New retailers have begun opening on North Michigan Avenue, including Uniqlo and a Hello Kitty Café. In addition to these openings, at least five more retailers have announced plans to launch locations along the one‑mile stretch.
The wave of openings follows a ten‑year period of store closures, empty storefronts and reduced visitor numbers on the Magnificent Mile. The new businesses are intended to breathe life back into the shopping district after years of low foot traffic.