2014 Business Counter

Over the years many debates have raged on whether or not the neighborhood is moving backward or forward with respect to retail development. While it seems that people have different views on this, we thought it would be a good idea to try to monitor the net amount of businesses that have opened up in the South Loop for the year.

With that said, we have added the 2014 Sloopin business tracker on the right side of our site to monitor the amount of businesses that have either opened up shop or closed down this year. As of now, we know of the following:

UPDATED: 1/10 - 9:36 am

Opened in 2014
  1. Red Pearl Chicago (1933 S. Archer)
  2. Devil Dawgs (767 S. State)
  3. Imazaki Dojo (1720 S. Michigan)
  4. Exit Realty (1400 S. Michigan)
  5. Exact Entertainment (161 W. Harrison)
  6. Bentley's Corner Barkery (150 W. Roosevelt)
  7. McCormick Market (Michigan and Cermak)
  8. Petco (611 W. Roosvelt)
  9. Roots of Integrity Fitness (1550 S. Indiana)
  10. Niu B (888 S. Michigan)
  11. Porkchop Express (555 S. Dearborn)
  12. Dick's Sporting Goods (1100 S. Canal St.)
  13. Noodles & Company (1100 S. Canal St.)
  14. First Draft (649 S. Clark)
  15. Relax Massage (80 E. Cermak)
  16. Potbelly (1100 S. Canal St.)
  17. Men's Wearhouse (1100 S. Canal St.)
  18. Pier 1 Imports (1100 S. Canal St.)
  19. Republic of Couture (150 W. Roosevelt)
  20. Bull Chicks (606 S. Wabash)
  21. Downsize Fitness (633 S. Plymouth Ct)
  22. SXL Nails and Massage (1460 S. Michigan)
  23. Kids & Company (1255 S. State)
  24. Chopsticks Chinese & Sushi (28 E. Roosevelt)
  25. Ameritalia (1303 S. Michigan)
  26. Best Brains (1317 S. State)
  27. T.J.Maxx (Canal and Taylor)
  28. Banana Republic (150 W. Roosevelt)
  29. Nordstrom Rack (Canal and Taylor)
  30. Shred 415 (150 W. Roosevelt)
  31. JTA Schools (80 W. Harrison)
  32. Burlington Coat Factory (Canal and Taylor)
  33. Vice District Brewing (1454 S. Michigan)
  34. Lululemon (150 W. Roosevelt)
  35. Peet's Coffee and Tea (41 East 8th)
  36. Verizon Wireless (Canal and Taylor)
  37. Yoga Six (150 W. Roosevelt)
  38. Mac Kelly's Greens N' Things (1347 S. Michigan)
  39. Northwestern Medical Group - Delano Court (150 W. Roosevelt)
  40. Victoria's Secret & Pink (150 W. Roosevelt)
  41. FruVe xPress Juicery (1130 S. Wabash)
  42. Happy Chinese Kitchen (300 E. Cermak)
  43. The Container Store (150 W. Roosevelt)
  44. Sabon (150 W. Roosevelt)
  45. Rock'N'Nails (Cullerton and Michigan Ave)
  46. Gadget Geeks (620 S. Plymouth)
Closed or Moved Out of the Sloop in 2014
  1. Pockets (555 S. Dearborn)
  2. Kingoberry (555 S. Dearborn)
  3. Victory Barber Salon (1926 S. State)
  4. Bevello (150 W. Roosevelt)
  5. Pita Belly (606 S. Wabash)
  6. STA Travel (525 S. State)
  7. City Tavern (1416 S Michigan)
  8. JTA Schools (1252 S. State)
  9. HomeMade Pizza Co (1347 S. Michigan)
  10. Monkey Bar Gym (2255 S. Michigan)
  11. L'Oreal USA Institute (2101 S. Wabash)
  12. Caribou Coffee (41 E. 8th Street)
  13. ABP Art Supplies, Books and Photography in the City (612 S. Wabash)
  14. Crave Lounge (1250 S. Michigan)
  15. Yang's (28 E. Roosevelt)
  16. Flavor 180 (1511 S. State)
  17. Gymboree Play & Music Center (600 W. Roosevelt)
  18. Put it On (1319 S. Michigan)
  19. Cafe Society (1801 S. Indiana)
  20. Vogue Fabrics (627 W. Roosevelt)
  21. Haus of Reign (1345 S. Michigan)
  22. Flirtatious Lingerie & Clubwear (1317 S. Michigan)
  23. Mobile Station Phone Store (State and Cermak)
  24. Jamaican Jerk Villa (State and Cermak)
  25. Shark's Fish & Chicken (State and Cermak)
  26. Dragon Fire (State and Cermak)
  27. Bacci Pizza Express (Green/Orange CTA Stop at Roosevelt)

Did we miss any? If so please email us. We're going to do our best to monitor this throughout the year, but as always we're going to rely on our loyal Sloopin readers to help us keep track.

Since we're talking lists, here are some other businesses that may or may not open up in 2014:
Motor Row Brewing (formerly Broad Shoulders Brewery 2337 S. Michigan)
• Cheap Trick Chicago (2245 S. Michigan)
• Yard House (150 W. Roosevelt Rd)
• Blackfin American Grille (150 W Roosevelt)
• Villain's (South Loop)
• Pink Olive Wine and Liquor Store (80 E. Cermak)
• Pretty Donkey Coffee (77 E. Cermak)
• Burger Bar (NW corner of Roosevelt & Michigan)
• American Kidz Academy (1006 S. Michigan)
• That's My Bag (150 W. Roosevelt)
British School of Chicago (161 W. 9th Street)
• Spoke & Bird (1801 S. Indiana)
• Aurelio's Pizza (1212 S. Michigan)
Lakeside Bank (14th and S. Michigan)
• Chop (150 W. Roosevelt)
Mirai Sushi (150 W. Roosevelt)
• Enterprise Rent-a-Car (1830 S. Wabash)
 Golfsmith (603 W. Roosevelt)
Fit Results (620 S. Dearborn)
• Au Bon Pain (829 S. Wabash) 
Hand and Stone Massage (1130 S. Michigan) 
Elements Massage (1160 S. Michigan) 
• MAGO Grill & Cantina (150 W. Roosevelt)
• OMG Spa (1620 S. Michigan)

Stay tuned!

For a look back here is our final tally for 2012 (+25 new businesses) and our finally tally for 2013 (+41 new businesses)!

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