Retail

Burberry Closing Connecticut Ave. Location – Likely Moving to CityCenter

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo via Google maps

Burberry is moving from their awesome downtown location at M and Connecticut Ave, NW. J Street Companies lists the property as available June 1, 2014:

“Iconic one-of-a-kind corner retail space on Connecticut Avenue. Available for the first time in 30 years.
Ideal location for a flagship retail store.”

Washington Business Journal hears they could be moving to CityCenterDC. I’ve also been hearing those rumors, so at this point it is very very likely to be true.

Looking forward to seeing who takes over this awesome old space on Connecticut Avenue too.

Chickass Expanding/Moving Next Door on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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3533 14th Street, NW

Chickass first opened up back in 2011. Looks like they’re expanding next door into the former Second Hand Retail Shop at 3531 14th Street, NW. They were closed when I walked by but I suppose it’s possible they could be doing a retail shuffle like Pan Lourdes did a bit further south. I’ll update when more Chickass information becomes available.

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Behold the new Chickass sign:

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Walmart Hoping to Open First DC Stores by “end of this year”

By Prince Of Petworth

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77 H Street, NW

@NACallahan tweets us:

“@PoPville The Walmart at 77H looks damn near close to being finished. Any word on when it’s opening?”

Back in May we learned that they were hoping for a November 1st opening.

Clark Builders website says the projected completion is “February 2014”. But perhaps that is the entire building because Walmart says:

“On Monday (9/23), we will officially open two hiring centers: one for our H street store (@ 900 2nd St. NE) and one for our Georgia Avenue location (@ 7818 Eastern Ave. NW).

Our goal is to have both D.C. stores open by the end of this year.”

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77H rendering via Clark Builders

Former RCKNDY Space on U Street Gets a New Tenant

By Prince Of Petworth

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1515 U Street, NW

RCKNDY Home/Office furnishing store closed at 1515 U St, NW back in March 2011. I’ve been super curious to see who would take over the space ever since. It’s going to become Primp Beauty Bar and Salon. I spoke with the owner (who was super nice) who said the store will open in two phases. In December Primp Beauty Bar will open focusing on retail and they will stock any hair/beauty products you’d like if you don’t see it on the shelves. The second phase will come in February when they add the salon part. Stay tuned for an exact opening date when it’s known.

Uniqlo is Coming?!? More Possible Retail News for CityCenter – But it Sounds Like Apple Is Not

By Prince Of Petworth

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Yesterday we checked out The apartments at CityCenter and learned that a Tumi store was the first confirmed retailer. In the comments some interesting news came out – specifically a UNIQLO is coming according to this job listing:

“UNIQLO Manager Candidate Program – Retail Sales – new

Company: UNIQLO
Location: Washington, DC
Date Posted: October 21, 2013

UNIQLO is seeking Experienced Store Manager Candidates! At UNIQLO we are seeking individuals who are committed to becoming business leaders in the retail industry. Our ambition is to open 10 – 20 stores annually in the United States and become the #1 Specialty Apparel Retailer. With over 1,200 stores globally, together we believe we can change the world!”

Yes!!!

But in less exciting scuttlebutt is word that the Apple deal may have fallen through. A commenter hears a Gucci store could be taking that space. I haven’t heard that but another source also tells me that he hears Apple has walked. Hopefully they can resurrect that deal because I think an Apple store would do very well there. More info when/if it becomes available.

Former Kid’s Closet to Become an Aveda Salon – Reader Wants to know Where are the Kids Stores?

By Prince Of Petworth

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1226 Connecticut Ave, NW

Yesterday I noticed that an Aveda Salon would be replacing the former Kid’s Closet at 1226 Connecticut Ave, NW. Later I received the following email:

“Dear PoPville,

A recent WaPo article attests to what we see every day: a baby boom in the city. What I haven’t seen is an accompanying boom in stores serving these parents – baby boutiques, clothing stores, etc. I’m (very) happy that I have low cost options like Target and Children’s Place around the corner in Columbia Heights, but when I google “baby gifts” for DC, I get very, very little. I wanted to buy a nice gift for a friend recently, and there were literally no options nearby in 14th/U/AdMo/CoHi/Petworth. I smell a business opportunity…do you think so?”

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