Popular outdoor retailer Orvis plans to close its only Chicago storefront located on the Magnificent Mile, according to Crain's.
The store, at 142 E. Ontario St., will close its doors July 24. Orvis currently has signs outside of the location advertising a "store closing sale."
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“Due to the changing retail landscape on the Magnificent Mile, Orvis has made the difficult decision to close our Chicago location,” Orvis told Crain's in a statement. “We are grateful for the support of our associates, customers and the local community over the years.”
Emails sent to Orvis from NBC Chicago were not immediately returned, and some were rejected.
The decision comes as the iconic Chicago shopping strip has seen several stores come and go since the pandemic. While many have left, other new storefronts have popped up and sparked lines down the block.
One of the newest additions to the Mag Mile was the Harry Potter Shop, which opened its doors April 10.
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According to the CoStar Group, Orvis has been in the space for over 20 years. There are no other locations in the city itself, but there is one in north suburban Wilmette.
The property is owned by the American Osteopathic Association.
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