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January 30, 2013
Kohl’s and Whole Food Market to open at Southwind Plaza

Boston-based The Wilder Cos. said that, as part of its major remerchandising of Southwind Plaza shopping center in Hyannis, Mass., Kohl’s and Whole Foods Market will be opening new stores at the Cape Cod property.

December 3, 2012
Chestnut Hill Shopping Center renamed ‘The Street’

To better reflect its transformation into a walkable retail destination that seeks to be the new downtown in the heart of Chestnut Hill, Mass., the Chestnut Hill Shopping Center has been renamed "The Street," owner/manager WS Development announced today.

October 1, 2012
Frye Co. to unveil Boston flagship

Boot and leather goods manufacturer Frye Co. will open its second U.S. retail location – on Newbury St. in a historic building in Boston’s Back Bay.

August 30, 2012
Report: Whole Foods Market in talks to take over six leases in Boston area

Whole Foods Market is in talks to buy or take over leases for half a dozen Johnnie’s Foodmaster locations in eastern Massachusetts, the Boston Globe reported.

August 2, 2012
Calla Lily Salon opens at Plymouth Meeting Mall

Philadelphia-based Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust said that Calla Lily Salon recently opened a 1,529-sq.-ft. hair salon at Plymouth Meeting (Pa.) Mall.

July 26, 2012
Lululemon to join Chestnut Hill

WS Development announced that Lululemon Athletica has signed a lease to join the Chestnut Hill Shopping Center, in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

April 26, 2012
NRDC announces new tenants for Northampton Crossings

Purchase, N.Y.-based National Realty & Development has announced the opening of Panera Bread at Northampton Crossings, located in Easton, Pa. Panera occupies a 3,860-sq.-ft. drive-thru space.

January 26, 2012
Staples invests in e-commerce

Staples announced the opening of a new e-commerce innovation center in Kendall Square in Cambridge, Mass.

January 12, 2012
Charming Charlie to open at Plymouth Meeting Mall

Philadelphia-based Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust announced that Charming Charlie will open a new store at Plymouth Meeting Mall, located in suburban Philadelphia.

November 4, 2011
PBteen to open first-ever pop-up

Willams-Sonoma’s PBteen brand will open its first-ever pop-up store in Natick Mall, Natick, Mass., Nov. 4.

September 20, 2011
Chico's closes on Boston Proper acquisition

Chico's FAS said Tuesday it has completed its previously announced acquisition of direct-to-consumer women’s apparel retailer Boston Proper.

September 13, 2011
BJ's opens new wholesale club in Massachusetts

BJ's Wholesale Club said Tuesday it has opened its newest Massachusetts Club location at Northborough Crossing 6102 Shops Way in Northborough, Mass.

September 7, 2011
GGP Malls host 9/11 remembrance events

General Growth Properties, along with more than 130 of its malls, is encouraging employees and local residents in communities across the country to join them as they take pause to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of September 11.

August 31, 2011
Yankee Candle expanding into Canada

The Yankee Candle Co. has opened its first company-owned retail stores in Canada.

August 9, 2011
Regency Centers purchases Rockridge Center for $20.5 million

Regency Centers said Monday it has acquired Rockridge Center, a 125,213-sq.-ft. grocery-anchored neighborhood center in Plymouth, Minn.

June 9, 2011
Village Super Market profit plummets in Q3 on charge

Village Super Market reported Thursday that net income for the third quarter dropped 68% to $1.7 million, primarily due to a $4.2 million charge for the withdrawal liability from a multi-employer pension plan.

June 7, 2011
MarketStreet Lynnfield, Lynnfield, Mass.

The mixed-use project MarketStreet Lynnfield continues to forge ahead, as co-developers WS Development and National Development announced on June 6 that Whole Foods Market, Kings and Legal C Bar have signed leases to join the property.

Whole Foods will open a 45,000-sq.-ft. store at MarketStreet Lynnfield, which is located on Route 128/I-95 spanning Exits 42 and 43 in Lynnfield, Mass.

March 24, 2011
Golf Town in U.S. debut with five stores in greater Boston

Canadian golf retailer Golf Town said Thursday it has opened its first five stores in the United States, all located in the greater Boston area.

March 17, 2011
Timberland opens eco-friendly store in Boston

The Timberland Co. has opened its new Boston retail location, at 201 Newbury Street. Construction on the store — housed in the old Prince School building — began earlier this year.

March 1, 2011
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February 7, 2011
KareFoot Spa & Bodywork opens at Plymouth Meeting Mall

Philadelphia-based Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) said that KareFoot Spa & Bodywork has opened at the company’s Plymouth Meeting Mall, located in Plymouth Meeting, Pa.

January 18, 2011
Yankee Candle names international president

The Yankee Candle Co. said Tuesday that John Fontana has joined the company as president of the international division.

January 5, 2011
BJ’s closing five locations, restructuring home office and select field ops

BJ’s Wholesale Club said Wednesday that its December same-store sales rose 3.8% and would have been up 1.4%, excluding the impact of gasoline sales.

November 17, 2010
BJ’s net income up, raises guidance

BJ's Wholesale Club reported third-quarter earnings Wednesday that beat Wall Street expectations on improved revenue from gas and merchandise rose.

October 31, 2010
Orvis to open at Plymouth Meeting Mall

Philadelphia-based Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust said that Orvis will open a new store at...

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