With Weight Watchers hosting meetings online, its physical space was less of a priority. On the market for nine months, the property was priced aggressively.
Madewell cited Portland's "exciting growth” as a reason for opening its first Maine store in the Old Port. The NYC-based clothing retailer hopes to open in time for the holiday shopping season.
This space is the current home of Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill, which will remain in business while the building is on the market. Elsmere’s South Portland location is unaffected by this sale.