Wilder opens Trader Joes and Dion’s Wine & Liquor at The Crossing at Walkers Brook

Reading, MA According to Wilder, Trader Joe’s and Dion’s Wine & Liquors are now open at The Crossing at Walkers Brook, marking a major milestone in the ongoing re-merchandising of the 480,000 s/f shopping center.

Located at 34 Walkers Brook Dr. (exit 57, I-95), the former single-tenant space previously occupied by Staples has been reconfigured into two separate retail destinations, bringing a stronger mix of high-frequency uses to one of the center’s most visible locations.

This strategic division reflects Wilder’s broader approach to retail real estate: looking beyond simply filling a vacancy to curate a tenant mix that drives foot traffic, encourages cross-shopping, and elevates overall property performance.

“This is exactly what thoughtful re-merchandising should accomplish,” said Andy LaGrega, a principal at Wilder. “We took a single footprint and saw an opportunity to create a dynamic destination. Trader Joe’s and Dion’s are highly complementary businesses that give customers a reason to return frequently, benefiting all the surrounding tenants at Walkers Brook and along the larger retail corridor.”