LONDON-In the biggest-ever deal in the out-of-town retail sector a consortium led by Pillar Property and including Hercules Property Unit Trust; Morley Fund Management and the Junction Limited Partnership has paid pounds 695 million ($1.11 billion) for Kingfisher's Chatrtwell Land portfolio.

SANTA BARBARA, CA-Pacifica Hotel Co. selects Mike Barnard for the position of vice president of acquisitions. In this capacity, Barnard will oversee lodging acquisitions and the continued growth of the company.

PHILADELPHIA-Craig J. Scheuerle steps up from VP to SVP in the local office; Charles R. Brown rises to VP at the King of Prussia, PA, office and Carl L. Neilson, investment specialist, also makes VP.

BALTIMORE, MD-Crown Central Petroleum Corp. puts its portfolio of 346 gas stations and convenience stores up for sale. The retail properties are spread out in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern areas of the country.