Retail
Former Wilson’s Department Store in Greenfield to be redeveloped into mixed-income rentals and retail
Mixed-income rentals and retail will fill the former Wilson’s Department Store after it closed its doors in 2019, more than 130 years in business. Greenfield Mayor Roxann Wedegartner announced Wednesday that the downtown property, originally built in 1882, will be redeveloped into approximately 65 mixed-income rental homes and retail spaces through the relocation and expansion…
Read MoreHolyoke to Launch ‘Permanent Pop-up’ Featuring Local Works
As part of transformative development initiatives and rapid-recovery tourism efforts to attract more visitors to downtown, the city of Holyoke, in collaboration with the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce and Print Shop Inc., will open the Artery, an art store and gallery at 289 High St., this month. It will run throughout 2023 and feature…
Read MoreOwner of Cooper’s Corner and State Street Fruit Store sells business
The owner of Cooper’s Corner in Florence and State Street Fruit Store in Northampton is selling his business to an employee. The announcement was made Wednesday within a news release from the owner, Richard “Rich” Cooper. Both locations are being sold to a longtime employee Michael “Mike” Natale of Easthampton. Mike has worked in both…
Read MoreMassDevelopment Puts 1550 Main St. on the Market
Colliers Capital Markets announced that it has been retained by MassDevelopment, to sell 1550 Main Street, the 128,900 square-foot office building in Springfield’s downtown corridor. Colliers Executive Vice President Jeanne Pinado will lead marketing efforts of 1550 Main, with Vice President Rob Schlesinger providing additional support, and the firm will issue a call for offers…
Read MoreBernie’s iconic railroad car restaurant in Chicopee closes its doors
Owners of Bernie’s Dining Depot in Chicopee announced Tuesday that they have closed their doors. Bernie’s Dining Depot located on 749 James Street is best known for its large portions of prime rib and their distinct railroad car dining room. Hundreds of customers have shared memories of their time spent at the restaurant on social…
Read MoreBelchertown Farmers Market to open for the season
Belchertown Farmers Market opens to the public at 10:00 a.m., Sunday. The farmers market will be hosted in the Belchertown common. The market is to remain open every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. until October 2. Read the source article at WWLP 22 News Springfield
Read MoreStop & Shop to host career fair in western Massachusetts
Stop & Shop stores will host a career fair on Saturday, June 11th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested applicants can visit any of the supermarket’s stores in western Massachusetts on Saturday for an on-the-spot interview. Interviews will be held to fill the more than 100 permanent, part-time open e-commerce and store roles, including union positions in the bakery,…
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley Partners with Stop & Shop for Fundraiser
United Way of Pioneer Valley is partnering with local Stop & Shop stores to fight food insecurity by hosting a fundraiser the entire month of June in support of the Chicopee Community Cupboard (CCC). Stop & Shop shoppers can purchase a Bloomin’ for Good Bouquet at the local Stop & Shop. From the purchase price…
Read MoreConnecticut restaurant opens new location in Springfield
A well-known Connecticut restaurant has opened a new location in Springfield. It’s on the site of the former Samuel’s Tap & Tavern at the Hall of Fame downtown. The Place 2 Be first opened in Hartford in 2016 and since has opened four other locations. Including opening its doors to the city Wednesday, the restaurant’s…
Read MoreTwo New Woman-owned Businesses Open in Thornes Marketplace
Two women entrepreneurs with a passion for artistry and design have opened shops in Thornes Marketplace, one offering Bohemian home décor and the other, women’s lingerie and loungewear. Cigdem “Chi” Turkomer, the owner of Le BonNton, originally located on Old South Street, moved into Thornes last June, relocating several times within the building over the…
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