Retail - PoPville

New Walgreens Flagship Store Opens in Chinatown Thurs. 9am

Published March 20, 2013 at 10:05PM

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7th and H Street, NW

From a press release:

Walgreens will officially open the doors to its newest Well Experience flagship store on Thursday, March 21. A ribbon cutting ceremony will commence the grand opening at 9 a.m.

Exclusive experience and preview of the flagship location:

Ceremonial ribbon cutting with Walgreens executives and local officials.

Pharmacy and Take Care Clinic: Insights into a new approach to community pharmacy.

LOOK Boutique: Showcasing upscale and premium beauty products and services.

Fresh/Up Market: Preview Walgreens approach to healthy, convenient and high-quality food offerings such as fro-yo and smoothies.

Walgreens and Bausch + Lomb recently announced the SightSense™ online and in-store patient education program – an initiative to heighten eye health awareness and encourage consumers to take proactive steps to protect and preserve their sight.

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Desi Living Loft Furniture Coming to Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 20, 2013 at 4:30PM

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Foundry Lofts at 300 Water St, SE

From a press release:

The roster of retailers and restaurants locating at The Yards continues to grow and diversify with the announcement that Desi Living Loft Furniture plans to open its newest store at The Yards. Forest City Washington, the master developer of the 42-acre, urban mixed-use, waterfront development project made the announcement of this latest retail signing.

Desi is the DC area’s premier stop for the most affordable, stylish and unique concepts in living room furniture. The stores provide many color choices, including approximately 200 different fabrics and 70 different leather colors. Desi strives to give customers abundant options in fabric, leather, configuration and style for the most affordable price. Additional information about Desi Living Loft can be found online at www.desisofas.com.

Expected to open in late spring of this year, the 3,000 square foot Desi furniture showroom at The Yards will be located on Water Street at the south end of the Foundry Lofts Apartment building, facing The Yards Park. The Yards will be the third area location for the growing furniture retailer which has existing stores in Rockville and Annapolis.

Nordstrom Rack Grand Opening Downtown on April 18th

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 19, 2013 at 4:30PM

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18th and L St, NW

Thanks to a reader for sending an update on the Nordstrom Rack opening in the former Borders Bookstore at 1800 L St, NW. Grand Opening is April 18th.

715 Florida Ave, NW For Lease Again

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 19, 2013 at 12:30PM

Back in 2010 plans were for The Independent, a new coffee house bar and lounge. Then in 2012 I heard some scuttlebutt that Richard Sandoval was considering opening a space here. Turns out he’ll be opening Toro Toro downtown. Now the space is up for lease again. I hear the Hilton brothers (Marvin, Brixton, Chez Billy etc.) may open something on the 2nd floor and somebody new may take over the first floor. But at the moment no new tenant has been found yet. Stay tuned.

Each Peach Market Coming to former Nana Space in Mt. Pleasant

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 18, 2013 at 10:30AM

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3068 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW

Back in early Jan. we learned that Nana would be closing brick and mortar operations at 3068 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW. Now comes exciting news of their replacement – Each Peach Market:

A community-oriented grocery store showcasing ingredients from local producers and beyond. Coming soon in 2013!

Jeanlouise Conaway and Emily Friedberg, proprietors of Each Peach Market, are working away to get our shop open soon to bring fresh and delicious food to you.

We will be carrying a diverse range of produce, dairy, farm fresh eggs, meat, beer and wine, prepared foods and house-made items, and other inspirational ingredients!

Utopia Nails and Spa Abruptly Closes in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 15, 2013 at 4:30PM

3710 14th St, NW

Utopia Nails and Spa only opened up back in July ’12 (near Red Derby) but for some reason have already closed. Thanks to all who sent emails and tweets.

Lion’s Fine Wine and Spirits Opens on Sundays this Weekend

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2013 at 10:02PM | Updated November 12, 2013 at 12:17PM

Lion’s is located at 3614 Georgia Ave, NW just south of the Petworth metro.

Sarar Clothing Store, Bank Coming to 18th and L Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2013 at 4:30PM

1700 Block of L St, NW

A Sarar clothing store is coming to the former Verizon store space on the 1700 block of L Street, NW. And on the corner in the former Ritz Camera space, I’m told a bank will be taking over that space. This is across the street from the former Borders space which is becoming a Nordstrom Rack soon.

Anyone familiar with Sarar?

18th and L St, NW

Pawn Shop Signage Removed from Space near Red Derby on 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 8, 2013 at 3:15PM

Thanks to all who sent word and Ben for the photo above of 3714 14th Street, NW which last week sprouted a Quick Cash Pawn Shop sign.

Core72, Women’s Activewear Boutique, Opens in Chevy Chase, DC

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 7, 2013 at 4:30PM

5502 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Back in Sept. 2012 we learned that Core 72, Women’s Activewear Boutique, would be opening in the former Full of Beans space (which moved around the corner) in Chevy Chase. They had their grand opening last Saturday. You can see the brands they stock here. The store looks great: