Dartmouth, MA According to PREIT, Dartmouth Mall, the dominant enclosed retail destination in Southeastern Mass., will welcome the region’s first Boot Barn this fall. The nearly 15,000 s/f western and work wear retailer joins several other new tenants as part of the mall’s continued strategic
Woonsocket, RI Ryan Family Amusements is expanding its footprint with their latest acquisition of the Walnut Hill Bowl. This expansion marks Ryan’s second location in the state, complementing their existing game room on Newport’s waterfront. The bowling center, now named Ryan’s, was originally
Charlestown, MA According to Related Beal, PickleBOS, a premier pickleball club in Boston, will be coming to the Charlestown Labs campus this winter. The 22,570 s/f facility, located at 440 Rutherford Ave., will be the first permanent indoor pickleball courts in the neighborhood.
Concord, NH CrownPoint Partners, a national real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in net lease investments and sale-leaseback advisory services, has sold a single-tenant property occupied by Shaw’s grocery store. The asset was sold in an all-cash transaction for $7.5 million to a private investor based in New England.
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.
Somerville, MA PopUp Bagels, the “Not Famous but Known” bagel shop, opened its second Boston-area location at Assembly Row (334 Artisan Way) on July 25th. Following the momentum of their Seaport launch earlier this year - with lines down the block, a live DJ, and a crowd-pleasing partnership with Grillo’s Pickles - they’re excited to continue growing in Boston and bring the PopUp Bagels experience to Somerville.
Southington, CT Matt Halprin president of New England Retail Properties, Inc. has completed the $3.2 million sale of the former Smithland Supply Pet & Garden Center at 1198 Queen St. The property sold to Van Wilgen Garden Mart. Van Wilgen Garden Mart is a family-owned multi-unit garden center founded in 1920.
Portland, ME Reframe Fitness LLC has leased 2,644 s/f of retail space at 180 Kennebec St. in the city’s West Bayside neighborhood. The new studio will be the second location for the locally owned fitness studio, which opened its Falmouth location in January. Reframe quickly built a strong following with its dynamic, high- intensity Pilates classes using the XFormer,
Needham, MA Bialow Real Estate, a national retail real estate consultancy, has promoted Brett Groper to senior vice president and Anthony Genovese to senior vice president – retail expansion & advisory. The firm has also recently advised clients in a spate of high-profile leases and new locations for more than 75 expanding brands across the country. Groper and Genovese are credited for many of these successes.
Dorchester, MA According to Summit Realty Partners, Activate, the immersive gaming and entertainment experience, is coming soon to South Bay Center, offering 11,140 s/f of action-packed space to play, compete, and have a blast! This marks Activate’s first location in the local market and a major milestone for its growing U.S. expansion. The lease was completed in collaboration with property owner Allstate Road (Edens) LLC.
Portland, ME Old Port Square has formed a collaboration with Fête Market for the launch of the Old Port Makers Market. Hosted by Fête Market, the Old Port Makers Market will bring together a handpicked selection of approximately 30+ local artists and makers to display and sell their wares in the city’s historic Old Port.
Hyannis, MA The Landing at Hyannis has welcomed Shake Shack to the open air shopping center on July 30th. “There is something for everyone to enjoy at Shake Shack’s new location at The Landing at Hyannis,” said Lindsay Desmettre, senior director of leasing at WS Development. “Whether guests are looking for an on-the-go bite before hopping on the ferry to an island retreat, or a relaxed family meal, Shake Shack is the perfect dining destination for locals and visitors alike.”