Business Reporter

Jillian D’Onfro

In a quest to fill the vacant storefronts surrounding its offices, real estate giant BXP was forced to get creative.

The once-busy retail corridor is pockmarked by glaring, stubborn vacancies, but a reset is in the works.

The retailer, popular for its Labubu plushies and other blind-box collectibles, will open in a building that recently changed hands. 

From antique markets to extravagant showrooms, these are the treasure troves of the city’s design pros.

The Metreon, known for its Target store and IMAX theater, is expected to be sold this year to a local real estate group. 