Philosophia Opens Second Charleston Location
The Greek restaurant has opened a new site in the Point Hope neighborhood off Clements Ferry Road.
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Charleston Openings and Closings News
Coverage of openings and closings in Charleston focuses on the arrival of new storefronts and the shuttering of established businesses. This includes retail, service providers, restaurants and professional centers.
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November 6, 2026
Dillard's Closes West Ashley Store at Citadel MallThe department store's Citadel Mall location is closing as the mall's space is converted to a medical hub.
November 2, 2026
West Ashley to Add Retail, Dining and Golf SitesSeveral new businesses are planned along West Ashley Circle and Bees Ferry Road in Charleston, with openings slated to begin next year.
October 31, 2026
Gwynn's on King Opens New Charleston Retail StoreThe historic department store expands with a new three-story location on King Street.
October 28, 2026
Deanna's Wine Bar to Open in West Ashley by 2026Owners Bert Sheffield and Douglas Hickerson are converting a former 7-Eleven into a new pig-to-table wine establishment.
October 23, 2026
Caviar & Bananas Opens New James Island LocationThe gourmet market and café officially opened its third Charleston-area storefront on Maybank Highway.
October 23, 2026
Luma Cafe to Open in Charleston This NovemberThe new cafe and bakery concept will debut at 128 Columbus St. in early November 2026.
October 21, 2026
Johns Island Restaurant The Heyday to CloseThe local dining establishment will serve its final meals on October 25, 2026.
October 20, 2026
Point Hope Opens New Waterline Park in CharlestonThe five-mile stormwater pond project along Clements Ferry Road is now open to the public.
October 20, 2026
Point Hope Continues Residential and Commercial GrowthNew businesses and housing projects move forward as development expands on the Cainhoy peninsula.
October 16, 2026
Sunrise Bistro Expands Into Former Cookie Cafe SpaceThe restaurant chain is taking over the lease of a West Ashley bakery to open a new location.
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Coverage takes in storefront launches, permanent business closures, permit filings and the repurposing of commercial space. Reporting runs across the city and the communities around it. Changing lease terms and the shift toward online services influence which storefronts remain viable in the city center. Longstanding local institutions and modern chains often face different economic pressures when deciding to exit or expand.