Warren, RI Tim Bulman of District Real Estate Advisors completed the sale of a 2019 retrofit construction Dollar General for $1.75 million. Bulman represented the seller in the transaction and Daniel Bernardini of Horvath & Tremblay represented the buyer. The purchase was a part of a 1031 exchange requirement and was an off-market transaction. The Dollar General is located at 470 Metacom Ave. and was a complete retrofit construction store that is strategically positioned along the area’s primary retail corridor at a signalized intersection. Dollar General occupies 7,500 s/f and has an initial 10 year base term with a rare rent increase in the base term with three five year options.
In a separate transaction, just 17 miles away on the opposite side of the Providence River, Bulman completed the sale of a 2020 retrofit construction Dollar General for $2.12 million. Bulman represented the seller in the transaction and JRW Realty represented the buyer - the purchase was an all-cash deal with a contract to close timeline of 45 days. The property was previously a Rite Aid that was completely retrofitted for Dollar General and is located at 550 Dyer Ave. in Cranston, RI. The store is located in a very dense area with over 8,045 households in a 1 mile radius and benefits from strong daily traffic counts exceeding 13,000 ADT. Dollar General occupies 8,364 s/f on a 0.90 acre parcel signing an initial 10 year base term with three five year options.
Placemaking. That is the word for 2024. While the concept has historical precedence in urban development, it became part of our current culture in the 1960’s when urbanists started to think about cities for people, not just cars.
Boston’s iconic Newbury St. continues to thrive as one of the most vibrant and compelling retail corridors in the United States. Nestled in the heart of the Back Bay, this historic St. has evolved into a powerhouse of high-St. retail, where luxury meets lifestyle and legacy brands coexist with up-and-coming names. With its European charm, diverse architecture, and unmatched foot traffic, Newbury St. remains a dynamic reflection of Boston’s energy, culture, and economic strength.
As new tariffs continue to impact the global economy, retail businesses and investors are grappling with heightened uncertainty. From new high tariffs to supply chain issues to evolving consumer behaviors, continual changes are making it as or more challenging than the pandemic years. Yet, amidst this turbulence,