Tag: National Retailers

Are Small Businesses on Southport Avenue Becoming a Thing of the Past?

Southport Corridor in 2014

From independent boutiques and neighborhood institutions to national retail brands, Chicago’s Southport Corridor has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Has that success come at the expense of the small businesses that made the neighborhood special?

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Luxury Custom Rug Brand Ernesta Coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor

Chicago’s Southport Corridor continues to attract high-end national retailers, with luxury custom rug company Ernesta set to open its first Chicago showroom at 3530 N. Southport Avenue, former home to Claire’s.

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Retailers Can’t Get Enough of Armitage and Southport

Armitage Avenue and Southport Corridor are proving once again why they remain two of Chicago’s hottest neighborhood shopping destinations.

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