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Retailers Expanding Throughout New England
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Retailers Expanding Throughout New England Knowledge Learning Corp. trades as Kindercare Learning Centers, Children’s World and Magic Years at 2,250 locations nationwide. The childcare centers occupy spaces of 9,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, MA, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, RI and VT during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bob Rossman, Knowledge Learning Corp., 20 Portsman Avenue, Suite 197, Stratham, NH 03885; 603-642-8112; Email: rrossman@klcorp.com.
Bond Auto Parts, Inc. trades as Bond Auto Parts at 32 locations throughout NH and VT. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 5,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Craig Bond, Bond Auto Parts, Inc., 272 Morrison Boulevard, Barre, VT 05641; 802-479-0571, Fax 802-476-1308.
Sherwin Williams Co. (East Division) trades as Sherwin Williams at 3,000 locations nationwide and in Canada. The home improvement stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in various locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the Northeast and Canada during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options. For more information, contact Bill Siehl, Sherwin Williams Co. (East Division), 313 Technology Drive, Malvern, PA 19355; 610-647-9115, Fax 610-640-2960.
Rancar Corp. trades as Family Haircut Store at five locations throughout CT. The hair salons occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Randall Gibbons, Rancar Corp., 3045 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033; 860-659-1430, Fax 860-657-4160.
Natural Retail Group trades as Mother Earth Market, Nature’s Finest Foods, Railway Market, Sunsplash Market, The Granary, Cape Cod Natural Foods at 12 locations throughout FL, MA and MD. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bud Mayberry, Natural Retail Group, 30555 U.S. Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor, FL 34684; 727-785-7951, Fax 727-771-8821.
American Video operates three locations throughout MA. The video stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Rob Weisenbloom, American Video, 175 Littleton Road, Westford, MA 01886; 978-692-7172.
Railroad Salvage Co. trades as Railroad Salvage at three locations throughout CT. The home furnishing stores occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within 10 miles. For more information, contact Alan Vine, Railroad Salvage Co., 70 Britannia Street, Meridan, CT 06450; 203-235-5721, Fax 203-238-2181.
Cumberland Farms/Gulf Oil operates 2,500 locations throughout CT, DE, southern FL, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI and VT. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 4,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI and VT during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three years. For more information, contact Ronald E. Grabarek, Cumberland Farms/Gulf Oil, 200 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854; 203-853-2241, Fax 203-853-2757; Email: rgrabarek@cumberlandfarms.com.
Mesa International trades as The Home Factory Stores and Mesa Factory Stores at four locations throughout CT, NH and VT. The home furnishing stores occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Boston, MA; NH and NY during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with options. For more information, contact Jerry Barnes, Mesa International, PO Box 540, Warner, NH 03278; 603-456-2002, Fax 603-456-2112.
Michaels, Inc. trades as Michaels Jewelers at 13 locations throughout CT. The jewelry stores occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, MA and NY during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Lord & Taylor, Tiffany, Nordstrom and Ann Taylor. Typical leases run 12 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact John Michaels, Michaels, Inc., PO Box 10012, Waterbury, CT 06725; 203-597-4942, Fax 203-597-4990; Email: jam@michaelsjewlers.com.
Ross-Simons, Inc. trades as Ross-Simons and Ross-Simons Catalog Outlet at 14 locations throughout CT, GA, IL, MA, ME, NC, NJ and RI. The houseware stores occupy spaces of 1,700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip and outlet centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for three openings throughout MA and NJ during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bob Simone, Ross-Simons, Inc., 9 Ross Simons Drive, Cranston, RI 02920; 401-463-3100, Fax 401-463-3906; Web site: www.ross-simons.com.
Athlete’s Foot of Greater New York operates 22 locations throughout CT, NJ and NY. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Robert W. Rohrlich, Athlete’s Foot of Greater New York, 2500 Westchester Avenue, Suite 107, Purchase, NY 10577; 914-694-3668, Fax 914-694-1962.
Work ‘N Gear operates 66 locations throughout CT, DE, IL, MA, ME, MI, NH, NJ, NY, PA and RI. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred cotenants include T.J. Maxx, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s. A vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Anthony DiPaolo, Work N’ Gear, 293 Libby Industrial Parkway, Weymouth, MA 02189; 781-746-0100, Fax 781-746-0183.
Olympia Sports operates 125 locations throughout CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, PA, RI and VT. The sporting goods stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and specialty centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for 30 to 35 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include T.J. Maxx, Staples, Target, Wal*Mart and supermarkets. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 45,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. Dick’s Sporting Goods and The Sports Authority are cited as competition. For more information, contact Carla Manganello, Olympia Sports, 5 Bradley Drive, Westbrook, ME 04092; 207-854-2794, Fax 207-854-4168; Email: cmanganelo@olympiasports.net.
Saucony, Inc. trades as Saucony Factory Outlet Stores at 19 locations throughout AL, CA, CT, DE, FL, MA, ME, NH, NY, SC, TX and VA. The athletic apparel stores occupy spaces of 900 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in outlet centers. Plans call for two openings in NH during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Old Navy and Gap. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell and a tenant improvement allowance are required. Mizuno and New Balance are cited as competition. For more information, contact Linda Clohosey, Saucony, Inc., 13 Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA 01964; 978-326-5227, Fax 978-532-4956; Email: linda.clohosey@saucony.com.
Maxi Drug, Inc. trades as Brooks Pharmacy and Eckerd Pharmacy at 1,940 locations throughout CT, DE, GA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA and VT. The drug stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 12,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 to 20 years with four to six, five-year options. For more information, contact Howard Nobleman, Maxi Drug, Inc., 50 Service Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886; 401-468-2400, Fax 401-468-2644; Email: realestate@brooksrx.com.
The TJX Cos., Inc. trades as Homegoods at 100 locations throughout CA, CT, FL, GA, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, RI, SC and VT. The home furnishing stores occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and lifestyle centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 90 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $70,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Tina Lofgren, The TJX Cos., Inc., 770 Conchituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701; 508-390-3000, Fax 508-390-2340; Web site: www.tjx.com.
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