REAL ESTATE

Assembly Row, the first-class downtown that Federal retail built en masse in the Boston suburb of Somerville, is making big additions to its restaurant contingent.

Cinema chains continue to be the retail center tenants hardest hit by the pandemic, and that’s led one to get into the retail business.

The largest arts-and-crafts retailer had drawn a circle around the United States’ largest market but never entered it. Now it will.

Little Caesars has ambitious plans to continue expanding its global footprint.

Ingka Centres’ long-brewing plan to plant smaller Ikea stores in downtowns across the globe has gotten underway in San Francisco.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is looking to ramp up expansion as it raises its long-term restaurant potential by a considerable number.

Aldi is targeting the Gulf Coast as its aggressive expansion continues.

Chain Store Age’s SPECS Show is proud to announce that five-time NBA champion, Hall of Famer and influential investor Earvin “Magic” Johnson will keynote the 58th annual SPECS event.