Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust
Leasing Non-residential Real EstateVirginia, United States11-50 Employees
WHLR is a real estate investment trust focused on owning and operating grocery-anchored shopping centers that serve daily needs. It concentrates on necessity-based, service-driven properties in secondary and tertiary markets, and its portfolio consists of 73 centers totaling about 8 million square feet across 14 states. The company is based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. WHLR’s tenant mix is designed to reflect essential services and grocery-oriented tenants in its markets. In 2022, the firm expanded its footprint through the acquisition of Cedar Realty Trust, broadening its grocery-anchored center portfolio in urban Northeast markets. In March 2026, a leadership change occurred with the departure of the Chief Financial Officer.