ELLSWORTH, Maine — The Marden’s store is getting a new neighbor, although company officials remain mum about who that neighbor is.
Marden’s Surplus and Salvage has negotiated an agreement with another retailer to share the building located on Route 3 on the edge of Ellsworth’s commercial district.
Craig Burgess, general manager of the Marden’s chain, said it was still too early to name the future occupant on Wednesday but said it was a major “national retailer” that will complement Marden’s. He said he anticipates the future tenant to move into the space by mid- to late summer.
“We are excited about being able to bring them,” Burgess said.
Marden’s relocated to the building in 2010 after Wal-Mart built a new superstore nearby. The store’s merchandise now occupies much of the store’s interior showroom, however, the area formerly occupied by Walmart’s home and garden department is not used for commercial space.
How long will it take Craig Burgess to destroy Marden’s like he did with Associated Grocers of Maine?
If it’s going to complement Marden’s, then it’s either got to be some kind of industrial decontamination/cleaning service or sub-prime mortgage lender.
LOL, suprised it isn’t out yet. I found out last week and it will be a good thing there. But like the saying goes, You can put lipstick on a pig but it’s still a pig. Glad there will finally be some cars in that parking lot but they’ll have to do some work on that intersection there though.
If they didn’t fix the intersection when Walmart was there, I doubt they’ll do it now. Too bad though, it REALLY does need to be revamped.
Unless this mystery employer pays $16. hour with health and child care,some will choose to stay home on the couch.