Mom's Organic Market Signs Lease for Stamford Location
The specialty grocer will open a 13,080-square-foot store in 2027, anchoring a redeveloped commercial property on Canal Street.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Mom's Organic Market has signed a 10-year lease for its first Connecticut location at 699 Canal St. in Stamford. The grocer will occupy a 13,080-square-foot space in a redeveloped property managed by V20 Group.
Why it matters
The redevelopment of the former Fairway site brings a new anchor tenant to the Stamford market, signaling shifts in commercial occupancy for local property managers and nearby retailers. Operators should track how the arrival of a mission-driven specialty grocer influences regional retail competition.
Mom's Organic Market has committed to a 13,080-square-foot space, joining tenants Chipotle (2,519 square feet), Jersey Mike's (1,176 square feet), and Primrose School (16,167 square feet) at the redeveloped site. Currently, 11,270 square feet of storage space remains available at the property.
The players
Mom's Organic Market
A specialty grocery chain with 20 locations that prioritizes organic products and has historically banned plastic bags and bottled water.
V20 Group
A commercial property owner and developer responsible for the redevelopment of the 699 Canal St. site.
Charter Realty
A commercial real estate firm that represented the landlord, V20 Group, in securing new lease agreements.
The details
V20 Group redeveloped the 699 Canal St. property to accommodate new tenants after the space was vacated by Fairway. Charter Realty represented the landlord during the lease negotiations. Mom's Organic Market, which operates 20 locations nationwide, is scheduled to open in 2027 following the completion of construction projects that will begin once permits are granted.
Timeline
2027 is the expected opening year for the Stamford store.
2026-10-27 is the date of the lease announcement.
Market Landscape
This move replaces the vacancy created by the 2020 bankruptcy of Fairway Market with a new multi-tenant commercial mix. It reflects an ongoing trend of landlords subdividing large-format retail footprints into a blend of specialty grocers, fast-casual dining, and education centers.
Operators in the Stamford retail sector should monitor the 2027 opening timeline to gauge shifting foot traffic patterns at the Canal Street corridor. Property managers and retailers may consider how the addition of these four major tenants affects regional market density and customer demand.
The takeaway
Retail operators should analyze the tenant mix at 699 Canal St. to understand how developers are rightsizing former big-box spaces. Keep an eye on local permit filings for construction progress updates as the project nears its 2027 opening target.
Further reading
Read more about commercial shifts in the Stamford Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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