Category: Massachusetts
Revitalized Town Centers: Retail??? - by Carol Todreas
May 22, 2026
It is now widely accepted that customers want to shop in person at physical stores. Brands know that they do better business in a physical store than just on line so they want to open stores. Demand for retail space by digital merchants, local entrepreneurs, and newly developed national chains
Springfield Crossing unveils next wave of tenants for summer 2026
May 22, 2026
Springfield, MA Springfield Crossing continues to gain momentum with the signing of several new tenants set to open in the coming months. Developed by Onyx Partners, Ltd. and located at 1655 Boston Rd., the project is emerging as Western Massachusetts’ premier retail and community hub.
Atlantic Capital Partners sells Danvers Dick’s Sporting Goods for $16 million
May 22, 2026
Danvers, MA Atlantic Capital Partners has completed the $16 million sale of a Dick’s Sporting Goods. Positioned 20 miles north of Boston, the asset benefits from prominent frontage within one of the region’s most densely populated and highly trafficked retail corridors.
Region Commercial secures 4,000 s/f lease for Valley Fabrics new location
May 22, 2026
Deerfield, MA Region Commercial with Valley Fabrics have secured a new space at 424 State Rd. The featured retail property across from Yankee Candle’s flagship store, has highway access and visibility. Valley Fabrics joins Cheech & Chong’s Dispensary
The Garret Group debuts Rocco’s Sports & Rec at Boston Seaport
May 22, 2026
Boston, MA Rocco’s Sports & Rec, the sports bar & restaurant concept from The Garret Group, has opened its newest location in Boston Seaport. The new location offered a special Marathon Monday party on April 20 ahead of its official opening on Thursday, April 23.
Summit supports quick-service restaurant brands expansion with multiple transactions
May 22, 2026
Lexington, MA Summit Realty Partners, Inc. continues to support the rapid expansion of fast-food and drive-thru retail concepts across New England, completing multiple transactions on behalf of quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands.
Dragon of Gibson Sotheby’s Commercial represents Virginia’s Café & Market in 3,728 s/f lease
May 22, 2026
Reading, MA William Dragon, commercial broker with Gibson Sotheby’s Commercial, represented Virginia’s Café & Market in securing retail space at 26 Haven St. in downtown. The landlord was represented by Jeremy Cyrier of Mansard Commercial Properties, listing agent for the property.
Boston Seaport by WS hosts Seaport Sketch
May 22, 2026
Boston, MA Boston Seaport by WS is bringing back its popular community art series, Seaport Sketch, and debuting a new insider-exclusive experience, Draw Me Like One of Your Insiders, expanding its lineup of creative programming for the 2026 season.
The Hamilton Co. arranges 20,000 s/f lease with Novo Marketplace
May 22, 2026
Allston, MA The Hamilton Company has completed a commercial lease agreement with Novo Marketplace and its occupancy of 20,000 s/f at 122 Brighton Ave. Of the 16 tenants within the food court, 12 of them are restaurants.
The Sweetish Fish opens at The Street Chestnut Hill
May 22, 2026
Boston, MA The Sweetish Fish, the Swedish candy concept known for its rotating “Catch of the Day” selections and full-service scooping experience, has opened its first permanent brick-and-mortar location at The Street Chestnut Hill on May 1.
Property Management & Operations Spotlight - Robert Marcus Real Estate Company
May 22, 2026
2. What trends or challenges are you currently seeing within your portfolio and market(s), and how is your firm adapting to meet them? One of the biggest challenges we are seeing is balancing rising operational and insurance costs while
Coast and Harbor Associates honored as part of award-winning team for landmark rehabilitation of Bos...
May 20, 2026
Boston, MA Coast and Harbor Associates, Inc., an owner’s project management firm, has received recognition as part of the 2026 Robert H. Kuehn, Jr. Award team, presented by Preservation Massachusetts. The honor recognizes the firm’s role
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