Athleta is closing their location at The Longmeadow Shops in Longmeadow! The store will close at the end of January.
The store is currently liquidating according to a post by the shopping center. The store is located at 724 Bliss Road. The store opened in June 2021. Athleta is a chain of Women’s activewear stores owned by Gap Inc, parent company to Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Intermix. The post from the shopping Center reads “Athleta will close at the end of the month. They are having a store fixture sale. If you are interested in tables, nesting benches, hangers, and hardware INQUIRE IN STORE. Everything is sold as is, no delivery option, and all sales are final.”
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Pickleball Kingdom is coming soon to Holyoke Mall at Ingleside! The exact location of the new indoor pickleball facility is not yet known. The mall has a number of vacant spaces including Sears, the former Alex Baby & Toy, former Christmas Tree Shop / Bob's Stores, or the soon-to-be vacant Burlington. We reached out to mall owner Pyramid Management Group for comment, they did not respond to our inquiries. One space it could be is the former Sears was recently put out to bid for contractors; the plan is to gut the space for a new tenant; the tenant was not identified in the plans. Pickleball Kingdom is a chain of indoor pickleball facilities across the U.S.. They currently have 60 locations, the closest location is currently in New Jersey. This is the second indoor pickleball facility coming to the area. We recently broke the news of a new facility coming to Springfield Plaza called Pickle Ball City. Check out that post here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15ENGpiCGr/ What else would you like to see open at the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside? Comment below!  Projects to watch in 2025! Springfield has a few great projects that will take shape in 2025, take a look at some information below! -The redevelopment of the former Eastfield Mall in Springfield is underway. Numerous tenants have signed on to the Springfield Crossing project including Target, BJ's Wholesale, La-Z-Boy, Petsmart, Chipotle, Hobby Lobby, Carter's, Skechers, and Chick Fil A. Look for vertical construction to begin soon with a fall 2025 opening. Check out our post on it here: http://www.theconnecticutscoop.com/.../new-tenants... -We expect an update on the redevelopment of the former Sears near Springfield Crossing (former Eastfield Mall). We are hearing that Market Basket has expressed interest in the site; though nothing formal has been submitted. Stay tuned for more information in 2025. -The development of condos at 'The Fort' in Springfield. The owners of the building plan to add condos in the upper levels of the building above The Fort and The Student Prince Cafe. OPAL Real Estate Group and The Yee Family are working with Winn Development on a $50 million redevelopment above the restaurant. They estimate it could house 50 or more condos. Any other developments that we should add to our list? Comment below! A new Pickleball facility is coming soon to Springfield! Pickleball City is coming soon to Springfield Plaza in Springfield, 1277 Liberty Street, the former Savers store. The new facility will feature a number of indoor regulation pickleball courts, pro shop, and other ancillary amenities! This would be Pickleball City’s second location. They have another location planned for Newington, CT. The space has sat vacant since Savers closed their doors in 2019. The plaza is home to Stop & Shop, Ocean State Job Lot, FunCity, Rocky’s, and others. No timeline has been announced for the project.  A new marketing flyer for the new Springfield Crossing development in Springfield, Mass now depicts anchor stores including wholesale club and department store! -Target plans to occupy a new 148,000+/- square foot space! This would be Target's first Springfield location. The next closest location is in Holyoke at the mall. -BJ's Wholesale Club plans to occupy a new 106,000 +/- square foot space, this was formerly depicted as another strip of junior anchor spaces. The wholesale club has an existing location in Chicopee. -Hobby Lobby will occupy a 56,000 square foot space! The closest Hobby Lobby store is currently at the mall in Holyoke. -Petsmart will occupy an 18,000 square foot store space at the development. The closest Petsmart is now in Chicopee. -La Z Boy Furniture is planned to occupy a new 15,300 square foot space next to Petsmart. La Z Boy currently operates a comfort studio in West Springfield; its unclear how this would be affected by the new location. -Smaller tenants that are shown in the project's lease plan include Carter's, Skechers, Chipotle, Chick Fil A, and BJ's Gas. More retail space is available in 4 other multi-tenant buildings to be part of the development. According to the marketing flyer, the development will open in Fall 2025 with Target and BJ's Wholesale as the main anchors! The Sears portion of the property is privately owned and is not part of this project. The site was once home to the Eastfield Mall. A notable change since our last update is the removal of a number of depicted tenants including Old Navy, Burlington, Five Below, EbLens (now closed), and Ulta. It's unclear if their deals fell apart or if they found location elsewhere.  See the marketing flyer below. 
The Place 2 Be in Springfield has been evicted from their location at Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The trendy brunch restaurant occupied roughly 6,000 square feet including a patio and event space.
