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Darwin REALTY/CORFAC INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTS TENANT IN 353,000 SF LONG-TERM LEASE

(Elmhurst, Illinois) – Darwin Realty/CORFAC International is pleased to announce that the firm has negotiated a long-term lease for the 352,338 square foot warehouse facility located at 150 E. Crossroads Parkway in Bolingbrook, Illinois to Chicago-based apparel retailer AKIRA.

Noel S. Liston, Principal and Nick Krejci, Associate worked with the leading women’s fashion retailer for a consolidation of multiple warehouse facilities. AKIRA will utilize the new facility at 150 E. Crossroads for warehouse, fulfillment, and e-commerce operations.  AKIRA’s office and headquarters will remain in the City of Chicago.

“Working with Noel and Nick has been a delight- their expertise, patience, and client commitment gave us the confidence to see the process through,” said Eric Hsueh, AKIRA Co-Owner. “AKIRA is a growing omni-channel women’s fashion retailer and this new warehouse gives us the foundation for our next phase of growth.  We’re excited about our future and thrilled to move into our new home.”

The 150 E. Crossroads facility features 30’ clear ceilings, 46 exterior loading docks and energy efficient lighting. Less than a mile from I-55 the building’s location is ideal for nationwide distribution.

Liston and Krejci of Darwin Realty/CORFAC International worked on behalf of AKIRA in the transaction and JLL’s Keith Stauber and Steve Ostrowski represented the building owner.