Holmes of R.W. Holmes completes 4 leases for BJ's Wholesale Club
R.W. Holmes Realty has completed 4 leases for BJ's Wholesale Club in the Natick Business Park. BJ's renewed their leases for 4,000 s/f at 4 Strathmore Rd., 20,000 s/f at 5 Strathmore Rd., and 16,900 s/f at 27 Strathmore Rd. BJ's also leased 21 Strathmore Rd., 15,500 s/f for expansion space.
BJ's Wholesale Club is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the eastern U.S.
Garry Holmes, SIOR of R.W. Holmes Realty represented BJ's Wholesale Club in the transactions. John Lashar and Paul Leone of Richards Barry Joyce & Partners represented MARIC, Inc., the owner of 21 Strathmore Road.
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