News: Retail
Posted: July 26, 2024
MarketStreet by WS Development welcomes a line of summer retailers
Lynnfield, MA MarketStreet by WS Develpoment has implemented the addition of four brands arriving at the property this season. Women’s fashion retailer, Anthropologie, opened in June, California inspired clothing company, Marine Layer, along with popular jewelry brand gorjana will open soon, and innovative customizable furniture brand, Lovesac, was the first to open for the summer. These new openings add to the property’s array of brands across fashion, lifestyle and specialty retail.
“This summer’s lineup of store openings is an exciting update to MarketStreet’s ever-growing mix of retail. The arrival of these brands, which came highly requested by our community, complement our already robust collection of high-quality retail that our shoppers will love, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome them,” said Charlotte Woods, general manager of MarketStreet.
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