Retail and Shopping – Page 19 – Southport Corridor News and Events

Farewell to our Original G or should we say M2!

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Farewell to our Original G or should we say M2! Final weekend in our space- if you are in town this weekend please come by and bring wine! Or champs… all good. 🤪Let’s celebrate an amazing 13 years in our “corner store”! (at M2 Boutique)
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Casper Mattress Now Open at 3420 N. Southport Avenue

Casper Mattress has opened their new brick and mortar sleep shop at 3420 N. Southport on May 23, 2019. Take a look inside the new shop on Southport.

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3542 N. Southport Proposed New Transit-Oriented Development Appears

We said goodbye to Basics Salon earlier this year, and a proposed new transit-oriented development (TOD) has now appeared on Ald. Tom Tunney’s website for 3542 N. Southport Avenue.

From the developer:

“The subject property is located at 3542 N. Southport. The subject lot measures 25 ft. by 120 ft., and is currently zoned B3-2. The owner, Jack Duncan of CA Ventures, is proposing to rezone the property to B3-3 in order to permit a four-story mixed-use building with a retail unit at grade and three (3) residential units above. The proposed mixed-use building will measure 47 ft.-3 inches in height. It will offer an accessible rooftop deck. The subject property is located within 1,320 feet of the CTA Southport Brown Line Station and qualifies as a Transit Oriented Development. As such, two (2) garage parking spaces will be located at the rear of the lot.”

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M2 consolidating

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After 13 WONDERFUL years in this amazing corner space, it is time to change with the changes. I am consolidating and moving into the space next door, so I can focus on more creative, detail oriented, exciting stuff I have been wanting to do. So, I need to sell off as much as we can to actually FIT into the smaller space! Yes, there will be some changes, some the same, but this M2 staff plans to always be your GO TO SHOP! (at M2 Boutique)
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Foxtrot Southport Corridor

Happy #nationalpuppyday! 🐕❤️📷 @eviethefrenchie (at Foxtrot)
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Splendid Southport closing March 24, Johnny Was moving in

Splendid LA is leaving Chicago’s Southport Corridor on March 24, and retailer Johnny Was, is moving in.

According to their website:

“Just like the universal and timeless appeal of a great song, Johnny Was designs clothes that cross cultures and defy trends. With a bohemian spirit and a true sense of authenticity, we take our inspiration from anything that is beautiful, genuine and special—a striking piece of artwork, the luxurious hand-stitching on a vintage dress or the natural simplicity of a vibrant bougainvillea.

Our signature embroideries and effortless silhouettes are unparalleled. After more than 30 years of our artisan-inspired stitch work and luxe fabrications, the undying allure speaks for itself. For the woman looking to showcase her personal style, while appreciating the thoughtful details of timeless techniques. An aesthetic that embraces our California-based lifestyle but always with a global vision.

It’s the gorgeous details in life that make it beautiful, and that’s what we strive to create with Johnny Was. Embrace the beauty, look beyond and enjoy the journey.\”

Johnny Was has stores all over the country and is expanding rapidly. It is also sold at high-end department stores such as Neiman Marcus.

M2 Boutique downsizing on Southport – See the listing here

M2 Boutique, a long-time small business located at 3527 N. Southport will be downsizing their retail space. From the listing:

“829 sq.ft. of CORNER RETAIL/OFFICE space available FOR LEASE in the heart of Lakeview’s bustling Southport Corridor. Widely accepted as one of the North Side’s most vibrant and desirable shopping & entertainment districts, the SoPo Corridor is nestled just a few blocks from Wrigley Field, and its $500M in recent renovations. This space is currently built out as a retail shop. The property sits less than 800′ from the entrance/exit platform of the Southport CTA Brown Line, which gets 3,600+ riders per day (1,137,842/yr). Take advantage of this rare opportunity to capture a corner on one of Chicago’s most celebrated streets. Ideal for omnichannel retailing, standard retail, medical office, or financial services. Triple Net: Tenants pay expenses including taxes. Please do not disturb tenants. Need 48 hours/agent accompanied.”

See the full listing on LoopNet here.

Rise Sushi and Galleria Liquors to close in July, TOD construction to start late summer at 3401 N. Southport

As you may recall, this transit oriented development approved in 2015 with deliveries planned for Q1 2020. Planning had started back in 2014, and this new development will reside on what is now Galleria Liquors and Rise Sushi. At the time this development was first announced, Galleria Liquors is slated to return to this site, while Rise Sushi was not. Rise Sushi may relocate nearby (hopefully), and their sister restaurant, Shine on Webster in Lincoln Park will remain. You can read more about this development from Tom Tunney’s website, and see the listing here.

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Casper Mattress coming to 3420 N. Southport Avenue

After years of vacancy after Einstein Bagels closed their shop on Southport, and Paperchase pulled out of the US market, Casper Mattress is finally taking the long vacant space at 3420 N. Southport Avenue (and they are hiring).

Casper joins a list of Internet turned to brick and mortar shops along Southport Avenue, including Amazon Books, Warby Parker and Bonobos. In addition to the upcoming Southport shop, Casper is located at Oak Brook Center and Chicago’s Fulton Market.

That’s Amore Florist Owner to Retire, Business Looking to be Sold

After 26 years on Southport, the owners of That’s Amore Florist are retiring and the business / storefront is for sale. The “Business For Sale” sign went up this week, and is yet another small business up for sale and could potentially leave the Southport Corridor. That’s Amore Florist is located at 3454 N. Southport Avenue, next to Krista K.

Taco Bell Cantina Coming Back to Wrigleyville (Yes, same location)

Update: Now Confirmed.

After years of preparing for Taco Bell at 1111 W. Addison to close and be demolished for a new development, Taco Bell Cantina – the one that serves booze, is now rumored to be returning to the ground level along with Chase Bank (both are in lease negotiations at this time). The original restaurant was torn down this week, and development will soon begin for a 4-story complex including a proposed climbing gym on the upper floors (Chase and Taco Bell and another retail space would occupy the ground level). As we hear more we will be sure to let you know. Live Mas!