News & Updates
The Commons celebrates 5-year anniversary, introducing tapas concept Paseo
"Five years ago, we envisioned creating a vibrant community hub showcasing Greenville's culinary talent," said Drew Parker, co-founder of The Commons. "Today, The Commons stands as a testament to that vision and our community's incredible support."
Read the full article from The Greenville News here
Food is connection at Spanish tapas restaurant coming to The Commons in downtown Greenville
Paseo owners, Daniel Lopez and Camilo Franco, built a friendship over a shared love of food and cooking and are now building a restaurant together at The Commons food hall later this year.
Read the full article from Post and Courier here
Indoor pickleball facility coming to Greenville’s Eastside in 2025
Waymor Sports Inc., the national franchise operator of The Picklr, recently signed the lease on an approximately 25,701-square-foot space at the North Hills Shopping Center, located at 2435 E. North St.
Eight pro-quality pickleball courts will be available at the new club. The Pickler will also feature a pro shop, private event space, lounge space, locker rooms, and grab-and-go food and beverages.
Read the full article from Upstate Business Journal here
Sprouts Farmers Market expands to a second store in Greenville
Sprouts Farmers Market plans to open its second store in Greenville. This second store will be located at 2435 North Street in Greenville.
Read the full article from The Greenville News here
Greenville’s Garrison Opticians turns 50
Operating a business for a half-century is no small feat. The secret for Garrison Opticians, which turns 50 this year, is excellent service. Garrison's is a tenant at Aston's McDaniel Village.
Read the full article from Upstate Business Journal here
Publix coming to Aston’s Powdersville Plaza
Aston announced the addition of Publix Super Market to Powdersville Plaza. The new store, situated at the northwest corner of Highway 153 and Highway 81 in Powdersville, South Carolina, will span approximately 50,000 square feet, offering residents a wide variety of grocery items, fresh produce, and pharmacy services.
Read the full article from upstatebizSC here
Aston acquires majority ownership stake in The Commons
Aston is expanding its Greenville footprint with a majority ownership stake in The Commons.
The popular food hall and gathering spot at Unity Park recently launched its Phase II expansion and joins Aston’s portfolio of several notable high-traffic shopping centers in the Greenville area, which include McBee Station, North Hills Shopping Center and Verdae Village.
Read the full article from Upstate Business Journal here
Ponthieux Jewelry Design Studio relocating to McDaniel Village
“We’re excited to begin this new chapter in McDaniel Village,” said Mike Ponthieux, a gemologist with more than 40 years experience. “This move allows us to expand our offerings and continue to deliver the personalized experience our customers have come to expect over the past two decades.”
Read the full article from Upstate Business Journal here
Paisley and Paper moves to Aston's McDaniel Village
“We are thrilled to open our new store in McDaniel Village,” said store owner and founder Marty Garrison. “What started out of a love for hand-written letters and thoughtful gifts has grown into a thriving business serving our Augusta Road and Greenville community. We look forward to continuing to delight our customers through our offerings.”
Read the full article from UpstateBizSC here
Charlotte-based Aston Properties expands presence in Upstate
Most recently Aston expanded its Greenville holdings with the acquisition of McBee Station downtown. The company has four other properties in the area, including North Hills Shopping Center and Verdae Village.
Read the full article from Upstate Business Journal here
McBee Station in downtown Greenville purchased by Aston
“McBee Station is one of the premier grocery-anchored shopping centers in the Greenville market,” said George S. Dewey IV, president and CEO of Aston. “We are committed to providing a first-class shopping environment so that tenants can continue to provide essential business services to the downtown Greenville community.”
Read the full article from Upstate Business Journal here
Orvis signs lease to move store to Strawberry Hill
Marsh Properties and Aston Properties are pleased to announce Orvis has signed a lease at newly renovated Strawberry Hill, a premier neighborhood shopping center anchored by Fresh Market and located in the heart of SouthPark/Cotswold at Fairview Road and Providence Road.
Read the full article from The Mecklenburg Times here
Merle Norman Cosmetics opens in Aston Properties’ Verdae Village
Merle Norman Cosmetics, an international cosmetic company specializing in skin care, personal care, and makeup products, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location in the Verdae Village Shopping Center on the corner of Laurens Road and Verdae Boulevard.
Read the full article from UpstateBizSC here
Ground broken for project that 'reimagines' shopping center in Greenville's eastside
Aston Properties of Charlotte and Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States, celebrated the groundbreaking of the newest Sprouts location at the North Hills Shopping Center on Greenville’s eastside.
Read the full article from GSA Business Report here
Klein Enterprises buys Southern Shores Marketplace from Aston Properties
The Southern Shores Marketplace is anchored by a high-performing Food Lion and is being delivered with brand new Marshalls, Rack Room Shoes, and Five Below leases that were executed as part of a significant redevelopment undertaken by Aston.
Read the full article from The Outer Banks Voice here
Sprouts Farmers Market to plant roots in Greenville’s North Hills Shopping Center
“I think once we’re done with the renovation, (North Hills) will be that sort of neighborhood community gathering place that’ll be vibrant and energetic and an inviting place to be,” said George Dewey, president and CEO of Aston Properties.
Read the full article from Upstate Business Journal here
McDaniel Village tanning salon rebrands as Palm Beach Tan
Palm Beach Tan is transforming its interior and will soon feature new offerings as part of Palm Beach Tan’s acquisition of the former Ultra Tan on Augusta Road at Aston's McDaniel Village shopping center.
