Retail

New Shared Workplace Coming to K Street

By Prince Of Petworth


15th and K Street, NW

Thanks to Ken for sending: “I walk down K Street everyday on my way to work. I’ve noticed that some work was being done on the space next to Joe and the Juice/Wells Fargo on K and 15th. Today, I saw that there was a sign announcing a new shared workplace. Looks like this is similar to WeWork and will open in Spring 2020.”

From a press release:

“CommonGrounds Workplace has signed a lease at 1500 K Street for 29,509 square feet and the flexible workspace is slated to open early next year. (more…)

Rothy’s Shoe Store coming to Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth


3068 M Street, NW

Thanks to Jessica for sending. Rothy’s website says:

“Rothy’s began as an idea to turn recycled, single-use plastics into something both beautiful and useful. Three years in, we’ve taken over 30 million plastic bottles destined for landfills and repurposed them into timeless, durable flats.”

Any fans?

Uh Oh, Lower Half of Logan Antiques Papered Over in Mount Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth


3118 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

Thanks to Gabe (and Nora) for sending: “Walked past Logan Antiques, a Mt. Pleasant staple, yesterday and saw paper up over the windows.
Would be sad to see this place gone. It was a weird store and hardly open. But it had so much character.”

In September 2014 Logan Antiques wrote:

“Logan’s Celebrates 50 Years on Mount Pleasant Street (more…)

Official Word from Wawa on their Grand Opening Festivities Planned for Tomorrow (Thurs.) in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


2424 18th Street, NW

From Wawa:

“Thursday, September 26, 2019
Doors Open 11 a.m., Festivities begin 4 p.m., Grand Opening Celebration Begins 6 p.m.

The new D.C. store will offer customers the best of all of Wawa’s newest food service offers, including new custom salads. Coffee will be free through Sunday, Sept. 29 in celebration of the grand opening. (more…)

“First Christmas tree in town…”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Matt for sending on SATURDAY: “Looks like we are getting our first Christmas trees in town potentially before we see our last one. Costco already has Christmas decorations on sale.”

Target in Tenleytown opening November 10th – Job Fair this Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Sophy for sending an update on the Target coming to Tenleytown: “This is where Best Buy was.”

From Target:

“Target will celebrate the grand opening of its Tenleytown small-format store on Nov. 10, 2019 and has begun to hire a total of 80 team members to help deliver a great shopping experience for guests. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply at Target.com/careers ahead the job fair on Sept. 27. The hiring event will be held at the Tenley-Friendship Library (4450 Wisconsin Ave.). Store leaders will conduct interviews with applicants and discuss Target’s dynamic, team-oriented culture. Walk-ins are also welcome. (more…)

“Happy Cleaners (Across from Mt Vernon Sq Metro) Closing”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to John for sending:

“Happy Cleaners at 7th and M, across from the Mount Vernon Square Metro station is closing around the end of the month (9/28 I believe). The same couple has been running it for 25 years (6 days a week without days off it seems) and is finally retiring. They always did a great job and will be missed.”

But DRYY (garment care) coming to CityVista: (more…)

Looks Like Parachute Home, bedding/towel company, is coming to Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and R Street, NW

Thanks to Jessica for sending: “Seen in one of the doors at the Liz… Wonder if it’s going to be a storefront for the bedding/towel company?? Seems like a good fit for the spot”

Parachute Home’s website says:

“We believe that when we take care of our home, it takes care of us. That’s why
we make premium quality sheets, towels, robes, rugs and all things soft and wonderful.”

Update from a reader: “The Parachute store at The Liz is expected to open early December.”

“SOMEWHERE® is a progressive mixed-use retail/café experience meant to push the boundaries of culture with a curated selection of multi-brand apparel, footwear, and coffees.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1239 1st Street, SE courtesy SOMEWHERE

From a press release:

“SOMEWHERE®, the new mixed-use concept from local DC natives Will Sharp and Dom Adams (Maketto co-owner and former Head of Retail respectively) opened its doors in the Navy Yard neighborhood of Washington DC this past weekend. SOMEWHERE® is a Café and Retail space dedicated to bringing the international fashion conversation to DC as well as serving the best local coffee and pastries DC has to offer. (more…)

“HU Market & Deli has rebranded as Gorebet, which means neighborhood in Amharic”

By Prince Of Petworth


2606 Georgia Ave NW courtesy Gorbet

From an email:

“I thought your readers would be interested to know that the market has rebranded as Gorebet, which means neighborhood in Amharic and reflects owner Neja Ali’s Ethiopian roots. In keeping with the warm and welcoming environment emblemized by its homemade sambusas — savory Ethiopian pastries stuffed with vegetables or chicken — Gorebet is further embracing its community by offering a variety of DC-made products. These include in-demand healthier and fresher options, such as: (more…)

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