Retail

btone FTINESS brings 16th studio to New England in 2,200 s/f space

Marblehead, MA btone FITNESS is opening its newest locations in a 2,200 s/f studio. This is the growing company’s 16th studio and is the latest in the company’s expanding franchise portfolio. The new studio, located at 12 Atlantic Ave.

The Superette welcomes the newest pop-up - The Great Put On

Boston, MA Martha’s Vineyard boutique, The Great Put On, has opened a six-month pop-up store at Boston Seaport’s award-winning retail haven, The Superette, marking a significant expansion from its island origins. Established in 1969 by Kenneth Bilzerian

Waldman Associates completes multiple retail
sales for $8.125 million

Norton, CT Dan Waldman of Waldman Associates completed the sale of two CVS locations and facilitated a buy back of one of the locations. Waldman represented the tenant with a ground lease with CVS at 35 Main St., Norton. Waldman arranged for CVS to extend their lease through January 2041.

Boyle and Pinto of Chozick Realty broker sale of Hillview Plaza for $11 million

Rocky Hill, CT Tom Boyle and Jordan Pinto of Chozick Realty Inc. have completed the marketing and sale of Hillview Plaza and Hillview Plaza North located at 377-397 Cromwell Ave., also known as Rte. 3. The shopping center, spanning 33,799 s/f, was sold for a noteworthy $11 million

Kempner Properties and Lee & Associates acquire 177,207 s/f Hilltop Commons for $33 million in 1031 exchange

Derby, CT Jeffrey Dunne, David Gavin and Travis Langer of CBRE’s National Retail Partners represented DLC and Hutensky Capital Partners in the sale of Hilltop Commons for $33 million. CBRE also procured the buyer, Kempner Properties and Lee & Associates NYC, who purchased the center as part of a 1031 exchange. 

Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken grows franchise with six new locations

Boston, MA Big Chicken, the fast-casual chicken concept founded by Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, is gearing up for significant growth in Mass. The brand has signed its latest agreement with QSR owners and operators. Martin Lachance, Barry Lattuca, Michael Scibelli and James O’Hanlon will bring an additional six Big Chicken locations

Anderson of Malone Commercial brokers 1,961 s/f lease for Bam Bam Bakery

Falmouth, MA Malone Commercial Brokers has arranged the leasing of a 1,961 s/f freestanding building located at 125 Bucknam Rd. Bam Bam Bakery, a trailblazer in the world of gluten-free baked goods, is set to broaden its footprint, acquiring the lease from The Antonia Sotiropoulos Revocable Trust.

Marr of Keliher Real Estate leases 1,200 s/f space to Boston Tattoo Company

Boston, MA Douglas Marr of Keliher Real Estate has arranged the leasing of 1,200 s/f  retail space at 244 Newbury St. to The Boston Tattoo Company. This is their third location. They have locations in Somerville and Medford.

High Street Place transforms into Wonka Wonderland for New Years Eve

Boston, MA In celebration of the new year, High Street Place will unveil a Willy Wonka-themed extravaganza to usher in 2024. The High Street Place Food Hall will transform into a Willy Wonka wonderland, complete with colorful decorations and oversized candies, creating an atmosphere of pure imagination. Each guest will be welcomed with their own golden ticket.

MarketStreet opens The Rink by SBLI

Lynnfield, MA The Rink at MarketStreet, presented by SBLI Life Insurance, entered into its tenth season on November 11. MarketStreet hosted a 10th anniversary bash with an opening skating party with a live DJ, festive snacks, a hot cocoa bar, and wintry games, including outdoor curling lanes and ice cornhole.