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Posted: November 27, 2015
Nordblom leases 4,739 s/f to Dover Rug & Home and The Shade Store
3rd Ave - Burlington, MABurlington, MA 3rd Ave, the dining, entertainment, and home goods heart of Burlington, have completed two new leases totaling 4,739 s/f to Dover Rug & Home and The Shade Store. Void of run-of-the-mill chains, this specialty store-lined boulevard features goods crafted by artisans and high-end brands including Wegmans, The Bancroft, Tony C’s, Kings, Osteria Nino, Bedford Farms, Boston Interiors, Carter’s Diamonds, Cambridge Savings Bank, PAUL Bakery, 18|8 Fine Men’s Salon, Redstone American Grill, Quinstance, and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams with a Kohler Signature Store opening soon.
“Aligning with our home goods theme, Dover Rug & Home and The Shade Store will bring more of the unique, high-quality products and services to 3rd Ave,” said Adele Olivier, senior vice president for Nordblom Company.
Dover Rug & Home was named “Best of Boston” in 2011, received the 2014 “Community Excellence Award” from the Family Business Association of MA, and has been recognized thirteen consecutive years as the “Readers’ Choice” by CNC. CEO Mahmud Jafri was awarded the 2013 Immigrant Entrepreneur Award, was named one of the 50 Most Influential People in New England in 2014, and is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), International Furnishing and Design Association (IFDA), and World Floor Covering Association. The company is consistently recognized for its philanthropy, as it supports over 50 charitable organizations on a regular basis.
The Shade Store is a family-run, custom window treatment company with a rich heritage in luxury textiles and interior design. Its exclusive collection of more than 900 fabrics and materials provides customers with an unparalleled level of style and customization options. The Shade Store has 30 showrooms nationwide – expanding to 40 before the end of this year.
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