News: Retail
Posted: April 26, 2024
ABG Commercial facilitates 3,000 s/f lease
for Focal Point Design
Westford, MA Bernard Gibbons, senior vice president of ABG Commercial Realty, facilitated a 3,000 s/f retail lease for Focal Point Design at the Orchard Square, located at 355 Littleton Rd.
Focal Point Design is a full-service interior design firm dedicated to creating customized spaces that reflect their clients’ vision. With over 20 years of experience, they combine expertise in design and construction to deliver timeless and functional spaces.
Orchard Square offers a highly visible retail location with parking and highway access (exits 31 & 32 off I-495). The center benefits from daytime traffic due to its proximity to corporate offices like IBM, Puma, and Netscout, as well as nearby attractions Kimball Farms and Nashoba Valley Ski Area.
This popular destination with a mix of shops and restaurants attracts a strong customer base, and Focal Point Design joins established tenants like Fuchi Asian cuisine, IHeartKickboxing, and 168 Nails. The location on Rte. 110 and easy access make Orchard Square an ideal spot for Focal Point Design to flourish.
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