Retail

CSI assists Energy North in purchases of eight props. from Tradewinds

Portland, ME C-Store Investments, LLC (CSI) is a Northeast based consulting firm that provides advisory services to the convenience store and retail petroleum industry. CSI has provided advisory and transactional services to Energy North on the purchase of eight properties from

Summit leases 6,635 s/f restaurant at Village Mall Shopping Center

Methuen, MA Summit Realty Partners, Inc. has completed a new lease transaction with a restaurant at Village Mall Shopping Center. Summit Realty Partners

Nassimi Realty, LLC signs Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to 30,000 s/f lease

Springfield, VT Nassimi Realty, LLC has signed a new tenant, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, at Springfield Shopping Plaza. Nassimi Realty reports that this lease will last 10 years. This is the first Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in all of the state. The space is 30,000 s/f.

Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc. sells 119 New Athol Rd. $1.5 million

Orange, MA Aubuchon Realty Company, Inc. (ARC) sold 119 New Athol Rd. for $1.5 million to Community Health Center of Franklin County

Combined Properties renews Subway and Saigon Noodle leases

Malden, MA Combined Properties, Inc. has renewed two leases totaling 2,716 s/f of retail space in the city’s Central Business District.  Subway, a first-class sandwich chain, renewed at 207-209 Centre St. and Saigon Noodle Restaurant extended its lease at 381 Main St. in the city

Portico Brewing to open new 3,400 s/f taproom

Somerville, MA When the city is ready to fully reopen, there’s good news in store for locals. Whether you’re a beer fan or just looking for a cool new place to visit, Portico Brewing

The Current in Seaport to bring local retailers to the city

Boston, MA The Current in Seaport is thrilled to support an entrepreneurial collection of seven businesses beginning this month. The retail incubator will house these brands beginning this fall through the holiday season. Many of the participants are local to New England. The Current opened with the debut of

Foundation Kitchen to open at The Graphic Lofts residential building

Charlestown, MA Foundation Kitchen, a shared culinary workspace, co-founded by husband and wife team, Ciaran Nagle and Tara Novak, has signed a 5,723 s/f lease to open a new culinary

Washington Trust provides $12.2 million financing to Hamden Plaza Associates, LLC

Hamden, CT Washington Trust’s commercial real estate group provided $12.2 million to Hamden Plaza Associates, LLC, for the refinancing and renovation of a retail shopping center at 2100 Dixwell Ave.

Question of the Month: What role does signage play in opening up your new retail destination? - by Richard Poyant

Question: What role does signage play in opening up your new retail destination? Case Study: Jordan’s Furniture, The Maine Mall. Signage plays a key role in showcasing your retail store’s brand image and drawing new customers into your door.