Retail Revival at Union Station DC Spurs Battle Over Mall Rights (1)

July 9, 2024, 9:14 PM UTC

Two years after Starbucks closed its doors at Union Station in Washington, DC, citing concerns about public safety, the company is plotting its return to the city’s transit hub.

Starbucks expects to begin building out its store there this month, according to Rexmark, the New York–based real estate investment manager and current retail landlord for the site. A spokesperson for Starbucks confirmed the store is aiming for a September opening. Rexmark is citing the return of the coffee giant and others as evidence of a change of fortunes since the company took over retail at Union Station two years ago.

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