Retail
JJManning Auctioneers completes sale of
Peaceful Meadows property for $2.7335 million
Whitman, MA JJManning Auctioneers have completed the $2.7335 million sale at an August 29th auction of property on behalf of “Peaceful Meadows”, a 2nd generation family-owned/operated ice cream business on Rte, 18. After many decades in business since 1962, the family chose to divest of these landmark assets owned since the 1920s.
Newmark hires five retail real estate experts
Boston, MA Newmark Group, Inc. (Newmark) have hired five retail real estate experts — executive managing director Matt Curtin, senior managing director Greg Covey, and directors Nicole Nielsen, Alden Bush and Ela Hazar. These professionals form Newmark’s Urban Retail Group, specializing in retail tenant and landlord representation in the city; Curtin and Covey co-lead the team.
HFA Architecture + Engineering advise for drive-thru advancements
Boston, MA Hospitality architects from HFA Architecture + Engineering have advised that quick-serve restaurants (QSR) can ramp up performance with drive-thru innovations like upstream ordering, automatic doors, larger canopies and dedicated lanes for mobile orders.
Malone Commercial Brokers arranges sale of 13,650 s/f retail building
South Portland, ME Malone Commercial Brokers has arranged the sale of 725 Bdwy., a 13,650 s/f retail building. The property, previously owned by FT Holdings, LLC, has been acquired by C725 Broadway LLC in a transaction of undisclosed value. Joe Malone and Jennifer Small of Malone Commercial Brokers brokered the deal, which closed on August 22, 2023.
Reveler Development and Porta & Company broker two-year lease for Matcha Mood - 640 s/f
Portland, ME Reveler Development and their commercial broker, Porta & Company, have arranged a two-year lease for Matcha Mood – a brand-new, matcha-focused café. Matcha Mood at 654 Congress St., with the 640 s/f, street-level space is scheduled to open in September.
Club Champion opens 3,100 s/f location with lease arranged by Capital Group Properties
Northborough, MA Custom golf club fitter Club Champion has opened its new fitting studio, located at 10010 Shops Way. The store is open and accepting fitting appointments. This is Club Champion’s third location in Massachusetts. Capital Group Properties arranged the 3,100 s/f lease last spring.
The Boulos Company brokers retail lease for VT Flannel Company - 1,377 s/f
Portland, ME The Vermont Flannel Company has opened a new location leasing 1,377 s/f of retail space at 432 Fore St. In May, the company opened its first Maine location at 47 Main St. in Freeport. Expansion into the state is a milestone for the company, marking its first venture beyond the borders of Vermont, where the company currently operates six stores.
MarketStreet unveils interactive installation for 10th anniversary
Lynnfield, MA MarketStreet celebrates its 10th anniversary the entire month of September, after opening in 2013. The property unveils Mi Casa Your Casa 2.0, an interactive art installation, as well as a series of family friendly activities, limited-edition birthday bash swag, and special offers from a number of MarketStreet businesses.
Sherwin-Williams opens new retail location
built by Reno-West Main LLC
New Britain, CT Sherwin-Williams has opened its newly constructed store at 972 West Main St. The store officially opened its doors on March 21st of this year, offering a modern retail experience and a wide range of high-quality paint and accessories for both residential and commercial projects.
The Street Chestnut Hill opens new pop-up the Onyx Boutique
Chestnut Hill, MA The Street Chestnut Hill released a new pop-up experience by Onyx Boutique, now open at the property through 2023. Shoppers will discover the latest in women’s fashion and accessories curated by local entrepreneur and owner of Onyx Boutique, Kristen Beauvais.