NEEDHAM, MA— Bialow Real Estate has promoted Brett Groper to Senior Vice President and Anthony Genovese to Senior Vice President – Retail Expansion & Advisory, recognizing their instrumental roles in advising on recent high-profile leases and rapid client growth across the U.S.
The promotions come during a period of record activity for Bialow, which currently manages real estate strategy for more than 75 expanding retail and restaurant brands. Groper and Genovese have been at the center of many of these deals, helping clients secure premium locations in key national markets.
Based in Boston, Groper is widely known for his expertise in restaurant and retail leasing across high-street markets and mixed-use developments. His portfolio includes some of the country’s most sought-after brands, such as Major Food Group, Joe’s Pizza, Luke’s Lobster, Saltie Girl, SLT, and Serafina.
Among his recent accomplishments:
- Securing 60,000+ square feet of “eatertainment” space in Boston’s Seaport District, including leases for Puttshack, the Museum of Ice Cream, and the first F1® Arcade in the U.S.
- Representing Remedy Place in its global expansion, including an 11,000 SF flagship in Boston
- Facilitating a 13,000 SF lease for AVRA Estiatorio in Boston’s Back Bay
- Bringing the iconic Carbone to Miami Beach.
“Brett is a trusted advisor to some of the most innovative restaurant and retail concepts in the country,” said Corey Bialow, CEO of Bialow Real Estate. “His leadership has resulted in a number of high-profile leases in premium locations, and we’re confident he’ll continue to deliver exceptional results in his expanded role.”
Since opening Bialow’s Chicago office in 2023, Genovese has led its growth, advising high-end and internationally recognized brands on both local and national expansion.
Key highlights from his recent work:
- Leading the rollout of 14+ new Aroma360 locations in prime destinations like Hudson Yards, Scottsdale Fashion Square, and Aventura Mall
- Supporting Indochino’s expansion with five new stores opening this summer
- Securing Sukoshi Mart’s first U.S. location at Roosevelt Field in New York
- Helping to grow presence for brands such as gorjana, ana luisa, Calzedonia, and TOUS
“Anthony’s leadership of our Chicago expansion has created terrific new visibility for the company,” Bialow added. “His expertise is elevating our service to clients and strengthening our national platform.”
Genovese’s roots in retail run deep—his family founded Genovese Drug Stores in Queens, NY in 1924, growing the business to over 140 stores before its acquisition by JCPenney in 1998. That legacy continues to inform his passion for helping brands grow.
