What Business Should Move in to Replace Staples?
Let us know in the comments section below what you'd like to see come to town with the recent announcement that Staples is closing its Wilmington doors.
Staples is on its way out. So what should be on the way in?
With the confirmation on Wednesday that the local Staples will be among the 30 locations across North America that closes its doors, there is now an opening in the plaza on Main Street.
Coffman Realty, which leases out the Wilmington Staples location, told Patch the company is already in the process of finding a replacetment for Staples.
But in the meantime, we want your input on what you think should go there.
We've already had some suggestions on the Wilmington Patch Facebook page, including several residents who would like to see Trader Joe's move in.
So it's time for you to play community planner. What kind of business would be the best fit for what is a fairly large retail space? Is there a specific business you want to see join the business community?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below, and check back with Wilmington Patch for updates on what ends up coming to town.
Janis Bridges
6:19 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
I think a Christmas Tree store would be great!!!
J.R.
6:45 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
I'd love to have a Trader Joe's.
D.James
7:28 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Whole foods would be amazing
Julie Tucci
10:40 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Traders Joe's
Denise Dillon
11:27 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
I, along with alot of other Mom's would like to see a place where these kids in our town can go.. Bowling alley, roller skating, something to keep them busy. They are bored!!!!
Robert Hayes
11:40 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Denise -- Good news! Less than 5 minutes from Staples, down Rte. 38 in Tewksbury, the Merrimack Valley Pavilion (http://www.playatmvp.com) is opening in just a few weeks. It'll have mini-golf & laser tag for kids. I agree, though, it would be nice to have something like you suggest in Wilmington.
webmom
6:38 pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012
Robert, I've seen the development of that area. But that is always the problem for us isn't it..something in Woburn, something in Tewskbury, in Billerica, Burlington...nothing to actually DO in Wilmington. We do have a few eateries, but nothing to do.
Jon Richards
11:45 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012
I am sure they will put a pizza sub shop in there, lol.
Stacie
8:49 am on Thursday, December 27, 2012
Monster Mini Golf
webmom
6:39 pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012
Stacie, I think the monster minigolf is dying out..it used to be so crowded and now they're selling on groupon just trying to get people in the door....it was cute when the kids were little (again, most things are for the little ones)..but now that they've grown...just nowhere to go in this town.
Matt Schooley
12:02 pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012
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Roberta Bickford
12:23 pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012
How about a half way decent restaurant? Olive Garden? Texas Road house? We do not need any more sub shops or roast beef places. lol
J.R.
4:34 pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012
We don't need another mediocre chain restaurant either. We already have 99 and Chile's.
Carole
12:25 pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012
A shoe store
Janus
12:38 pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012
A Dave and Buster's. Think of a much better Bostonville Grill. Better food, tons of big screen TV's for sports, arcade with games for all ages and lots of party rental space. I look forward to the Merrimack Valley Pavilion, but come winter, it's all lazer tag and pizza.
http://www.daveandbusters.com/default.aspx
Wooden Shoe
5:05 pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012
How boubt a tattoo shop? Ya know sumthin real classy like!
Wooden Shoe
5:07 pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012
Or maybe a place what sells nuthin but Ed Hardy stuff ta know
Becky
8:59 am on Friday, December 28, 2012
Trader Joe's
Debbie
10:02 am on Friday, December 28, 2012
Trader Joe's or shoe store or restaurant other than national chain that offers fresh and healthier food.
Our kids in Wilmington are lucky to live in major suburbia close to a major city - what do your kids want to do that is not found within a30-45 ride?
carol
9:49 am on Friday, April 5, 2013
a dsw