The Village Bank Picks Retailer for Pop-Up Space in Wellesley Branch
The Village Bank has selected local children’s clothing retailer Piper&Cloth to fill the pop-up retail space inside its new Wellesley branch.
Mini-Whole Foods Coming to Amazon Tower in Boston’s Seaport
Grocery chain Whole Foods Market is bringing one of its small-format “Daily Shop” stores to one of the Seaport District’s newest towers.
Cities Prod Landlords with Vacant Storefronts
Boston’s angling to be the latest city to try and spur more action from retail landlords with long-term vacancies. Here’s what’s worked elsewhere.
Tight Supply Stabilizes Boston Retail Market
Boston’s retail market is entering 2026 as one of the tightest in the country, but growth is becoming more selective.
Why Exclusivity Clauses Are Important in Retail Properties
For commercial landlords and their retail tenants, shopping centers operate like ecosystems. A Massachusetts federal court case is instructive as to why.
Indie Coffee Shops Are Meant to Counter Corporate Behemoths. Why Do They Both Look the Same?
Patrons want more than a good espresso. They want to immerse themselves in a “scene” that matches their lifestyle and aspirations, and store owners have been happy to oblige.
Wrentham Outlets Announces New Arrivals
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets announced a group of new tenants will expand its dining and shopping options with scheduled openings in spring and summer.
‘Crazy’ Golf Club Coming to Back Bay
The owner of a Back Bay property is refreshing the neighborhood’s entertainment options with the imminent opening of a 2-story indoor mini-golf arcade and cocktail bar.
Indie Bookstore Inks Lease at Allston Labworks
A two-year-old independent bookstore in Melrose will expand into Boston with its second location at Allston Labworks.
Hot Property: CanalSide Food + Drink
The transformation of CambridgeSide’s new food hall continues with this month’s opening of two new venues.
Allston Labworks Adding Bagel Cafe This Summer
A bakery cafe offering a new spin on bagels will open this summer after signing the second lease at King Street Properties’ Allston Labworks development.
Suffolk Downs Apartments Ink Second Retail Lease
An East Boston yoga and barre studio will become the second retail tenant at Suffolk Downs’ first apartment building, the Amaya complex in Revere.
Lyrik Back Bay Adding a Peruvian Flavor
A Peruvian-themed restaurant became the sixth retail tenant to lease space at Samuels & Associates’ Lyrik Back Bay development.
Allston Labworks Announces First Restaurant
A pizzeria that is crowdfunding its startup costs is the first retail tenant to sign a lease at King Street Properties’ Allston Labworks development.
Mighty Squirrel Brewing Adding Permanent Location at Arsenal Yards
A seasonal beer garden is expanding into a yearround location at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards, leasing 4,000 square feet for a new taproom.
Healey Signs Off on 225 New Boston Liquor Licenses
Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation Wednesday giving Boston 225 more alcohol licenses, the majority of which are expected to boost economic development in 13 targeted ZIP codes.
Restaurants More Important than Ever for Leasing Strategies
Bostonians’ changing work habits and the new importance of delivery for restaurants’ revenue streams are upending traditional suburban leasing strategies and even reshaping what food and beverage tenants need in a potential space.
South Shore Plaza Announces New Arrivals
A group of new retailers including the first New England location for Savage x Fenty by Rihanna are joining the tenant roster at Braintree’s South Shore Plaza.
Arsenal Yards Set to Add Steakhouse, Santos’ Second Restaurant
Five new tenants ranging from a Jason Santos-led restaurant to steakhouse Medium Rare are set to open at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards in coming months.
Posto Relocating to Assembly Row
A mainstay of Davis Square’s dining scene is relocating to Assembly Row after leasing 6,000 square feet for a takeout market, cafe and dining room.
