Fresh Market Seeking Northeast Store Sites

TEANECK, N.J. — The Fresh Market, a Greensboro, N.C.-based, small-box fresh-food retailer, is seeking sites throughout the New York metro area, James Dewey, real estate manager for The Fresh Market, said in a presentation here Wednesday. Speaking to leasing professionals and landlords at the International Council of Shopping Centers Next Generation conference, Dewey said the chain was pursuing sites of around 20,000 square feet, primarily in upscale neighborhoods throughout New Jersey and in Long Island, N.Y., and communities north of New York City. The Fresh Market, with 70 stores throughout the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, does not currently operate any locations in New Jersey or New York but the company intends to grow its overall store base by 20% annually, Dewey said.

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