Category: Retail

Portland, ME Reframe Fitness LLC has leased 2,644 s/f of retail space at 180 Kennebec St. in the city’s West Bayside neighborhood. The new studio will be the second location for the locally owned fitness studio, which opened its Falmouth location in January. Reframe quickly built a strong following with its dynamic, high- intensity Pilates classes using the XFormer,

Needham, MA Bialow Real Estate, a national retail real estate consultancy, has promoted Brett Groper to senior vice president and Anthony Genovese to senior vice president – retail expansion & advisory. The firm has also recently advised clients in a spate of high-profile leases and new locations for more than 75 expanding brands across the country. Groper and Genovese are credited for many of these successes.

Dorchester, MA According to Summit Realty Partners, Activate, the immersive gaming and entertainment experience, is coming soon to South Bay Center, offering 11,140 s/f of action-packed space to play, compete, and have a blast! This marks Activate’s first location in the local market and a major milestone for its growing U.S. expansion. The lease was completed in collaboration with property owner Allstate Road (Edens) LLC.

Portland, ME Old Port Square has formed a collaboration with Fête Market for the launch of the Old Port Makers Market. Hosted by Fête Market, the Old Port Makers Market will bring together a handpicked selection of approximately 30+ local artists and makers to display and sell their wares in the city’s historic Old Port.

Hyannis, MA The Landing at Hyannis has welcomed Shake Shack to the open air shopping center on July 30^th. “There is something for everyone to enjoy at Shake Shack’s new location at The Landing at Hyannis,” said Lindsay Desmettre, senior director of leasing at WS Development. “Whether guests are looking for an on-the-go bite before hopping on the ferry to an island retreat, or a relaxed family meal, Shake Shack is the perfect dining destination for locals and visitors alike.”

Portland, ME Old Port Square, East Brown Cow and Malone Commercial Brokers have arranged for  PopUp Bagels to be opening its first Maine location in Old Port Square this fall. PopUp Bagel has signed a 10-year lease for the centrally located 1,350 s/f space at 210 Middle St.

Springfield, MA Region Commercial has completed the lease of 13,500 s/f at 707 State St. to Springfield Pharmacy LLC. 707 State St. was one of the Massachusetts Walgreen’s locations that was recently named to close.  Located outside of downtown at a signalized intersection, 707 State St.

North Haven, CT Renee Stevens of Press|Cuozzo has signed two leases at 536 Washington Ave. bringing the active retail plaza to 100% occupancy. Sharon’s Flower Boutique leased 1,800 s/f and Anthony Benefits Group (ABG, LLC)

Worcester, MA NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs has completed the sale of an 8,500 s/f retail building located at 994 Grafton St. for $1.4 million. The property was sold by 994 Grafton Street Realty LLC to 994 Grafton LLC. The transaction was brokered by vice presidents Jonah Glickman and Cody Miner, along with principals James Glickman and Mike Jacobs,

South Portland, ME Malone Commercial Brokers has completed the sale of 357 Maine Mall Rd. The 10,030 s/f retail building sold to 357 Maine Mall Road, LLC for $2.88 million. Mark Malone and Nick Malone

Darien, CT Houlihan Lawrence Commercial, a division of Houlihan Lawrence, one of the leading real estate firms serving New York City’s northern suburbs, has completed the sale of a 3,164 s/f retail building at 873 Boston Post Rd.

Boston, MA Boston While Black will host its 5^th annual BWB Family Reunion on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 12 - 9 pm, drawing more than 25,000 people to Boston’s Seaport for a day dedicated to joy, culture, and connection. As the largest event in the organization’s history, this signature summer event marks a milestone for the organization as it celebrates five years of building belonging and visibility for Boston’s Black residents.