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Dicks Sporting Goods, called “Retail’s rising star” by this article in Fortune Magazine, is filling the former Joe’s Sporting Goods location at the Landing. Dick’s Sporting Goods is one of six new businesses opening soon at the Landing. (Photo link from Fortune Magazine)
The Landing has formally announced that we will see six great new businesses coming to Renton in the months ahead. Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshall’s, Eyes on the Landing, Creative Mom Toys, Mucho Burrito, and Fresh Way Pizza will be added to the Landing’s already great lineup of restaurants, retailers, and entertainment. (Prior to this announcement, I think only “Eyes on the Landing” had been officially disclosed to the Renton public.)
This large group of new retailers and restaurants is another great step forward for Renton and the Landing.
Be sure to watch for their openings, and welcome them all to Renton. In addition to offering Rentonites additional attractive and convenient shopping and dining options, all of these businesses contribute financially to the operation of our city. We’re very fortunate to see so many new businesses in the depths of this recession, so let’s make sure we get them all off to a great start! Shop locally to save gas and keep your tax dollars in town.
Bucking the Economy, The Landing in Renton Announces Six New Retailers
Four new retailers and two new restaurants join the mix, bringing total dining options to eleven
RENTON, Wash. – September 20, 2010 – Despite the current economic trends, The Landing in Renton has continued to see sales and leasing success. Many retailers and restaurants at The Landing have experienced double digit sales growth every month in 2010 over 2009 giving confidence to new retailers to move to the South Sound’s most dynamic new shopping and dining destination.
Continuing to build upon the successful mix of small, creative boutiques, bustling, brand-name shops, cozy cafés, restaurants, salons and spas that currently call the urban village home, The Landing in Renton is pleased to announce that starting as soon as next month, six new shopping and dining options will be joining the family-friendly pedestrian center. From national names including Dick’s Sporting Goods and Marshall’s; to local brands Eyes on The Landing and Creative Mom Toys; to two restaurants Mucho Burrito and Fresh Way Pizza, The Landing continues to provide variety and convenience to the Renton community.
National Brand Names See Big Opportunity at The Landing
Opening Spring 2011
In addition to the new restaurants and the great services and entertainment options already open, The Landing will now be home to some of the nation’s top retailers, including Dick’s Sporting Goods and Marshalls.
A leader in specialty sports and fitness products, Dick’s Sporting Goods will continue to provide dedicated service to Renton’s athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. Planned to open in the former Joe’s location at The Landing, Dick’s will offer the finest quality products at competitive prices.
Marshalls will offer fashionable, high-quality “designer” items at prices 20 to 60 percent less than those of the department stores. Slated to open near Ross’s current location, Marshalls is among the U.S.’s top family apparel and home fashion retailers.
“Bringing big names that offer great products and prices to the mix of restaurants, retailers, entertainment and services already at The Landing continues to build upon the wide selection of shopping choices at The Landing,” said Baker. “We are proud to offer all of these tenants in one place.”
Opening October 2010
“Look” no further – starting October 18, Renton-area residents looking to update their spec style will have a new optometrist and retail storefront. Co-owned by Evie Lawson, a licensed doctor of osteopathy (OD) and Donna Jones, Eyes on The Landing will be the community’s premier upscale optometrist and retail shop featuring an inventory of couture brands such as FaceaFace, Prodesign Denmark, Lafront, Persol and Ic! Berlin.
Opening Spring 2011
Creative Mom Toys will offer educational products, books, costumes and more for children of all ages. Currently an online-only business, The Landing will be Creative Mom Toys’ first brick and mortar storefront.
Two New Restaurants Opening this Spring, including Take-and-Bake Pizza & Fresh-Mex
Opening November 2010
A local company, Voted Redmond’s Best Pizza in 2009, Fresh Way Pizza sells made-to-order slices for in-store dining and pies to take home and bake. Fresh Way offers a large assortment of fresh, healthy, high quality ingredients, delivery and hot slices ready in less than 2 minutes.
Opening Spring 2011
Entering the United States from Canada, Mucho Burrito is a gourmet made-to-order quick-serve Mexican restaurant including a variety of products from hand-rolled burritos to tacos and quesadillas.
Great news! I’m excited about this “Mucho Burrito” place. And I really have a lot of respect for the owners of Creative Moms’ Toys deciding to take the plunge into traditional retail sales. Lease rates must be pretty darn favorable right now.
The lack of a food market — any sort of food market — continues to be a glaring omission at The Landing. I totally understand why such stores haven’t yet arrived, but once they do, The Landing will finally be a one-stop shopping experience.
Dicks is the best sporting good store. I used to visit them when I lived in upstate NY. That’s great news.
any words on Trader Joe?
-H
Glad to have Dicks at the Landing – they’ll give REI some competition.
Great news – the more the better. How about an Arby’s? What happened to Daphne Greek Cafe? We do need a grocery store. Maybe move the Farmer’s Market to The Landing?