NEWARK, NJ—Tucker Development's vision for creating a vibrant and diverse shopping destination in Newark's University Heights neighborhood continued to take shape today, as the company announced the addition of seven retailers to the growing mix of tenants at Springfield Avenue Marketplace.

The mixed-use development, which is anchored by a highly successful ShopRite that opened in Fall 2015, has re-energized University Heights and the surrounding area with 115,000 square feet of new retail space, and a 152-unit luxury apartment building known as 24 Jones.

Retailers joining the mix include:

• Plus-size clothier Ashley Stewart, which signed a 4,500-square-foot lease
• Popeyes Lousiana Kitchen, which signed a 1,800-square-foot lease, and will open this spring
• MetroPCS, which signed a 800-square-foot lease, will open this spring
• Huddle House, a popular breakfast eatery, signed a 2,400-square-foot lease, and will open this summer
• T-Mobile, which signed a 1,800-square-foot lease, will open late this summer
• Roberto's Pizza signed a 2,100-square-foot lease, will open late this summer
• Venus Beauty signed a 3,500-square-foot lease, will open late this Summer

“With a scarcity of retail availabilities within new grocery-anchored developments, Springfield Avenue Marketplace presents a unique opportunity for clothiers, restaurateurs and other retailers,” says Jake Frantzman of Ripco Real Estate. “With grocery, fashion and dining already onsite, the development presents a perfect retail environment, so it's no surprise the property is 85-percent leased after such a short period of time.”