Retail

Angel Commercial secures full tenancy with 4,115 s/f lease to Arisu Anime

Fairfield, CT Angel Commercial, LLC has brought both buildings at 226 Kings Hwy. East and 735-737 Villa Ave. to full occupancy. The new tenant, Arisu Anime, known for having New England’s largest anime and manga store, has chosen this location for their expansion.

Seaport to offer free summer workout series

Boston, MA Boston’s largest free outdoor workout series, Seaport Sweat, is back for its ninth season, running from May 1 through September 28, 2024. This year, the community-driven program will offer over 100 free fitness classes, with weekly instructors like Michael Soares,

Marr of Keliher Real Estate brokers 877 s/f lease

Boston, MA Douglas Marr, president of Keliher Real Estate, has leased 877 s/f at 570 Columbus Ave. in the South End on the corner of Mass. Ave. The retail space leased will be home to Cacao Chocolate/Coffee shop. It is their third location, with two other locations in Newton and Jamaica Plain. 

Cisco Brewers pop-up opens at Boston Seaport by WS Development

Boston, MA Boston Seaport by WS Development and Cisco Brewers have brought back Cisco Brewers Seaport for its seventh season. This year’s Cisco experience will showcase returning favorite menu items from Cisco Kitchen Bar and the debut of a new pizza truck launching for the season

The Architectural Team names new principal and elevates three to associate

Chelsea, MA The Architectural Team (TAT) has promoted four longstanding team members. The newly promoted leaders include Thomas Schultz, who has been named a principal, as well as Elizabeth Peabody, Venket Holi, and Matthew Duggan, all of whom have been named associates at the 100-person firm.

Food & Life Cos. brings sushi franchise to U.S.

Boston, MA Food & Life Companies, LTD, a sushi franchise out of Japan, has opened its only U.S. restaurant, Sakabayashi, on 665 Boylston St. The company, which has more than 1,000 restaurants across Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Mainland China, and Indonesia will open Sakabayashi

F1 Arcade to open in 16,000 s/f space at Boston Seaport by WS Development

Boston, MA F1 Arcade, the world’s first premium F1 entertainment experience, opened its first US location in Boston Seaport. F1 Arcade is an experiential venue with show-stopping hospitality and an electrifying atmosphere. The opening of F1 Arcade Boston Seaport brings the thrill of Formula 1

Malone Commercial Brokers arranges
1,086 s/f retail lease - Alice Yardley

Portland, ME Malone Commercial Brokers (MCB) have arranged a 1,086 s/f lease space for Alice Yardley, the creative force behind a handcrafted leather bag brand, at 99 Exchange St. The deal was brokered by Peter Harrington of MCB. Yardley is leaving her space at Washington Ave. to find her home

ABG Commercial arranges 3,500 s/f retail lease
for ColorWorks Acquisition LLC

Acton, MA Bernard Gibbons, senior vice president of ABG Commercial Realty, facilitated a 3,500 s/f retail lease for ColorWorks Acquisition LLC at 248-270 Great Rd. The owner of the property is East Acton Plaza LLC. ColorWorks is a leading provider of paint, wallpaper, and window treatments for both residential and commercial projects.

Colonial Properties facilitates two retail
transactions totaling $2.46m

Orange, CT Michael Richetelli, president and designated broker of Colonial Properties, Inc., has completed of the following transactions. Richetelli represented the seller, VCR, LLC, in the sale of 330 Boston Post Rd., a 7,450 s/f multi-tenant retail building on .85 acres. The buyer, Fahmy Khalil, was represented by Richard Ballou of Houlihan Lawrence.