The New Retail Thread

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Non-profit grocery chain pulls the plug, closing up all its outlets

Boston Restaurant Talk breaks the news that Daily Table is closing its four stores over the next few days. Read more.

www.universalhub.com

The chain's Dorchester, Roxbury and Salem stores will close at the end of the day on Sunday. The Cambridge store will close Monday.

 

[themissinglink]

A new candy store is opening on Newbury Street this weekend. It’s a Lil Sweet Treat for Boston. - The Boston Globe

With two shops in New York City, Elly Ross is quickly making her way in the candy world. Boston marks her third opening in less than a year.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[taketern]

BON! Specialty Coffee
22 Beacon Street
(Former Dunkin' Donuts site)

 

[Arenacale]

A Huracan Sterrato!

 

[DAVE]

Portuguese café and restaurant lays claim to long-vacant Dot Ave. corner | Dorchester Reporter

The Portuguese flag is about to be firmly planted on Dorchester Avenue in Savin Hill with the upcoming opening of Lisboa Café – the long-time dream of Raquel Semedo, who was born and raised in Portugal but boasts deep Cape Verdean roots. She was a recipient of the competitive Supporting Pandemic...

www.dotnews.com

Have been saying I hope this development becomes a cafe because this area desperately needs a proper cafe.

 

[#bancars]

Blank Street continues its expansion across Boston, with a location on Harvard Ave in Brookline:

 

[Lrfox]

A Huracan Sterrato!

There's a good chance you can see this car in the same spot on almost any given week day. I've seen it several times walking by and it was there again today.

 

[kz1000ps]

A Huracan Sterrato!

For when you gotta get somewhere fast and in style, but might encounter a couple Dakars along the way

 

[mssrro]

Not sure where else to put this, but the South End Walgreens on Washington Street is closing on July 15. The Facebook rumor mill is a poor place get information from, but they're claiming that shrinkage is at least partially driving the decision.

CVS also recently closed their store at the corner of Tremont and Herald. Seems like both companies are set on leaving the neighborhood entirely, with the exception of the Ink Block CVS and the one next to Back Bay, both of which are probably considered to be in "better" areas.

 

[curcuas]

Not sure where else to put this, but the South End Walgreens on Washington Street is closing on July 15. The Facebook rumor mill is a poor place get information from, but they're claiming that shrinkage is at least partially driving the decision.

CVS also recently closed their store at the corner of Tremont and Herald. Seems like both companies are set on leaving the neighborhood entirely, with the exception of the Ink Block CVS and the one next to Back Bay, both of which are probably considered to be in "better" areas.

The Tremont and Herald CVS long seemed like a temporary location while they got the Ink Block one up and running.

 

[stick n move]

Ralph Lauren Acquires Newbury St. Flagship for $37M​

“An LLC linked to Ralph Lauren has acquired their Newbury Street location for $37,800,000. Located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, 93 Newbury Street is a prominent retail building known for its historic charm and strong street presence. Originally designed in 1872 with a distinctive retail façade added in 1925, the building formerly housed the well-known Kakas Furs store, one of the city's oldest furriers. Spanning approximately 12,960 square feet, the property has been home to Ralph Lauren since 2013.”

Ralph Lauren Acquires Newbury St. Flagship for $37M

Ralph Lauren Acquires Newbury St. Flagship for $37M

www.bldup.com