The New Retail Thread

diggity said:
Just saw that the former Citizens Bank right in the center of Harvard Square (former location of the Tasty) is becoming... wait for it... a CVS. This would make three CVS locations in a two block span. Anyone know if one or both of the other locations are shuttering?
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Oh thank heaven. The current location is abysmal. I avoid it whenever possible.

I'm pretty sure that at least the main location across the square will close. Probably both will.
 
American Eagle, Bath & Body Works, & Brookstone will finally be leaving Copley Place. Sunday is American Eagle's last day. It's only a handful of years old. Sounds like Simon is ridding itself of the low end retailers in CP in anticipation of the big changes.
 
datadyne007 said:
American Eagle, Bath & Body Works, & Brookstone will finally be leaving Copley Place. Sunday is American Eagle's last day. It's only a handful of years old. Sounds like Simon is ridding itself of the low end retailers in CP in anticipation of the big changes.
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What are the big changes of which you speak?
 
The dunkin donuts on columbus ave @ mass ave finally got better signage...
Before it was just a bronze plaque like everything else you see around here.

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It was nice that they remodeled last year, but the shades they added made them always look closed. At least the new signs make the location a little more obvious.
 
diggity said:
Just saw that the former Citizens Bank right in the center of Harvard Square (former location of the Tasty) is becoming... wait for it... a CVS. This would make three CVS locations in a two block span. Anyone know if one or both of the other locations are shuttering?
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This is really disappointing. I pretty sure from the front door you can actually see both other CVS stores by looking either way. The rent in that building must be so high that only a CVS or a Starbucks could afford it.
 
mdd said:
I pretty sure from the front door you can actually see both other CVS stores by looking either way.
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If you stand at the right spot, you can actually see all three at once. I tried it yesterday. (A real high point of my day.) I can't imagine they'll keep all three open. The JFK St one seems the most likely option for closing--CVS seems to be moving to larger stores and that one just doesn't fit the model.
 
I wonder if the new one will be taking cues from the CVS palace in Porter.
 
Eataly would be a winner here! Sure hope that the rumors are true!
 
Eataly would be SO GREAT at 888 Boylston, but hopefully it wouldn't be a miniaturize version like the Symphony Whole Foods or Back Bay TJs.
 
Unbelievably sad news today. Forum has been rent-gouged out of their location on Boylston. The landlord TRIPLED their rent. Who the hell would rent-gouge a business that was destroyed (and re-built) in the Marathon Bombing?!

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Dear friends,

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of FORUM Bar & Restaurant on March 1st. Boston Nightlife Ventures would like to offer our sincere gratitude to FORUM’s incredible staff and to each and every one of our patrons, from our regulars to those who came in after the marathon to show their support. We cried together, we smiled together—none of those times will be forgotten.

After the tragic events of the 2013 Boston Marathon forced FORUM to close for four long months of reconstruction, and with insurance claims still backed up by bureaucracy, our road to financial recovery was knowingly long. But our love for what we do encouraged Boston Nightlife Ventures to reinvest in FORUM and reopen triumphantly.

Unfortunately, the current real estate climate on Boylston Street has motivated FORUM’s landlord to raise rent this year by nearly three times our current rate. This rent increase makes it financially impossible for Boston Nightlife Ventures to operate and sustain a business at a location that means so much to us and to our city. Out of enduring respect for the events surrounding our brief but unforgettable history at 755 Boylston Street, Boston Nightlife Ventures has decided to retire the name FORUM.

Though FORUM must close, Boston Nightlife Ventures remains committed to investing in our city’s dining community. We look forward to using our resources and efforts to continue serving Boston at our existing locations—The Tap Trailhouse, Wink & Nod, Griddler’s Burgers and Dogs—and at exciting new concepts coming in 2015 and beyond. As owners and operators of multiple concepts, BNV is fortunately able to offer FORUM’s staff numerous opportunities to remain with our team.

We invite you to join us this week for one last hurrah before we close our doors following dinner service on Saturday, February 28th. For more information, please email us at info@forumboston.com

On behalf of everyone at Boston Nightlife Ventures, thank you to the city of Boston and its incredible residents. It is an honor to continue to serve you.
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