Read the full article from GSA Business Report here
New Lowe's Outlet opened Friday in Greenville, South Carolina
The first Lowe's Outlet in South Carolina opened July 14th, 2023 at Aston's Verdae Village shopping center.
Read the full article from WYFF here
Target, Marshalls, Rack Room Slated to Open in Spring
The Marketplace at Southern Shores will complete construction of a 24,000 square foot Marshalls and a 6,000 square foot Rack Room Shoes in spring of 2023.
Read the full article from Island Free Press here
Construction Starts on NoDa Apartment Building that may House a Grocery Store
A New York-based developer plans to build a 383-unit apartment building at the corner of East 36th and North Tryon streets with hopes to include a grocery store on the ground level. Construction started this week. The site is a short walk from the center of NoDa.
Read the full article from The Charlotte Observer here
Charlotte Developer, a Man of ‘Deep Faith,’ Earned Bronze Star in Vietnam then Led YMCA
George Steele Dewey III was a longtime Charlotte developer and a Bronze Star recipient during the Vietnam War whose “deep and enduring faith in God was his driving force,” his family said in his obituary. He died on Dec. 26 at age 76.
Read the full article from The Charlotte Observer here
Charlotte Developers to Break Ground on Sedgefield Office Building
Together with Marsh Properties and Trinity Partners, Aston is thrilled to announce our latest project: 2825 South. This boutique office building’s ground-level retail features prominent visibility along South Blvd, floor-to-ceiling windows and convenient pedestrian access where we envision a restaurant in the signature corner space, a bank branch on the other corner and service retail for area residents as well as the office tenants. Contact Lauren Hansen for retail leasing.
Read the full article from Charlotte Business Journal here
Company's $10.2M Investment will Create up to 540 New Jobs
The state of South Carolina announces that T-Mobile will expand its operations in Charleston County. T-Mobile's investment will bring the Charleston County location to a total of 1,540 full-time employees. The 44,350 square foot Customer Care Center is located at 8571 Rivers Avenue in North Charleston.
Read the full SC Department of Commerce article here
T-Mobile Opens 131,000 SF Customer Care Center at Former Sam's Club in Richmond
In collaboration with Frampton Construction, Timmons Group, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture, and JPC Architecture, Aston Capital converted a vacant, former Sam's Club into a Class A office space for T-Mobile.
Read the full ReBusiness article here
Avery Hall Actively Seeking Grocery Store for NoDa Development After $3.1M Acquisition
Together with Avery Hall, Aston is excited to bring a much-needed grocery store to the NoDa neighborhood. The store will sit at East 36th and North Tryon streets with construction beginning later this year.
"We’ve continued to prep the site and building so that when a tenant is ready to move in, we’re there to accommodate them.” says George Dewey, President of CEO.
Read the full article from Charlotte Business Journal here
New Three Amigos Location Opening in South Charlotte this April
Aston center, Colony Place, will soon welcome Three Amigos at the shopping center. This will be their second location, though Raydal Hospitality is also the restaurant group behind Sabor and La Caseta. Owner, Dalton Espaillat, has plans to open four total restaurants in 2021.
Read the full Axios Charlotte article here
Tex-Mex Favorite Superica Opens Soon in Strawberry Hill
Superica's second Charlotte location will open at Aston center, Strawberry Hill, on November 16th. The 5,900 sf space will include arcade games, an outdoor patio, and bar. The Austin-based restaurant is known for its tacos, margaritas, and queso fundido.
Read the full Axios Charlotte article here
Governor Northam Announces T-Mobile Customer Experience Center
T-Mobile will relocate one of its Customer Experience Centers to Richmond, VA. This relocation will bring $30 million in new investment to the facility, retain approximately 800 jobs, and create up to 500 new jobs. The center will be located on Laburnum Avenue and will be built in a former Sam's Club.
“T-Mobile has been a valued employer and partner to the Commonwealth for many years, and we are proud that the company has chosen to grow its Customer Experience Center in Henrico County,” said Governor Northam.
Read the full Virginia Governor article here
How NoDa's Light-rail Connection is Creating a New Nexus for the Neighborhood
Our 5 acre development at the corner of 36th and North Tryon streets is anchored by a relocated Amelie’s Bakery & Cafe and future development that could remake that section of North Tryon.
Read the full article from Charlotte Business Journal here
The Waterman Announced in Sedgefield Shopping Center
The Waterman, a South End oyster joint and rooftop bar, sails ashore on October 15, 2018 in Sedgefield Shopping Center. The restaurant opens at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and at noon on Saturday and Sunday.
See the slideshow and read the full article in the Charlotte Business Journal here
The Waterman Announced in Sedgefield Shopping Center
Aston Properties and Marsh Properties welcomes The Waterman to Sedgefield Shopping Center. The folks behind Sea Level and Growler’s Pourhouse will bring a casual oyster bar to the Sedgefield and South End neighborhood in the third quarter of 2018 including a unique 2,000 sf rooftop space with a view to Uptown.
“Finding the right tenant for this particular space was given a lot of attention and effort as we see it as a gateway to the entire development,” says Lauren Hansen, Vice President of Leasing.
Read the full Charlotte Five article here and in the Charlotte Business Journal here