St. Cloud Businesses Expanded Downtown Retail Space
O'Brien's Dry Goods and Metz & Co. grew their operations and added new services on St. Germain Street.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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O'Brien's Dry Goods and Metz & Co. expanded their retail footprints and inventory in downtown St. Cloud throughout 2026. These local businesses have focused on offering a physical space for area vendors and collectors.
Why it matters
The owner expanded these operations to provide more reasons for visitors to explore the downtown St. Cloud district. By integrating vintage items like clothing and records, the businesses aim to support local vendors and increase community foot traffic.
The downtown shops currently support six employees and host approximately 40 vendors. Both O'Brien's Dry Goods at 611 W. St. Germain St. and Metz & Co. at 623 W. St. Germain St. received a City of St. Cloud Heritage Preservation Award in 2026.
The players
O'Brien's Dry Goods
This is a retail business located on St. Germain Street that specializes in vintage inventory.
Metz & Co.
This retail store operates on St. Germain Street and recently expanded its floor space.
Grey Cannon Guest House
This lodging establishment operates on the upper level of the O'Brien's Dry Goods building.
City of St. Cloud
This municipal authority manages local zoning, historic preservation awards, and urban planning.
The details
The expansion included the addition of a second floor to the Metz & Co. building, while the Grey Cannon Guest House opened above O'Brien's Dry Goods. The stores emphasize a rotating inventory of vintage goods, including records and arcade games.
Timeline
O'Brien's Dry Goods opened in April 2025.
Metz & Co. opened in November 2025.
The Grey Cannon Guest House opened in June 2026.
Metz & Co. expanded into the second floor in 2026.
Market Landscape
The downtown St. Cloud expansions follow a pattern of commercial revitalization promoted by programs like the Main Street America initiative. These efforts reflect a broader trend of small businesses consolidating downtown presence to compete with regional big-box retail.
Local shoppers can access a wider variety of vintage goods and clothing across two expanded downtown locations. Residents and visitors may also utilize the new lodging options available at the Grey Cannon Guest House.
The takeaway
Supporting local downtown businesses helps maintain historic commercial districts while providing unique shopping experiences. Residents looking to support the economy can explore the rotating vintage inventory currently available at these St. Germain Street locations.
Further reading
For more updates on commercial shifts in the region, check the Saint Cloud Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by St. Cloud Times.
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