Tag: Retail and Shopping

New retail and shopping news in Chicago’s Southport Corridor.

3401-09 N. Southport Avenue TOD Development will start in 2019

As you may recall, this transit oriented development approved in 2015 will be starting construction sometime in 2019, 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. You can read more about this development from Tom Tunney\s website, and see the listing here.

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Your first look at Foxtrot Delivery Market Southport Corridor

Foxtrot Delivery Market opened today in Chicago’s Southport Corridor neighborhood and here is your first look around the new store!

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Saturday mornings on the Southport Corridor

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Lululemon Southport Corridor

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Warby Parker Now Hiring

🤓 @warbyparker now hiring for their @southportcorridorchicago location. See the blog for all the details! (at Warby Parker)
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Warby Parker now hiring for their new Southport Avenue shop in Chicago

You may recall that Warby Parker had rented space on the Southport Corridor earlier this summer, and now they are looking to hire for a number of positions:

This would make the 4th Optician shop on the Southport Corridor, including LensCrafters, CustomEyes and Big City Optical. Do you think the Southport Corridor can support four optician shops?

Southport Corridor changes into 2019

Whether you are new to the area or a long-time resident, one thing is for certain: nothing is permanent except change. So if you can’t keep up with all of the changes happening to Chicago’s Southport Corridor, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.Here is a summary of what to expect into 2019:

  1. TOD development at 3200 N. Southport under construction (Former Flattop Grill space)
  2. TOD development under construction at 3647 N. Southport
  3. TOD development coming to 3401 N. Southport
  4. The Denim Lounge for Men is now open at SheOne\’s former location
  5. Foxtrot Delivery Market is now open at 3334 N. Southport Avenue
  6. Warby Parker is coming to 3432 N. Southport
  7. Hux Hemp is now open at 3714 N. Southport
  8. Condos coming to 3150 N. Southport, Byline Bank location to move during construction
  9. Large-scale mixed-use development coming to 1356 W. Wellington Avenue 
  10. Big City Optical has moved into the former Frankies on the Park location at 3708 N. Southport
  11. 3740 N. Southport (Formerly Chaz\’s Real Estate Space) is now a nail salon
  12. GNC is closed and StretchLab is coming
  13. Taco Bell on Addison will be replaced by Planet Granite and additional retail
  14. Ivivva by Lululemon is closed. Space currently for lease
  15. The auto body shop on Addison by Wrigley Field will be replaced by a new development
  16. 1035 W. Addison to be redeveloped 
  17. The former Blue Bayou space is for lease
  18. Basics Salon at 3542 N. Southport is currently for lease or for for a possible TOD redevelopment in 2019-2020
  19. Addison & Clark development is underway; Shake Shack, Cinemex Movie Theater, Harley Davidson and Lucky Strike will be anchor tenants
  20. Cafe Tola is expanding into the Sweet Sensations former space
  21. And please, someone do something with this building!!!!

3647 N. Southport Transit Oriented Development project started

You may recall that a new Transit Oriented Development (TOD) has been proposed for 3647 N. Southport Avenue next to CVS. The final renderings are listed on Tom Tunney’s website, and the development has now started.

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TOD Construction has started at 3200 N. Southport Avenue

Construction has started at 3200 N. Southport Avenue, a new Transit Oriented Development that has been approved by Ald. Tom Tunney. This Transit Oriented Development is replacing the former Flat-Top Grill location at the corner of Southport and Belmont. In addition to this development, these Southport TODs have already been approved:
Curbed Chicago has a write-up of the benefits of Transit Oriented Developments (TODs) that you can read here, along with an article on this particular development.

Scroll down to see the renderings of the new Transit-Oriented development.

 


 

Warby Parker rumored to be coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor

🤓 @warbyparker is rumored to be coming to the @southportcorridorchicago. See the blog for details. (at Southport Corridor News and Events – Chicago, Illinois)

Warby Parker rumored to come to 3432 N. Southport Avenue

Rumor on the street is that Warby Parker has signed a lease at the former ENAZ pop-up location and will be coming to the Southport Corridor. As we hear more we will post all the details.

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The Denim Lounge for Men is coming to the Southport Corridor

Roscoe Village’s locally owned business, The Denim Lounge is coming to Chicago’s Southport Corridor with a second location. The new boutique will be called The Denim Lounge for Men, and will be opening this September in the former SheOne space at 3544 N. Southport Avenue.

The store will cater to men’s denim, shirts, hats and will offer custom made jeans. According to the owner, the store will be a “small fun store with a casual vibe, and will offer free alterations.” They are very excited to be joining the other small businesses along Southport Avenue and are currently hiring. You can contact them directly for information on sales positions at 773-935-2820.

From their website, The Denim Lounge Roscoe Village carries the following brands for men:

·       47 BRAND
·       7 DIAMONDS
·       AG
·       AGE OF WISDOM
·       ALTERNATIVE APPAREL
·       AMERICAN NEEDLE
·       BENSON
·       BUGATCHI
·       CITIZENS OF HUMANITY
·       DESCENDANT OF THIEVES
·       DL1961
·       EDWIN
·       FAHERTY
·       FIDELITY DENIM
·       GOOD MAN BRAND
·       GRAYERS
·       HAPPY SOCKS
·       HUDSON
·       JOES JEANS
·       JOHNNIE-O
·       PAIGE DENIM
·       PENGUIN
·       RETRO BRAND
·       SAVE THE DUCK
·       SLATE DENIM
·       STANCE SOCKS
·       TWENTYMETRICTONS
·       WRK