Brixton Capital, a San Diego-based real estate investor and operator, acquired a 315,000-square-foot retail center in Whittier for $100 million late last month.

The Quad at Whittier, spanning nine buildings, is currently 95.6% occupied. Notable tenants include Vallarta Supermarkets, Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, T.J. Maxx, Dollar Tree, Petco, Michaels, Five Below and Burlington.

The purchase, which expands Brixton’s retail footprint in Southern California to 1.2 million square feet, was funded by a $250 million investment in the firm from an undisclosed alternative investment manager. When announcing the partnership in 2025, Brixton said grocery-anchored shopping centers would be among its priorities.

‘Placemaking initiatives’

While the center has seen several renovations since it was built in 1953, Brixton plans to carry out further upgrades, said Kim Masayko, Brixton’s executive managing director of operations. Rooted in “placemaking initiatives,” improvements will include upgrades to common areas and outdoor spaces, along with a refined leasing strategy, Masayko said.

“The leasing strategy will prioritize a thoughtfully curated mix of food and beverage concepts and complementary retailers that encourage longer visits and reinforce The Quad’s role as a community gathering place,” Masayko said. “Together, these efforts are intended to strengthen tenant performance while creating a more vibrant and engaging destination for Whittier residents and visitors.”

Already, the center has a lower vacancy rate than the average grocery-anchored center in L.A. County, which Colliers reported to be 7.0% for the fourth quarter.