Joe Edwards Sells Moonrise Hotel in Delmar Loop
Entrepreneur Joe Edwards has sold the Moonrise Hotel, a Delmar Loop landmark, as he works to downsize his business portfolio.
St. Louis Openings and Closings News
Across St. Louis, coverage here takes in new retail and commercial locations, store shutterings, branch launches and brand exits. The page tracks the movement of businesses across the city's commercial and neighborhood hubs.
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October 30, 2026
Corey James Opens Dorsa Market in St. LouisThe new market at 1007 Washington Avenue serves downtown residents and visitors near the convention center.
October 29, 2026
St. Louis Store Closes After Bear Mace AttackAn argument at Johnnie Brock’s Warehouse ended when a suspect sprayed three people with bear mace on Monday.
October 28, 2026
The Sports Bra to Open in St. Louis on November 13The women's sports bar franchise will debut a new 2,950-square-foot location in the Maplewood neighborhood.
October 28, 2026
Dumpling Plus to Open Second Location in The GroveThe restaurant is scheduled to expand its St. Louis presence into the former Chao Baan space by late November 2026.
October 28, 2026
Café Paradise Opens in Lindenwood ParkThe new café occupies space shared with The Tree Frog music venue at 3221 Ivanhoe.
October 23, 2026
Botanical Heights Dog Park to Close in OctoberThe K9 Garden in St. Louis will officially shut down its operations on October 31, 2026.
October 21, 2026
Ben Poremba to Open Esca Vino Spuntino in NovemberThe new wine bar and retail shop will open at 5090 Delmar in the first week of November 2026.
October 15, 2026
Students Assume Control of Campus CreameryThree students purchased and reopened the St. Louis shop in early 2026.
October 14, 2026
Bilingual Bookstore Launched in St. LouisThe Public Intellectual held its first pop-up event in August 2026 to serve the local Spanish-speaking community.
October 10, 2026
St. Louis Boo Cat Club Will Reopen October 23The 119-year-old venue will host a grand reopening following 17 months of repairs after a major tornado.
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This section follows new construction and leasing activity, the closure of established storefronts, shifting tenant rosters and the repurposing of commercial property. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Vacancy rates and the cost of building improvements dictate the pace of new activity in the downtown core. Changes to foot traffic patterns and the rise of service-based businesses continue to reshape which storefronts thrive.