It turns out that “try before you buy” is a compelling pitch for retailers as well as shoppers. In what’s becoming a commonly accepted practice, retail landlords such as WS Development and Wilder regularly take a flier on local, independently-owned shops that bring unique, new concepts to their portfolios.
A partnership between Nordblom Co. and Burlington economic development officials will give entrepreneurs and artists the chance to occupy a pop-up storefront at the 3rd Ave. shopping district this spring.
WS Development’s holiday-themed open-air market will return to Boston’s Seaport District in early November with an expanded lineup of 120 small businesses and 19 food and beverage vendors.
