555 11th Street, NW (entrance actually on 1090 F Street, NW) via Rappaport
Yesterday we learned that UNIQLO would be closing their Penn Quarter pop up on Feb. 21st. Thanks to a reader for sending the news that the space has already been leased to lululemon. I also hear that UNIQLO may be looking for a larger space in Penn Quarter. STAY TUNED.
1090 F Street, NW before opening back in 2017
UNIQLO opened their “pop up” on F Street in the former American Apparel space back in September 2017. Their spot inside Union Station will remain open.
Thanks to Mark for sending the news about F Street: (more…)
1240 Upshur St, NW
From an email:
“On Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 Annie’s Ace Hardware in Petworth will become Petworth Ace Hardware. Owner and operator Anne Stom has sold the store to the A Few Cool Hardware Stores group, owned by Gina Schafer and Marc Friedman.
Stom opened Annie’s Ace Hardware eight years ago, on Feb. 8, 2012. (more…)
3325 Georgia Ave, NW right before they opened back in 2016, next door to Midland’s
Thanks to Andrew for letting us know:
“We are closing our doors this weekend – 2.2.2020.
Karen and I would like to thank every child, parent, student, teacher and member of the community that walked through our doors – picked up a book, took part of our story time and enjoyed a conversation with their neighbor. (more…)
photo credit: Stacey Windsor
From an email:
“Shop Made will be the first – and only – retail concept coming to The Roost this spring. The newest Shop Made outpost will open within the 12,500-square-foot food hall located beneath Blackbird, the newly developed 167-unit residential building on the corner of Pennsylvania Ave and 14th (SE) on Capitol Hill. (more…)
courtesy Dupont Underground
From an email:
“Starting February 9, 2020, local artists will be descending into what was once an underground city street car station to launch a new Sunday arts market.
It’s worth noting that the Dupont Underground space is up for lease renewal. It’s at a pivotal moment where the city could decide to reclaim the space and sell to developers. The arts community is passionate about conserving the space as a sanctuary for local culture and for events like this new Sunday market.”
Press release: (more…)
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SAF reports: “Stopped to drop off some boots and found this (photo above)!
Talked to George. He has just signed a new 15 year lease at the U street location (1603 U Street, NW) so at least he will still be there.
It would really be too much to lose both Philip and George so close together. Still wish this location was staying.” (more…)
1709 14 Street, NW
Thanks to Craig, Steven (and everyone else) for sending: “I noticed Paper Source is moving into The Liz next to Parachute.”
For those not familiar with Paper Source:
“The premier paper store for unique gifts, cards, gift wrap, wedding invitations, stationery, crafts, party supplies, paper, envelopes & more.” (more…)
1300 Wisconsin Ave, NW
This weekend I noticed the Georgetown store was having store closing sales. Didn’t realize it was the whole chain. Oof, I’d say I buy 75% of my cards here :(
CNN reports this morning: “Schurman Fine Paper, which owns the brand, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday in a Delaware court. The company is closing all 254 of its US and Canada stores. More than 1,000 employees will lose their jobs.”
I think they have a Union Station location too. So where to buy card now?
843 Upshur Street NW
From a press release:
“Loyalty Bookstores (827 Upshur Street NW) and Willow (843 Upshur Street NW) are excited to announce their latest partnership: a Kid’s Room Pop-Up inside Willow!
The Loyalty + Willow Kid’s Room will open on Saturday, February 1 inside of the currently unused space in the back of Willow’s shop, and will be fully decked out for children and families. The Kid’s Room will feature children’s toys, books, and games for sale, space for youth to read and play while parents shop, and ongoing children’s programming–including Loyalty Bookstores’ ever-popular Storytime and Singalong with Bearsong. In addition to the Kid’s Room Pop-Up, Loyalty Bookstores will have books for adults in the front of Willow and will also be supplying books to Willow’s Navy Yard location (1331 4th Street SE). (more…)