Retailers Expanding in New England
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Retailers Expanding in New England

Sleepy’s Inc. trades as Kleinsleep, Sleepy’s, Sleepy’s Kids at 240 locations in CT, DE, NJ, NY and PA. The home furnishings stores, specializing in bedding and children’s furnishings, occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Plans call for 50 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the New England area.

For more information contact Linda Feinblum, Sleepy’s Inc., 175 Central Avenue South, Bethpage, NY 11714; 516-844-8800, Fax 516-844-8895.

 

Star Markets Ltd. trades as Shaw’s Market and Star Market at 189 locations in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 40,000 sq.ft. to 70,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets.

For more information contact Steve Jackson, Star Markets Ltd., P.O. Box 600, East Bridgewater, MA 02333; 508-313-4640, Fax 508-313-4150.

 

Michael’s Crafts operates 502 locations nationwide. The arts and crafts supply stores occupy spaces of 24,000 sq.ft. in power, community and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in CT, MA, NH and RI during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical.

For more information contact Tim McNamara, Sullivan Hayes Companies, 10 Waterside Drive, Suite 200, Farmington, MA 06032; 860-677-5252, Fax 860-679-5260.

 

Marty’s Shoes Inc. trades as Marty’s Shoes at 95 locations in CT, FL, NJ and NY. The shoe stores, also featuring hosiery, occupy spaces of 4000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, outlet, specialty and strip centers. Plans call for 25 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in CT, FL, NJ, NY and PA. Demographic requirements include a population within five miles earning $50,000 to $70,000 as the average income. The company cites DSW, Famous Footwear and specialty department stores as competition. Average sales of $250 psf have been reported. Leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required.

For more information contact Robert Schmidt or John Adams, Marty’s Shoes, Inc., 60 Enterprise Avenue North, Secaucus, NJ 07094; 201-319-0500, Fax 201-319-1446, Web site: www.martyshoes.com; Email: shoes@martyshoes.com

 

Bedding Barn Inc. operates 17 locations in CT, FL, MD and MA. The home furnishing stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding and downtown locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets.

For more information contact Lawrence Crone, Bedding Barn Inc., 2210 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111; 860-666-8438, Fax 860-665-7233.

Ocean State Jobbers Inc. trades as Ocean State Job Lot at 57 locations in CT, MA and RI. The general merchandise stores, which include close outs, occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. in regional, outlet, power and strip centers. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. The company opened its first store in 1977.

For more information contact John Conforti, Ocean State Jobbers, Inc., 360 Callahan Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852; 401-295-2672 ext. 121, Fax 401-885-0359; Email: j.conforti@osjl.com.

 

Staples, Inc. operates 1,200 locations nationwide. The office supplies stores occupy spaces of 24,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and regional centers, freestanding and downtown locations as well as pad and outparcel sites. The express concept occupies spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in the New York City boroughs only. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide. Leases running 15 years are typical plus options are typical.

For more information on sites in CT, MA, ME, NH, VT and RI contact George Pasquarello, Staples, Inc., 500 Staples Drive, Framingham, MA 01701; 508-253-8783, Fax 508-253-8951, Web site: www.staples.com. For more information on sites in MA contact Bernie Schachter at 508-253-8511 and the above address and fax. For sites in FL, GA, NC and SC contact Gary Stevens at 770-645-4117; for sites in DE, KY, MD, NJ, PA, WV and DC contact Michael Mozzachio at 856-401-0861; for NY sites contact Katherine Harding at 203-656-3309; for sites in AL, CT, MS, NY and TN contact Jim Fobert at 845-496-8265; for the midstates contact Noal Soloman at 440-684-0515 and for sites in AK, CA, ID, OR, UT and WA contact David Irwin at 206-956-4734.