A BRAINSTORM BIRTHS A BUSINESS
When a new glass storefront for a Limited retail location doesn't fit, company founder Robert Putnam develops an attractive, functional and temporary enclosure solution, and Boston Barricade is born.
Retail solutions that work for you.
Now more than ever, optimizing the branding potential and functionality of your retail spaces, from build-out through operation, separates you from your competition. You need a partner with in-depth industry expertise and the national presence to get the job done - On brand and On time. That's Boston Retail Solutions.
Simplify complex installations across multiple locations.
Meet critical deadlines and tight budgets.
Protect and elevate your brand.
The BRS Value
BRS will work with you to create custom, innovative solutions designed to meet the needs of each application. From design to construction to installation to teardown, we streamline the process and take the day-to-day details off your desk. With one call to BRS, you'll get it done.
Single Source Simplicity
The BRS team includes design experts, project managers, and construction and installation crews throughout the country. Our grand format printers give us complete control over imaging quality to ensure that your branding is always seen in its best light.
National Reach
Roll-outs in multiple locations? We're on it. With 19 locations across 14 states, BRS consistently executes challenging projects on a national scale. Our high-quality, branded enclosure solutions can be installed virtually overnight, anywhere in the country.
An Industry Leader, at Your Table
With BRS on your team, you immediately tap into 30 years of retail experience. Our longevity in the industry, breadth and depth of expertise, and an unmatched commitment to quality put strength on your side. We take care of you, your business, and your brand.
Our Story
Formerly Boston Barricade Company
For more than 30 years, Boston Retail Solutions has been providing a seamless barricade and in-store graphic experience for our clients. What started as a small barricade company for a handful of malls has grown into a comprehensive process to help solve all retail store design needs nationwide for national retail brands, malls, airports, and general contractors.
We take great pride in being an Employee Owned Company (ESOP)
Our Core Values
These are the values Boston Retail Solutions strives to embody. They dictate how we treat our customers, our co-workers, and ourselves.
Our Partner Brand
Backed by over 30 years of graphic installation and project management experience, unwavering reliability, and a national network of over 200 highly trained 3M certified installers, Big Wraps has you covered every step of the way. Big Wraps provides coast-to-coast national rollouts, vehicle and fleet wraps, along with full-service design and large format printing with precision and care.
Our History
With almost 30 years of experience, Boston Retail Solutions has had the opportunity to grow and extend our services in order to be the best solutions provider for national retailers, contractors, and airports.
1992
1998
FIRST EXPANSION
Our company grows from its regional Boston roots with the establishment of a service center in Melbourne, Florida.
2002
BOSTON GOES NATIONAL
Boston Barricade becomes the exclusive barricade provider for Simon Malls, bringing sustainable retail solutions to shopping centers nationwide.
2005
CONTINUED GROWTH
The establishment of a new HQ in Vero Beach, Florida - followed by service centers in Delaware, Dallas, Indianapolis, Atlanta and Seattle - expands our national footprint.
2008
RETAIL PROGRAM LAUNCHES
Boston Barricade takes comprehensive solutions directly to retailers, providing project management for in-store promotion and enclosure needs. Aeropostale is the program's first client.
2014
CALIFORNIA HERE WE COME
The acquisition of Premier Barricades adds strategically based facilities in northern and southern California.
2015
PRINT COMES IN-HOUSE
Boston's new grand format print shop in Vero Beach offers total turnkey service to our clients, backed by unstinting attention to brand equity and impact.
2016
NEW INSTALLATION DIVISION
Boston's specialty division expands services to include hands-on assistance with everything from site surveys to in-store campaigns.
2017
HIGH-IMPACT PRINTING HITS THE ROAD
Our print shop in Southern California begins offering vehicle wraps for fleets nationwide.
2019
EMPLOYEE-OWNED
Boston Barricade becomes an employee-owned company, carrying forward our commitment to excellence and customer care, and fully investing each team member in our clients' success.
2020
NEW NAME, LASTING LEGACY
Boston Barricade, a pioneer in the retail enclosure industry, transitions to Boston Retail Solutions, a name that better reflects our comprehensive scope of services. The best is yet to come.
2021
BRIX Platform Launches
We introduce BRIX, our proprietary asset and project management platform, streamlining end-to-end workflows and providing clients with 24/7 real-time visibility across nationwide rollouts.
2023
Midwest Expansion
Boston Retail Solutions expands its regional footprint with the opening of a dedicated service center in Illinois, delivering turnkey retail enclosures and rapid response times to partners across the Midwest.
2024
Accelerating Midwest Growth
Boston Retail Solutions strengthens its regional capabilities with a new grand format print shop in Indianapolis and a dedicated service center in Ohio, expanding in-house production and delivering even faster nationwide rollouts.
2025
Bringing 30+ Years of Retail DNA To Live Events
Boston Retail Solutions channels over 30 years of retail expertise into the events industry, delivering turnkey modular activations, photo op walls, and wayfinding signage that bring brands to life.
Embracing the AI Frontier
We equip our team with practical AI tools to streamline daily workflows, combining modern technology with strict data protection and hands-on human expertise to deliver exceptional service.
2026
Boston Pro Launches
BRS introduces Boston Pro, a dedicated program designed to empower general contractors with pro service, pro pricing, and pro rewards.
Our team is ready to start your barricade project.
Contact us for solutions that are On Brand. On Time.