Can Boston Support Two Luxury Shopping Neighborhoods? Experts Say Yes

By Beth Treffeisen • Published August 18, 2022 • Updated on August 18, 2022 at 1:47 pm

For decades, Boston's Back Bay — home to Newbury Street and two malls — was the leading destination for high-end shopping in the city. Recently, a new retail hub has popped up, in the South Boston Seaport District, and it's evolved into the next high-end hot spot.

But the growth of one neighborhood hasn't come at the expense of the other: The Back Bay has retained its reputation, say experts, with its large assortment of shops and restaurants and central location.

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