Shake Shack, New Retailers Coming To Central MA Shopping Center

MILLBURY, MA — A popular open-air shopping mall in Worcester County is welcoming a bunch of new businesses.

The Shops at Blackstone Valley in Millbury unveiled plans for nearly 35,000 square feet of new retail space that's currently under development. The two new centrally located buildings will add about 10 new businesses to the outdoor mall.

Some businesses already announced for the space are the national burger chain Shake Shack, the popular salad bowl spot Sweetgreen and LaserAway, a medspa chain specializing in treatments, like laser hair removal, facials and Botox.

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More businesses will be announced in the coming months, according to real estate developer WS Development. The company said it's targeting completion of the base construction in mid-2026.

The businesses will be located across from other popular stores, such as Apple and Lululemon, in the shopping center off Route 146.

The property is also partnering with the electric-vehicle charging network Electrify America to install EV charging stations this winter.

The Shops at Blackstone Valley is also home to a number of other stores and restaurants, including an Applebee’s, TGI Fridays, Dick’s Sporting Goods and the Apple Store that opened last year. Apple moved its store at Solomon Pond Mall in Marlborough to Millbury in December.

There are some highly anticipated openings coming to the shopping center this year, including intimates retailer Aerie and the popular Italian eatery Avvio Ristorante.

Avvio, which has been open in Cranston, Rhode Island, since 2016, serves Italian classics, including pizza and pasta, as well as a variety of sandwiches and entrees. It's expected to open this summer, according to an announcement on its website.

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