Retrocom Announces New Anchor Tenant at Southland Mall Plus Multi-Million Dollar Revitalization

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 3, 2012) -

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Retrocom Mid-Market Real Estate Investment Trust (the "REIT") (TSX:RMM.UN) announced today it has entered into a binding lease agreement with Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited for approximately 135,000 square feet at Southland Mall. The lease has an initial term of 15 years with additional renewal options, and represents 2.5% of the REIT's GLA. Canadian Tire Corporation will operate four separate stores operating under the Canadian Tire, Sport Chek, Mark's, and Atmosphere banners. The anticipated opening for all four new stores is April 2013.

Southland Mall is a 426,000 square foot enclosed regional mall located on Albert Street in South Regina. The mall is one of Regina's premier shopping centres and offers a broad mix of retail, dining, and entertainment destinations.

"We are very excited to be a part of the revitalized Southland Mall," said Clint Elenko, Associate Vice President of Canadian Tire. "This investment will allow us to better serve the Regina market and will provide our customers with the first Atmosphere store and the largest Sport Chek in Saskatchewan."

Retrocom also intends to undertake a multi-million dollar revitalization of the centre which will include extensive upgrades to both the interior and exterior of the property. The revitalization plan includes a new contemporary food court, new washrooms, lighting upgrades, along with new signature entrances and building façade enhancements.

"We are delighted to welcome Canadian Tire's line of operating divisions to Southland Mall. The decision to locate at Southland demonstrates their confidence in the continued success of the mall in this market", said Richard Michaeloff, Chief Executive Officer of the REIT. "Along with our reinvestment in the property, we believe this will position the centre for continued growth and service to the community. We are very pleased about the future of Southland Mall," added Michaeloff.

About Retrocom REIT

Retrocom REIT is an unincorporated, open-end real estate investment trust which focuses on owning and acquiring retail properties across Canada with the goal of enhancing long-term Unitholder value.

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