Southport Corridor News and Events – Chicago, Illinois
Chicago’s Southport Corridor in Chicago’s Lakeview Neighborhood. All the latest news of what is happening in and around Lakeview's Southport Corridor neighborhood.
New retail and shopping news in Chicago’s Southport Corridor.
A new development is currently being marketed at the corner of Belmont and Halsted called Lakeview Connection. This is currently the site of Fifth Third Bank’s drive through, and will include a smaller version of the branch, with several more retail spaces available. A grocery store tenant has taken the second floor, and the rumor is that it will be Amazon Fresh. More information can be found here at this link from CBRE.
We reached out to Madewell and they have confirmed an opening date for Southport’s new store – on or around April 16th, 2021. Madewell will be taking over the former Lou & Grey storefront at 3442 N Southport Avenue. 
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It appears that Madewell is finding a home in Chicago’s Southport Corridor according to their website (Madewell is owned by J. Crew) 
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The former Hanna Andersson space is getting a new tenant – Dr. Martens.
Continue reading “Dr. Martens coming to 3452 N. Southport Avenue”
Looking for work in the neighborhood? Plenty of places are hiring, and here is a direct link to all the opportunities in and around the Southport Corridor.
Continue reading “Sephora on track to open at 3401 N. Southport later this year”
Basics Salon closed in 2019 and a new development is currently under construction. Recently a Lease Brochure appeared for DavidsTEA\’s former space and indicates that SusieCakes Bakery will be the retail tenant. Most locations are currently in California and Texas, SusieCakes’ founder, Susan Sarich, grew up in Chicago, where she was called Susie by her two beloved grandmothers, Mildred and Madeline.
An update from our January post, AuraCandleBar is coming to 3338 N. Southport Avenue, former space of The Homeland Group real estate office.
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The transit-oriented development (TOD) at 3200 N. Southport now has its first retail tenant signed, spaderma. According to spaderma\’s website, it specializes in advanced skincare, cosmetic injections, laser hair removal and lip filler. The medical skin care and laser institute currently has locations in Lincoln Park, the West Loop and the North Shore. Spaderma will take the south east portion of the retail area and the second retail area is still TBD.
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Looks like it could be the end to this classic building on Southport Avenue. According to this listing, 3714 N. Southport is next in line for redevelopment where Stella Blue is currently located.
Continue reading “3714 N. Southport Retail / New Development for Lease”
A website, Facebook page and Instagram page has been set up for Aura Candle Bar at 3338 N. Southport, former home of The Homestead Group. Information is also listed on the Chamber of Commerce website as well. More to come soon.
Continue reading “Retail Rumors: Aura Candle Bar Coming to 3338 N. Southport”
The Red Balloon Children’s boutique, located at 3651 N. Southport Avenue came out swinging in 2014, vowing to fight the national retail chains on the Southport Corridor.
“Someone’s gotta do their part to fight the national big box encroachment,” the owner said to then DNA Chicago.
Unfortunately, The Red Balloon announced their closure on January 1 and will now remain at their Bucktown location. Did you shop at The Red Balloon? What can save small independent shops on Southport?
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