby Nails is a full-service nail salon offering manicure and pedicure services, waxing services, eyelash extensions and more.

An entity owned by certain funds managed by real estate investment firm Westport Capital Partners LLC purchased the formerly distressed property in late 2012, which at the time consisted of a freestanding building housing two anchor stores, Gander Mountain and H.H. Gregg, and an outdated, enclosed mall space. Westport engaged WSB Retail Partners LLC, formerly Sunbelt Ventures, to oversee the redevelopment of the project. Over the last year the enclosed mall has been transformed into a modern, open-air shopping center concentrated around a 15-screen Carmike Cinemas movie theater.

"We are ecstatic that Fayetteville’s first Planet Fitness location will be opening at the new Marketfair shopping center,” said Jamie Mason, franchise owner of the local Planet Fitness. “This exciting community destination is the optimal location for our innovative health club and we couldn’t have asked for a better spot in town to call home. At Planet Fitness, we provide a unique environment in which anyone can be comfortable. Our diverse Judgement Free Zone allows for a lasting, active lifestyle to be built, and all for only $10 bucks a month! We are so excited to introduce Planet Fitness to residents in the area, and know the mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment Marketfair offers is the perfect place for us to share our energetic fitness environment with the community. We're not a gym... we're Planet Fitness!”

Grant-Murray Real Estate, a Fayetteville-based full-service commercial real estate firm, represented the shopping center landlord on the new tenant transactions. Remaining available spaces range from 1,010 to 9,000 square feet. For additional leasing information, visit www.shopmarketfair.com, and to stay up-to-date on the latest Marketfair news visit facebook.com/shopmarketfair.

About Marketfair

Marketfair is a newly redeveloped, open-air retail and entertainment destination in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Conveniently located in the heart of the Skibo Road retail corridor between Campground and Morganton Roads, the shopping center is anchored by Carmike Cinemas, Gander Mountain and H.H. Gregg. For additional leasing information, contact Patrick Murray at patrick@grantmurrayre.com. For more information on Marketfair, visit www.shopmarketfair.com and facebook.com/shopmarketfair.

About Westport Capital Partners LLC

Westport Capital Partners LLC is a real estate investment firm specializing in the opportunistic real estate arena. Westport provides domestic and international investment opportunities to institutional and private clients. Through its various funds, the firm invests in a wide variety of distressed and opportunistic real estate assets. The firm has offices in Wilton, Connecticut, Los Angeles, California and London. For more information regarding Westport Capital Partners LLC, please visit www.westportcp.com.

About WSB Retail Partners LLC

WSB Retail Partners LLC is a Charleston, South Carolina-based real estate development, property management and leasing firm. Founded by Dusty Wiederhold, WSB relies on innovative thinking, diligence and industry know-how to create great places to shop and visit. WSB regularly teams up with syndicated partnerships and institutional real estate investors to develop retail assets. WSB is constantly looking for opportunities to create value for its owners, partners, lenders, tenants and patrons. For more information regarding WSB Retail Partners LLC, visit www.wsbretail.com.