In fact, sponsorship programs and advertising platforms were developed post opening, which led to some problems and lessons learned. For example, when preparing to add digital screens to the sidewalks, WS realized there was no power available at the target locations. Today, pre-planning for ancillary income opportunities is second nature for WS, which now develops programs and incorporates feedback from its operations and marketing teams at the outset of the development process.
This planning and feedback is being incorporated into new commercial projects throughout New England. Legacy Place was 93 percent leased at its August opening. Today, the project is 98 percent leased, despite the loss of Borders, which closed nationwide in WS has kept the project fresh introducing new retailers such as J. Crew, Sephora and Carhartt. Recently, Make Meaning, a new retail concept that encourages children of all ages to express their creativity through a unique style of craftmaking, recently joined the tenant roster.
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But through the turmoil, Legacy Place has endured. See the above slideshow for photos of Legacy Place today, and from its construction more than a decade ago. Unlike malls, lifestyle centers are often anchored by a grocery store rather than a large department store. Nationwide, as the number of large-scale malls has contracted, the lifestyle center concept has become more widespread. A report by data firm Nielsen found that between and , regional malls went from making up 18 percent of the total number of shopping centers in the country to just 11 percent.
Likewise, the share of super-regional malls — shopping centers that have more than , square feet available to tenants to lease — dropped from 10 percent to 6 percent. But in that same period, the share of lifestyle centers grew from 9 percent of shopping centers in the country to 15 percent. A Showcase Cinema de Lux looms over the shops and eateries beneath or behind it, while big-name stores such as L. There are also a decent number of restaurants, cafes, and eateries, including Il Massimo, which originally hails from Providence, Rhode Island, and South End-born French bistro Aquitaine.
According to General Manager Christa Seychew , the mixture of essentials like a grocery store and a bank alongside luxury options are meant to encourage constant and consistent levels of foot traffic.
Also in July, Indochino , founded on the belief that no one should have to spend a fortune on a custom wardrobe, will open.
The brand has evolved into a world-class retailer making custom men's clothing an affordable reality. Its Legacy Place showroom will offer custom suits, chinos, blazers, and overcoats.
Customers are paired with their own expert Style Guide who leads them through the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces by selecting from hundreds of fabrics and endless options to add a personalized touch, be it a monogram, lapel, pocket, or lining. Style Guides collect precise measurements upon consultation to create custom pieces that are shipped directly to their customers' doors in less than a month.
Dishes will represent both American bistro classics and new favorites, crafted and presented in an imaginative and thoughtful manner by the restaurant's Executive Chef, Doug Brown.
Greater Boston's original boutique for dogs and cats, Polkadog Bakery , will open at Legacy Place in Summer offering its full line of signature, healthy gourmet treats handcrafted daily at Boston Fish Pier.
Guests are encouraged to bring their furry friends to the shop and chat with the caring, knowledgeable staff while their pets can choose their own treats like Cod Skins , Chicken Littles , Wonder Nuggets , or Clam Chowda Sticks.
Yes, cat owners of the Dedham area, we will finally have a source for boutique treats for our cats. Polkadog's new Dedham location will showcase a giant treat bar along with the company's widest and most complete collection of Raw Frozen and Partially Cooked meals.
Not to be missed are Polkadog's own range of exceptional food and care products as well as its unique home delivery service for those afternoons when a dog simply wants to cuddle up with some of the store's gourmet treats.
These openings will join Legacy Place's lineup of over 75 shops and restaurants, including the much anticipated, award-winning ramen restaurant, Menya Jiro , slated to open this fall at the property. With guest and staff safety at the forefront of its priorities, Legacy Place continues to abide by all government safety regulations and uphold all sanitization practices.
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