Roche Bros. to Anchor Arsenal Yards Project

Roche Bros. has signed on as an anchor tenant at Arsenal Yards, a mixed-use facility replacing a shopping mall in Watertown, Mass.

Developers described Arsenal Yards as a “dynamic new living, working, shopping and entertainment destination” located among thousands of workers, nearby residents and developing homes in the Boston suburb. The 1 million-square-foot project is expected to open next summer and will include 250,000 square feet of shops and eateries, 200,000 square feet of new and existing creative office and lab space, and 425 contemporary residences. It will also have a hotel, a gym, green space and access to the Charles River.

The forthcoming addition to Roche Bros. will feature a “Chop Shop” with cut-to-order fruits and vegetables; a meal solutions center for easy meal planning and cooking; creative prepared foods from the Roche Bros. Kitchen; made-to-order sandwiches in the deli; an R.B. Roasters Cafe; indoor and outdoor seating; and a seasonal outdoor produce market. The retailer is known for its high-quality perishables, notably fresh produce, meat, seafood, baked goods and artisan cheeses.

“We are proud and excited to be a central part of one of Boston’s most exciting and inviting new neighborhoods,” said Rick Roche, co-owner and CEO of Roche Bros., in a statement. “Our Arsenal Yards store will offer convenient services and products customized for the needs and wants of residents and the nearby workforce, including grab-and-go lunches and catering and delivery services for home, office, and social events.”

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Roche Bros. is also readying to unveil the newest location of its Brothers Marketplace specialty concept store on May 1 in Waltham, Mass.