A Massachusetts-based alcoholic beverages distributor has signed one of Connecticut’s largest industrial leases of 2025, taking 241,333 square feet in Meriden.
Martignetti Cos., based in Taunton, Massachusetts, has leased an industrial warehouse at 160 Corporate Court that previously served as a distribution hub for Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports before those retailers filed for bankruptcy in 2024.
The deal was brokered by a team led by Philip Verre of JLL, representing Martignetti, with assistance from Sean P. Duffy of Cushman & Wakefield.
“It’s one of the largest new industrial leases in Connecticut for sure,” Duffy said.
The 1987-vintage Meriden warehouse is owned by a limited liability company affiliated with Sky Management, which purchased the property for $12 million in 2018.
In May 2024, the president of Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports notified state labor officials that the companies expected to lay off 154 employees at the Meriden facility. At the time, both retailers were owned by GoDigital Media Group and shared space at the warehouse.
Duffy said Martignetti in December signed a triple-net lease — meaning the tenant is responsible for property taxes, insurance and maintenance — and will take occupancy after the building is retrofitted for its new use.
Founded in 1908, Martignetti describes itself as the leading distributor of wine, spirits and beer in New England and the sixth-largest wine and spirits distributor in the United States.
The company operates in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and Rhode Island, serving restaurant and retail customers.
Attempts to reach a Martignetti representative for comment were not successful.
The leasing team for the landlord was led by James M. Panczykowski of JLL.
