Newmark Secures 17,447-SF Office/Flex Lease for DesignPac in Oak Brook, Illinois

September 29, 2025 1:00 PM

Newmark announces the Company has arranged a long-term, 17,447-square-foot office/flex lease for DesignPac, a subsidiary of 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., at 2100 Swift Drive in Oak Brook, Illinois. Newmark Senior Managing Director Corey Chase represented the tenant in the transaction.

DesignPac is a premier provider of gourmet gift baskets and sets for major retailers across North America. The new space will support the company’s multifaceted operations—including its design studio and showroom, product packaging and light manufacturing—while offering a flexible environment that fosters collaboration and efficiency across its team.

“We’re grateful for our longstanding relationship with 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. and its various brands, and for the continued opportunity to deliver solutions that support their evolving operations and team,” said Chase. “This lease reflects a deliberate decision to secure a space that meets the company’s unique demands while providing excellent accessibility and a high-quality environment for employees.”

2100 Swift Drive is a three-story, 58,010-square-foot Class A office building owned by Experimental Holdings. The property underwent a significant renovation in 2017 and features open, adaptable floor plates, a three-story parking deck and ample surface parking. Ownership is adding an overhead door to the first floor to create a flex space that allows the tenant to efficiently move products in and out of the facility.

“We’re thrilled to establish our presence in Oak Brook, a location that aligns with our vision for the future of work and supports our continued growth,” said Dennis Marnick, Head of Real Estate for 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. “This space is designed to inspire creativity, enhance collaboration and provide our team with an environment where they can do their best work.”

Situated in the highly desirable East-West Corridor, the building offers outstanding visibility and access to I-88 and I-294, and is conveniently located near Oakbrook Center Mall and numerous retail and dining amenities.

According to Newmark Research, Chicago’s suburban office market is showing strong momentum in 2025, with 3.1 million square feet leased year-to-date, marking the first time since 2018 that leasing activity is tracking on pace with the long-term annual average. This renewed confidence among suburban tenants is reflected in a positive net absorption of 935,000 square feet in the first half of the year. While the overall vacancy rate remains elevated at 26.0%, it has decreased from last quarter, signaling continued demand for quality office space.

Patrick Kiefer of NAI Hiffman represented the landlord in the transaction.

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Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of over $2.9 billion. As of June 30, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from 165 offices with over 8,400 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

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