Alon's Dunwoody Location Opening Soon, Finally

Alon’s Bakery and Market, a Morningside institution, will be opening their second location in Dunwoody in Sembler’s Park Place development. Located across from Perimeter Mall in a space formerly occupied by Eatzi’s, the store is said to be larger in size than the original and will carry additional cooking / kitchen items. After numerous delays, the store is set to open in early to mid February. Repeat Atlanta!

Pottery Barn / Pottery Barn Kids To Move and Expand At Lenox

Rumor has it Pottery Barn, currently located above American Eagle and across from Bloomingdale's on the 2nd floor of Lenox Square is on the move. Their new space, still in the mall will make it their largest store on the east coast, and possibly the entire chain. Taking multiple vacant spaces (Including the closed Storehouse and relocated BCBG Maxazria) between Banana Republic and Aldo, on the first level. If all goes as planned, the Pottery Barn Kids, currently located down the hall from the current Pottery Barn will take its space on their move downstairs. Expect an official announcement within the next couple of months. Repeat Atlanta!

Confirmed 2/7/08

Blue Genes Outlet - Now Open

Blue Genes has launched the Blue Genes Outlet. Located next door to the Blue Genes men’s store in the former kids space, the outlet is replacing the hugely popular and often chaotic yearly tent sale. Sale and clearance merchandise from men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories are priced at up to 80% off! Repeat Atlanta!

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The AIR JORDAN XX3 @ Walter's

Walter's, located on Marietta St. in downtown Atlanta had people lined up days in advance in anticipation oh Nike's "AIR JORDAN XX3". The 23rd edition of the shoe to have been released since its launch back in 1985, the shoe was produced in very limited quantities. 529, 23 to pairs to 23 lucky stores in the U.S. and the same number to the rest of the world. Walter's and a store in Miami were the only two stores lucky enough to carry the shoe for the few seconds that it lasted in inventory. Prices for desirable sizes such as 10.5 and 11 had reached $2,000 on eBay as of 10:30 this morning, not bad for a $230 investment. Repeat Atlanta!

Oscar de la Renta Plans Buckhead Boutique

Ben Carter’s “The Streets of Buckhead” announced this week they have added a boutique of celebrity designer Oscar de la Renta to its growing luxury lineup. The store, set to open in the Fall of 2009 will occupy two levels, in 2,850 sq. ft., near the intersection of Bolling Way and Buckhead Avenue. Repeat Atlanta!

Kohl's To Open At Northlake Mall

Kohl's department store, usually found in suburban shopping centers will be opening their first Atlanta area mall location at Northlake later this year. Taking the 100,000 sq. ft., 2-level space left vacant after Belk's purchase of Parisian and closure of its Northlake location months ago. Look for Kohl's to open late in the first quarter of 2008. Repeat Atlanta!

Sembler's "Town Briarcliff" Forced To Downsize

Once envisioned as more than one billion square feet of retail, restaurants and residential living, Sembler's planned "Town Briarcliff" development has been forced to downsize its plans after the DeKalb county school board decided not sell its land ( currently occupied by Kittredge Magnet, Open Campus/Jim Cherry Center and Adams Stadium). Under increased pressure from community activists and groups such as "Stand Up DeKalb", the board had no choice but to deny Sembler's offer of buying the school's property. The project is still going to be constructed, just a far smaller version. With Target across the street and both Publix and Kroger down the street, its safe to say these Sembler usuals will not be a part of this development. Repeat Atlanta!