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Posted: September 29, 2023
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. The new stores introduce a fresh retail concept inspired by the beauty and authenticity of Vermont.
Handcrafted in America since 1991, Vermont Flannel clothing, blankets, and accessories are certain to delight Maine visitors and locals alike. Vermont Flannel fabric is made with organic cotton, yarn-dyed for lasting color, tightly woven for minimal shrinkage, and brushed beyond reason for unbelievable softness.
The Boulos Company’s Greg Boulos, Samantha Marinko, and Nate Stevens brokered the deal.
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