Arizona Daily Star Guest Post by Gabriela Rico
A clothing boutique that caters to high school and college-aged females has opened near the University of Arizona campus. Brandy Melville, a popular Italian brand with shops around the U.S., opened its doors Saturday at 845 E. University Blvd., in Main Gate Square.
The store occupies about 3,500 square feet in the former Pei Wei Asian Kitchen spot. “It’s probably the biggest name we could bring to these students,” said Natalie Furrier, a retail broker with [C&W] PICOR who helped negotiate the deal.
The company was looking for opportunities in college towns when it chose to open in Tucson. The store’s only other location in Arizona is in Scottsdale.
“There’s excitement about all of our students and the high rises that have been built,” Furrier said. “Within walking distance from Main Gate, there are more than 10,000 student beds and UA leans female.”
The new Tucson shop will be open Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 8 p.m.
[To learn about leasing opportunities at Main Gate Square, contact Natalie Furrier with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR at nfurrier@picor.com or (520) 955-7663.]
