Cana Café to Open in Old Town
The café plans a December 2026 opening at the former longtime Starbucks site at King and S. Union Streets.
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Alexandria Openings and Closings News
Openings and closings in Alexandria run on new business launches, storefront activity and commercial closures, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on retail developments and the evolution of the city's commercial space.
Recent news
October 30, 2026
Barnes & Noble to Open Alexandria Store November 4The new bookstore will debut at the Shoppes at Foxchase in the city's West End.
October 26, 2026
Alexandria Closes Holland Lane Lanes for Tree PlantingSouthbound lanes on Holland Lane are closing on weekdays for four days to allow for median tree excavations.
October 21, 2026
Ted's Bulletin to Open in Alexandria by November 2026The restaurant chain is building its ninth location in the city's Carlyle neighborhood.
October 20, 2026
Alexandria DASH Proposes Bus Service ReductionsThe DASH bus system plans route changes to address budget shortfalls and save more than $1.9 million.
October 16, 2026
Alexandria DASH Board Pre-Authorizes Bus Service CutsThe transit agency faces a budget shortfall following an error in the system’s data tracking software.
October 15, 2026
Alexandria to Move City Offices to New ComplexThe city will relocate administrative, police, and community services to a new building on Constable Drive later this month.
October 14, 2026
Twosome Place Will Open First US Cafe in Old TownThe South Korean coffee chain is launching its debut American location at 404 King Street on October 17.
October 8, 2026
Former SEC Examiner Has Sought New Home for Chess CenterThe MVP Chess Center is looking to move from its current co-working space into a dedicated retail location in Alexandria.
October 7, 2026
Sands Investment Group Opened Alexandria OfficeThe brokerage firm expanded its Mid-Atlantic operations by launching a new office at 215 S. Payne St.
October 1, 2026
Body Imperium Has Rebranded as Imperium StrengthThe fitness studio has shifted its focus to strength training at its Alexandria location.
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Day to day, that means tracking new retail storefronts, restaurant launches, branch expansions and established business closures. Coverage stretches across the city and the communities around it. Commercial real estate trends and zoning shifts often dictate where new operations appear and why others cease activity. Leasing cycles and shifting consumer demand represent the most consistent drivers behind the changing business landscape.