Pepp and Dolores Opens Second Location Nov. 16
The Cincinnati Italian restaurant will open its second location at the District at Deerfield on Monday, November 16, 2026.
Cincinnati Openings and Closings News
Coverage of openings and closings in Cincinnati focuses on new retail locations, business expansions, restaurant launches and store departures. This includes independent shops and larger chains entering or leaving the market.
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November 3, 2026
Gest Street Ramp to Seventh Street to CloseCrews will permanently close the ramp on or after December 1 to make room for the new Brent Spence companion bridge.
October 30, 2026
Safi Wine Bar to Close Doors on Republic StreetThe Over-the-Rhine establishment will officially cease all operations on November 7, 2026.
October 30, 2026
Cincinnati Costume Shop Celebrates 81 YearsCappel's remains a staple in Cincinnati after decades of business.
October 29, 2026
Barnes & Noble to Open Cincinnati Store in April 2027The national retailer is set to open a new location at the Eastgate Pavilion in Clermont County.
October 28, 2026
Ambition Fitness Secures Space in The RidgeThe fitness studio has signed a 10-year lease for a 3,416-square-foot retail site in Cincinnati.
October 27, 2026
Christmas Pop-Up Bars to Open at The BanksTwo holiday-themed bars are set to transform the Cincinnati dining district starting November 19, 2026.
October 26, 2026
Cincinnati Launches Initiative to Promote Worker-Owned BusinessesThe city and Hamilton County are partnering to help small businesses transition to employee ownership as current owners retire.
October 25, 2026
soHza Sister Boutique Opens Permanent Cincinnati StorefrontThe fair-trade retailer is moving into a permanent space after a decade of operating as a pop-up shop.
October 23, 2026
Rhinegeist Brewery to Open 80s-Themed Pizza ParlorThe new 450-square-foot pizzeria will feature nostalgia-inspired decor and menu items.
October 21, 2026
New Nightlife Venue to Open in Cincinnati in 2027The Cincinnati Center City Development Co. will launch a new dance-focused venue at 124 W. Fourth St. in spring 2027.
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Coverage takes in storefront activity, commercial lease transitions, business lifecycle changes and emerging retail developments. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Real estate trends and shifts in consumer habits often dictate which areas experience the most frequent turnover. Frequent updates reflect the constant cycle of new ventures appearing while established locations reach their natural end.