RETAIL POP-UP OPPORTUNITY

THE MIX

Porter Square // Cambridge, MA

APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN

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Bring Your Brand to Porter Square

There's a new opportunity popping up in Porter Square! Located along Mass Avenue in Cambridge, The Mix is a well-established neighborhood destination, bringing together everyday essentials, established retailers, and community programming in one convenient property.

Now an UpNext retail incubator is joining The Mix! We’re launching a shared space designed to give independent brands a chance to get in front of new customers without taking on an entire storefront.

With room for up to 3 complementary brands each season, the concept brings together the best of collaborative retail. It's an opportunity to explore brick-and-mortar, share resources and introduce your brand to a community eager to shop small and support local.

AT A GLANCE

DATES

Seasonal rotations spanning Dec ‘26 - Dec ‘27*

*See application below

COMMITMENT

3–6 month pop-up opportunities

SPACE

Approx. 900 SF of shared retail space, divided into 3 alcoves

RENT

$1,500/month per alcove*

*See Rent Structure below

IDEAL CATEGORIES INCLUDE

General store concepts
Gourmet packaged snacks + sips
Specialty gifts + stationary

Accessories
Boston-focused goods
Experiential or service concepts

Home goods
Lifestyle + wellness
Locally made products

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

There's a lot to love about Porter Square, especially when it comes to bringing a retail concept to life.

Set along bustling Mass Ave, The Mix sits at the intersection of Cambridge's residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and major transit connections. With established destinations like Star Market and a mix of shops and everyday essentials, the center gives people plenty of reasons to stop by (and keep coming back).

Just steps from the Porter Square MBTA station, the location is easy to reach by subway, commuter rail, bus, or on foot. And with more than 2.3 million annual visits and over 17,000 vehicles passing the property each day, according to The Mix, there's already a substantial audience moving through the area.

For an independent brand looking to explore physical retail, it's a chance to become part of an established shopping destination while bringing something fresh to the neighborhood.

AMENITIES

Established shopping destination with existing retailers, dining, services, and frequent neighborhood visitors
Situated within a bustling shopping center on Mass Ave in Cambridge, adjacent to the Porter Square T stop and a central parking area
Free parking onsite for both staff and customers

RENT STRUCTURE

$1,500 per month, per alcove
- Brands are invited to apply for one, two, or all three alcoves to best accommodate their vision, merchandising and budget needs
- Wifi + all utilities included