SAN DIEGO-According to speakers at ICSC, a few of the major issues facing the retail market today include growing Internet sales, mom and pop store closures, and national retailers’ need for smaller prototype stores.

MENLO PARK, CA-Bob Talbott and Scott Mencaccy acquire the firm that manages 1,600 units in 23 properties in the Northern California area.

PORTLAND, OR-The innovator of thin-film photovoltaic cells and modules chooses Clarion Partners’ facility here, one of the last vacant buildings larger than 150,000 square feet, say brokers.

BAKERSFIELD, CA-East Hills Mall, previously anchored by Gottschalks and Mervyns stores, struggled to pay its debts when both retail chains filed for bankruptcy and will likely go for well below replacement value, says a source.

SAN FRANCISCO-The proceeds of the new loan and $45-million of existing cash were used to repay the existing loan and closing costs.

WALNUT CREEK, CA-Given the value-add potential, the asset is expected to go for more than $40 million, says marketing advisor CBRE.

LIVERMORE, CA-Paragon Outlet Partners’ 543,000-square-foot outlet shopping destination is expected to open to shoppers in November 2012.

OAKLAND, CA-The $200-million public-private partnership loan fund created to increase access to healthy, affordable food in underserved communities is expected to spur economic development.