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Posted: October 24, 2013
Cotter of Powers & Co. leases 3,496 s/f to Greater Boston Running Company
Leslie Cotter of Powers & Company has brokered the sixth Massachusetts location of the Greater Boston Running Company (GBRC) at Vinnin Square Plaza. Cotter brokered the GBRC's first Massachusetts location in Lexington in 2006. Since then they have opened stores in Hingham, Newburyport, Andover, and Newton.
Greater Boston RunningCompany is proud to be a community resource and one-stop shop for all customers' fitness and wellness needs. They welcome walkers, brand new runners, seasoned runners, families, yogis, gym enthusiasts, student athletes, and anyone who needs help finding the perfect shoe. They invite everyone to come in for a free personalized gait analysis to determine which type of shoe will work best for each individual.
GBRC officially opened for business on September 28 and will be hosting a grand opening party the weekend of November 7-11. This celebration will feature prizes, fun, snacks, and giveaways from some of our favorite brands.
Powers & Company represented the landlord and Lindsay L'Heureux of SRA Retail represented the tenant.
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