Those looking for high-end workout clothes and new glasses will be able to get both during their next shopping trip to The Shops at Blackstone Valley in Millbury.

 
The shopping plaza officially welcomed lululemon on Monday, Feb. 26, according to a press release. This marks the first location of the athletic clothing store in Central Massachusetts and 13th location in the state overall.

 
Founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1998, lululemon is an athletic apparel company that sells clothes for yoga, running, training and more.

 
The new store features lululemon’s popular athletic wear for women and men, including performance shirts, shorts, pants and yoga accessories. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

 
Eyewear retailer Warby Parker is slated to open at The Shops later this year.

 
The store will showcase “its full assortment of optical and sun eyewear offerings, its brand of daily contact lenses Scout by Warby Parker plus third-party contacts, accessories, and more,” the release said.

 
Warby Parker will also offer in-store eye exams. Warby Parker currently has 12 locations in Massachusetts, none of which are in Central Massachusetts. So this will mark the first Warby Parker in the region, as well.

 
“The Millbury community has already welcomed lululemon with open arms and Warby Parker is sure to be a destination for shoppers’ eyewear and eyecare needs when it debuts at the property later this year,” said Bryan Furze, SVP of leasing at WS Development. “We’re always looking to bring exciting shopping experiences to The Shops at Blackstone Valley and are thrilled to welcome these two pioneering brands.”

 
By David Cifarelli

 
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