A South Sound grocer announced last year as a major retail anchor tenant for an ambitious Tacoma mixed use development has backed away from its commitment.
Marlene’s Market & Deli won’t be opening its third store in Point Ruston next year, Marlene Beadle, the market’s founder, confirmed Monday.
“The family just didn’t want to do the risk,” said Beadle. “It just wasn’t the right timing for us.”
The market founder said she favored the expansion, but other family members thought the financial exposure was too great.
“We took a vote, and my side lost,” she said. “You just can’t fight City Hall.”
Read more here: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/business/2013/03/04/point-ruston-loses-potential-anchor-tenant/
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