"There was an eviction today and the property owner is in control of the premises,” said B. John Dill, CEO of Colebrook Realty Services. Colebrook manages the Basketball Hall of Fame. Sheriffs from Hampden County carried out the eviction on Monday, the result of a month’s long eviction case between the owner and The Place 2 Be. “The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office carried out a court-ordered eviction of The Place 2 Be on behalf of the landlord for non-payment of rent,” said Sheriff spokesman Robert Rizzuto. “The court order was issued on Sept. 13, and despite dialogue between the landlord and tenant since then, an agreement was not reached before the final execution of the order on the morning of Monday, December 9, 2024.“ The Place 2 Be has 3 operating locations; one in Downtown Hartford, New Haven, and West Hartford. Their original of Franklin Avenue in Hartford is listed as temporarily closed. The restaurant has a bakery planned for West Hartford, a new TP2B planned for Texas, and a new Mediterranean restaurant planned for Glastonbury. The restaurant recently reopened their seafood restaurant, Raw* Bar, in Hartford. The Place 2 Be is based in Hartford, part of The Statement Group. The newest concept from Max Hospitality Group has opened at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield! Max's Swing Lounge has opened their doors next door to Max's Tavern in the Hall of Fame. The new golf lounge offers a indoor golfing experience with Trackman Golf Simulators. Play over 300 world-famous courses without having to leave Springfield! The stylish cloudhouse provides a luxurious atmosphere with food and beverages from the adjacent award-winning Max's Tavern! The clubhouse features 9 simulators, each capable of hosting a group of golfers. The space is also host to a large bar and dining room. Max’s Swing Lounge is the ultimate destination for golf enthusiasts. Our lounge combines cutting-edge technology with unparalleled comfort, cuisine, and cocktails. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, our state-of-the-art facility offers something for everyone. Check out more information and to reserve a bay, visit their website here: maxswinglounge.com/ A few more updates for Holyoke Mall!
-Burlington will be moving out of the mall! Burlington will be relocating their Holyoke Mall store to the former Christmas Tree Shop store at Holyoke Crossing (39 Holyoke Street.) No timeline has been announced for the new store’s opening. -A new tenant is finalizing plans for the former Sears store at the Holyoke Mall. The identity for the new store has not been announced. Landlord work in preparation for the new tenant is expected to begin early next year. Work includes demolition of the interior of the entire store to create a shell space including the demolition of the mall entrances in anticipation for a new design. Stay tuned for more info! -A number of renovations are ongoing and are planned including the renovation of Foot Locker and the conversion of Finish Line into JD Sports. See our previous Holyoke Mall update here: http://www.theconnecticutscoop.com/out-of-area/holyoke-scoop-new-stores-restaurants-coming-to-holyoke-mall A number of new stores and restaurants are coming to Holyoke Mall at Ingleside in Holyoke! -XIMI Vogue, a Korean-inspired store is coming soon to the mall. The chain has over 1,100 stores throughout the world, the store offers affordable luxury, where lifestyle meets the latest trends. The store's closest location is in Trumbull, CT. -Cho's Fish & Chips is coming soon to the mall's food court. The new fish & chip-ery will be located in the former The Greek Place space in the food court. Look for them to open soon! -Go Calendar will open their seasonal store very soon at the mall! -Perfume Gallery is coming soon to the mall, the perfume shop will be located on the second floor near H&M. Look for them to open soon! -Mystery Bins, a bin store, is now open in the former Dick's Warehouse Sale Store space! The store's moto is 'Black Friday Deals Everyday'. The store sells discount goods from bins throughout the store with a fixed daily price. -Other recent additions include Anugraha Brows, Hoyloke Convenience, LA Flawless, Miniso, and more. The mall has seen a few notable closures recently including Ninety Nine restaurant, Alex Baby & Toys, Bob's Stores, Dick's Warehouse Sale Store, and a few others. The mall continues to add new exciting tenants to replace these. Look for more coming soon! 
The historic Federal Restaurant in Agawam has been put on the market, less than a year after they temporarily closed for renovations. The Federal Restaurant is located at 135 Cooper Street in Agawam. The business had announced their temporary closure in February of 2024 to renovate the building and focus on their new venture, Lola's on Bliss Road in Longmeadow.
Kelley & Katzer Real Estate has been brought on to market the restaurant. The property has been listed for sale at $995,000 including the business and real estate. The description for the property states: "A rare opportunity to own the Iconic Federal Restaurant in Agawam, MA situated on 1.81 Acres. This renowned establishment offers not only a thriving restaurant business but also the chance to acquire a historic, well maintained building with approximately 7,715 sqft of optima space. Featuring a blend of classic charm & modern amenities, set on a prime lot with more than ample parking and a coveted location provides excellent visibility & accessibility. For investors or developers, there's significant redevelopment potential, including an ANR lot that opens up possibilities for future expansion or additional projects. Whether continuing its legacy as a beloved restaurant of fine dining or reimagining the building, its space & land the options are endless. This is a unique investment for a landmark property that has been a staple in the community and the region for decades. This is a chance to own a piece of Agawam's history with various & numerous opportunities that is now presented!" Check out the listing here: https://kelleyandkatzerrealestate.com/.../73299862/52/ The restaurant building itself dates back to 1862; while the restaurant businesses opened in 1936 as the 'Federal Hill Club.' The restaurant served new American cuisine with strong French & Italian influences. |
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