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Posted: August 27, 2015
Mansfield Crossing welcomes new tenants
Mansfield Crossing has expanded its tenant mix with the openings of Comcast Xfinity, b.good, and The Paper Store.
"We're thrilled to welcome these new businesses to our existing line-up of stores & restaurants," said Christina Barrows, marketing & operations coordinator of Mansfield Crossing. "Their presence will reinforce our goal of providing a great and convenient offering to our customers."
Details on the 2015 openings at Mansfield Crossing are listed below:
* Comcast Xfinity opened August 24 next to Gamestop. Customers will be able to explore Comcast's latest TV, Internet, voice and home innovations in a completely reinvented and interactive environment.
* B.good will introduce itself next to Yankee Candle. The quick service restaurant has been serving locally-raised, house-ground burgers hand-cut fries and sweet potato fries, all-natural shakes, and fresh salads since 2004. Living by the philosophy of "Real. Food. Fast," b.good prides itself in producing fast-food "real" by making it the way it should be - by people, not factories.
* The Paper Store will be taking over the space between Chico's and LOFT in late September and will provide a one-of-a-kind shopping experience where customers can discover cards, gifts and more to celebrate all of life's special occasions. With brands like Hallmark, Chamilia, Vera Bradley and more.
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