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Rada Boutique Closing Melrose Location, Will Keep Wakefield Store

"This decision was not easy and comes after much reflection and re-evaluating of our priorities as we look to the future of our business."

Rada Boutique's last day in Melrose will be May 31.
Rada Boutique's last day in Melrose will be May 31. (Google Earth)

MELROSE, MA — Rada Boutique is closing its Melrose location after a decade downtown.

Store owner Rada Frohlichstein said in a post the store's last day at 485 Main St. will be May 31. The Wakefield location at 394 Main St. will remain open.

"This decision was not easy and comes after much reflection and re-evaluating of our priorities as we look to the future of our business," Frohlichstein said. "We have decided to pursue other ventures and passions and expand our online presence."

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The Wakefield location will undergo "light renovation" in July to accommodate the change.

Telling her customers to "stay healthy and fashionable," Frohlichstein thanked the community for the decade of love and support.

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Rada is tucked in between the Bank of America ATM and Exquisite Dentistry across from the YMCA.


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