Retail and Food Opportunities

• Potential exists for additional retail space in Scituate. (See Market Analysis, Table A3-1 in the Appendix for detailed analysis.) particularly specialty and convenience retail, and food service establishments, which would appeal both to residents and tourists alike. 0 50 100 150 200 250 1980-84 1985-89 1990-94 1995-99 2000-04 2005-09 2010-15 Unknown Age of Business and Service 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0 - 2,499 2,500 - 9,999 10,000 - 39,999 40,000+ Unknown No. of Businesses Size of Business or Service (Sq. Feet) 22

• Specific categories that appear to be underserved include limited service restaurants (cafes, bakeries, casual dining), specialty foods, and home furnishings. More restaurants in particular would help drive economic growth in the village areas, particularly in Scituate Harbor.

• Retail and services catering both to tourists and residents, as well as to the working waterfront, also hold opportunity.