Thanks to Aaron for sending word from Walmart:
“Join Us for the Grand Opening Celebration!
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2105
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 A.M.
310 Riggs Road, NE”
Retail
1334 14th Street, NW south of P Street
Back in June we heard some scuttlebutt about a La Z Boy coming to Logan – it is coming soon:
14th and Florida Ave, NW
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12th and G St, NW
Tough times continue for the big bookstores [as well as the retail in this particular building – RIP ESPN Zone] – Books a Million closed in July and now news broke from the Washington City Paper late Friday afternoon:
“Barnes & Noble on the ground floor of 555 12th St. NW—known as the Thurman Arnold Building—will shut down by the year’s end.”
Fortunately Politics and Prose, Kramerbooks and Upshur Street Books continue to kick ass. And don’t forget Riverby Books is coming back too!
417 E Capitol Street, SE
Riverby Books had been closed since the winter holidays following the death of their owner who was killed crossing the street last November. Great update from Riverby:
“Riverby Books DC will reopen in October! We’re organizing our shelves and gathering new stock. Hope to have our doors open in a few weeks.”
A reader reports:
“Looks like the 7-11 in the H Street strip mall is getting set up in its new location. On the corner of 8th and H across from the Rite Aid. Much more prominent location for them.”
Ed. Note: To those who may feel the urge to ask, “why are you posting this – this is not news” etc., all I can tell you is what my parents told me when I was coming up “Daniel, the world does not revolve around your every impulse and desire.”
Sugar Factory’s website says:
“Our eighth Sugar Factory location will be in the historic city of Washington, D.C. as a fab café and goblet bar in Union Station! All of our sweet fans can grab our special treats on the go when they are traveling for work or pleasure. One-of-a-kind candy confections have been created for our new D.C. home that include a signature All-American Couture Pop and White House-inspired gummies. We can’t wait to see what you all think of our new Washington, D.C. location this fall!”
I still don’t get the beer part.
2408 18th Street, NW
In happier news – Lotus Blooms has opened in the former NY NY Diva space on 18th Street. Still waiting to hear who will take over the rest of the space formerly held by NY NY Diva. Continue to stay tuned on that front.
1524 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Ed. Note: I am pro olive oil. Also, I like Froyo though I prefer regular ice cream.
The grandfather Sapore has been open near Eastern Market since early 2012. Last month we heard about Secolari Olive Oil coming to Cleveland Park – next up is the Georgetown Olive Oil Company:
Carpe Librum shares the good news on twitter:
“NEW POP-UP! Thanks to @MVTCID & Federal Management Systems Inc. we will pop-up at 462 K St, NW starting SATURDAY 10/3”
Carpe Librum also has a permanent location (originally a pop up) at 17th and K St, NW and their previous pop up was in NoMa.