Hamra Enterprises, one of largest franchisees in New England, honors 10 years of company charter mission created by employees

Springfield, MO Hamra Enterprises, one of the largest franchisees and operators of Wendy’s, Panera Bread and Noodles & Co in New England, is honoring the 10^th year of its company charter created by employees in March 2013. The Missouri-based hospitality

BioMed Realty leases to chef Lydia Shire at 492,000 s/f Seaport Science Center

Boston, MA BioMed Realty, a Blackstone portfolio company and provider of real estate solutions to the life science and technology industries, executed a lease with James Beard award-winning chef Lydia Shire for a restaurant concept at Seaport Science Center, a 492,000 s/f life science redevelopment.

Federal Realty Investment Trust leases 75,000 s/f of retail space at Darien Commons - Solidcore, Choice Pet and OVME now open

Darien, CT Federal Realty Investment Trust has 100% leased the first phase of residential, and move-ins have begun in the second building at Darien Commons. Solidcore, Choice Pet and OVME are now open with sweetgreen expected to begin serving customers by the end of the March.

Mace of KeyPoint negotiates sale of Nouria gas/convenience location

Hooksett, NH KeyPoint Partners negotiated the sale of an outparcel  to Nouria Energy Corp. Vice president of retail brokerage Don Mace handled the transaction on behalf

WS Development brings Skin Laundry to four properties

Boston, MA WS Development, is bringing Skin Laundry, a pioneering Los Angeles-based skincare company, to four of its greater Boston properties this spring. The new locations include Derby Street Shops in Hingham, where the brand will debut in March, followed by openings at MarketStreet Lynnfield in Lynnfield, Legacy Place in Dedham, and at Boston Seaport’s.

Press/Cuozzo relocates Hamden Eye Associates to 1970 Whitney Ave.

Hamden, CT Stephen Press, SIOR, co-principal of Press/Cuozzo Commercial Services, facilitated the signing of the long-term lease for Hamden Eye Associates at 1960-1970 Whitney Ave. This high visibility location offers identity for the 2,350 s/f retail/office suite.

Hair Seaport to open at the Superette

Boston, MA Hair Seaport, a new salon concept, is now open at Seaport’s newest retail and dining destination, The Superette. With Hair Seaport, co-owner Andrew Alicea expands his presence in Seaport, adding to his neighborhood institution, Seaport Barbers. 

Ehrhart launches woman-owned retail advisory firm EVERSTREET

Boston, MA Retail industry veteran Ann Ehrhart is launching EVERSTREET, a woman-owned retail real estate advisory group. EVERSTREET helps clients navigate and thrive in a retail environment undergoing a massive sea change by trading conventional brokerage for a strategic planning & activation services model. 

Cardillo family opens BoomX Cannabis

Shirley, MA BoomX Cannabis opened their recreational adult use retail dispensary at 114 Lancaster Rd. with a ribbon cutting ceremony. They were joined by town officials, members of the board of selectmen, marijuana subcommittee selection board and the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce. 

Shelly’s Tea Room celebrates first anniversary in ‘America’s Hometown’

Plymouth, MA Sean and Michelle Sinclair celebrate their first anniversary in America by serving a proper British tea to fascinated Americans who seek out authentic experiences. It was not an easy journey bringing a taste of Britain to ‘America’s Hometown’.