3443 14th Street, NW
Urban Bespoke has moved into the former Black-Eyed Susie space at the corner of 14th and Meridian Pl, NW.
Retail
Former Filene’s space on Connecticut Avenue
On July 15th a reader told us it looked like someone was coming to fill the Filene’s space in Friendship Heights ( 5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW). Washington Business Journal found out who’s coming:
“At Mazza Gallerie, a T.J. Maxx will move from next door to fill the vacant Filene’s storefront, according to permits issued in early July.”
and they also say the Filene’s space at the National Press Building (529 14th Street, NW) will be filled by a Marshalls. Still no word on who is coming to the 1133 Connecticut Ave, NW space pictured above. Stay tuned.
2701 14th Street, NW
This is the space that was a recently a pharmacy for like two weeks before inexplicably closing. Looks like it’s gonna be another corner store. Very strange.
Some interesting history to this spot too:
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3401 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you have any idea what’s happening with CCs liquor store on 14th and Monroe in Columbia Heights? I looks like it’s been shut for over a week now. I’m pretty worried about it, and the owner who I adore, and where I will go to buy my boxed wine if it closes for good.”
I’ve been getting lots of emails and tweets inquiring about CC Liquor closing. Anyone know if it’s permanent or only temporary?
Thanks to a reader for sending the updated photo above announcing an August 1st opening. The H&M is coming to the former Pottery Barn space in the Chevy Chase Pavilion at 5345 Wisconsin Avenue, NW.
5345 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
1603 U Street, NW
From an email:
“After seven fabulous,
fashion-filled years, Caramel is closing its doors.
Everything in the store is now on sale, including fixtures.
Stop by before it is all gone!
We have so enjoyed being a part of the U Street community!
Thank you for all of the support from our wonderful customers, neighbors, friends, and family!”
Ed. Note: A couple weeks ago there was a fire in the top floor of the same building but that is unrelated to the closing.
3108 M Street, NW
Back in April we learned that P & C Fine Art (President’s playing poker and shooting pool etc.) would be closing in Georgetown. Work has started on a Dr Martens shoe store to take over the space.
1742 L Street, NW
A few weeks ago we learned a Lou Lou boutique was coming to 18th and L Street, NW. They’ve already opened. I guess the Logan Circle one can’t be too far behind.
Noodles and Company has opened up next to the Jos A Bank at 1825 Wisconsin Ave, NW.
Cady’s Alley Courtesy of eastbanc
From a press release:
“EastBanc, Inc. and Jamestown announced today that Steven Alan, the trend-setting casual fashion boutique for both men and women, has signed a lease to occupy the retail space in its Georgetown Renaissance property at 3319 M Street, in the heart of Cady’s Alley. The 670-square-foot store will serve as the brand’s first DC location. Steven Alan will move into its new Cady’s Alley address in September. Home furnishings and fashion retailer Muléh formerly occupied the space.
Offering modern versions of classic ready-to-wear standards for both men and women, Steven Alan has become a staple in casual wear. Alan first emerged into the fashion world in 1994, opening a retail store in New York City to showcase emerging designers. He launched his own line in 1999 and quickly garnered a following for the unique brand of casual, self-assured essentials. Steven Alan, represented by broker Elliott Kyle of The McDevitt Company, will be located directly across from Kafe Leopold.
“Steven Alan is one of the more innovative urban retailers we have recently met,” says Philippe Lanier, vice president of EastBanc, Inc. “The store’s interest in becoming a component of Cady’s Alley helps solidify our desire to enhance and complement the design focus of the block with innovative retailers developing a brand and culture around their customer. We believe that shoppers will find the Steven Alan experience one that they visit often.”
Situated on the scenic central courtyard, Steven Alan will enrich the extensive collection of distinguished designer brands currently found in Cady’s Alley, rounding out the retail quarter as Washington’s epicenter of modern fashion, design, furnishing and lifestyle goods. The Steven Alan lease agreement is part of a recent swell of Georgetown Renaissance leasing activity that includes stylish retailers such as Intermix, Calypso St. Barth, CB2, City Sports and West Elm. The Steven Alan deal also solidifies the westward movement in Georgetown of sophisticated lifestyle offerings and will complement current Cady’s Alley fashion tenants Bonobos, Babette and Relish.”
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14th and S St, NW
From an email:
We have just partnered up with Clovest, a crowdfunding company to assist us with our very first effort in crowdfunding campaign. Our goal is to raise $15,000 for store improvements and a brand spanking new website.
“Renew, Refresh, and Re-do”.
• Install new carpets on the stairs and on the mezzanine level
• Paint the entire store
• Finish and seal the concrete floors
• Install new fixtures and improve displays for products throughout the store
• Improve our storage systems
• Replace our front windows and renovate the front and rear entrances
• Improve our environment systems
• Update our web presenceFor more information head over to our donation page.
Update from Clovest:
My name is Karan and I’m the Founder/CEO of Clovest, the platform on which PULP is raising the funds for their loan to improve their store and website. I just wanted to clarify how the campaign/process works and stress the following things:
1. This is a zero-interest LOAN, not a donation. All the funds you contribute are obligated to be repaid by the business (PULP) over the next three years in quarterly payments.
2. The existence of the funding campaign is NOT some sort of last resort financing for PULP. The truth is even for successful, healthy businesses, accessing financing in amounts UNDER $100K is near impossible from a bank, even those that have existing credit lines and relationships with banks — it is simply an amount too small to merit the underwriting required. That is exactly WHY we created our platform, to help businesses avoid having to use high interest credit cards for small scale financing.
3. PULP requesting your help in funding their loan stems from their desire to involve the community in the improvement of their business. We often all shop locally (as many of you have pointed out the merits of), our platform simply takes that a step further and has the community participate in the growth of a business by lending it money.
There is more detail on the project page and our website about how it works– PULP will be posting updates on the particulars of the renovation and website improvement in the coming weeks, so I’d urge you to follow the campaign if you’d like to learn more.
I’m also happy to answer any further questions that anyone may have (email me at karan AT clovest DOT com). We’re a new DC based company and its always good to hear from our local community about how we can continue to make our service better for everyone involved.
Thanks,
Karan