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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 …

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What Business Will Join Square One Plaza?

A space is vacant in the Lowell Street plaza after Paint-n-Play switched to a new location, so what should go there?

Welcome to our latest installment of our new series "Visions for Vacancies," which gives you, the readers, a chance to play developer and planner. Today's vacant property is located in Square One Plaza at 2 Lowell Street, where Paint-n-Play used to be located until its recent move. The high traffic on Lowell Street makes this an attractive unit for an incoming business. Burnham Real Estate is responsible for renting out this property, and can be contacted at (781) 665-8400. So we pose the question -- what business do you think would be a perfect fit in this location? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Visions for Vacancies: What Should Go Here?

What do you think should move into this vacant storefront on Main Street?

Welcome to our latest installment of our new series "Visions for Vacancies," which gives you, the readers, a chance to play developer and planner. Today's vacant property is located in the plaza at 335-337 Main Street, next to Main Street Liquors and SuperCuts. It's an end unit and could be used for a variety of businesses. The high traffic on Main Street makes this an attractive unit for an incoming business. Boylston Realty Advisors is responsible for renting out this property, and can be contacted at (978) 657-4600. So we pose the question -- what business do you think would be a perfect fit in this location? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Visions for Vacancies: What Should Go Here?

What do you want to see go into the vacant storefront at 362 Middlesex Ave.?

Welcome to our latest installment of our new series "Visions for Vacancies," which gives you, the readers, a chance to play developer and planner. Today's vacant property is located next to Santa Maria Pizza and The Donut Shop, at 362 Middlesex Ave. The building, which is available for rental by contacting (508) 423-5544, sees plenty of traffic from cars driving towards Town Common, looking to connect with I-93 or heading plenty of other directions. This location is the end unit on an otherwise filled strip of businesses. The Donut Shop was the most recent addition to the plaza. So we pose the question -- what business do you think would be a perfect fit in this location? Let us know in the comments section below.

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D.James

7:32 pm on Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Whole foods!!   more ›

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Visions for Vacancies: What Should Go Here?

This 474 Main Street spot is empty. What should fill the unit to complete this plaza?

Welcome to the second installment in our new series "Visions for Vacancies," which gives you, the readers, a chance to play developer and planner. Today's vacant property is the site of D&D Lock, located at 474 Main Street. The building, which is available for rental by contacting (978) 664-2203, is in a busy area of town and would attract plenty of traffic. This location is the end unit on an otherwise filled strip including Legacy Beads, Elegant Touch Nails, All Floorz, Agganis Driving School and RSK Marble and Granite. So we pose the question -- what business do you think would be a perfect fit in this location? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Visions for Vacancies: What Should Go Here?

We want your input as to what business you would like to see fill the Middlesex Ave. building formerly occupied by Dinette World.

Welcome to the first installment in our series "Visions for Vacancies," which gives you, the readers, a chance to play developer and planner. Today's vacant property is the site of the business formerly known as Dinette World in North Wilmington, located at 353 Middlesex Ave. The building, which is available for sale or lease through The Stubblebine Company, is in a highly trafficked area and could be a good fit for a variety of businesses. According to online listings, there is a total of about 42,600 square feet available, with both showroom and office space inside the building. So we pose the question -- what business do you think would be a perfect fit in this location? Let us know in the comments section below.

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