Comings & Goings: Nordstrom, Flirty Girl and More

Local Nordstrom lovers, rejoice.

The store's off-price retail division, Nordstrom Rack, is opening its third Chicago location here in Lincoln Park, the company announced this past week. The 40,000-square-foot, two-level building is scheduled to open in the spring of 2014, according to a news release from Nordstrom Inc.

The store will be located across the street from Whole Foods along the North Avenue corridor at a new retail development called Collection Anex. The strip will be anchored by Banana Republic, J. Crew and Victoria's Secret.

Generally, merchandise at Nordstrom Rack stores is between 50 and 60 percent off original Nordstrom store prices. 

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The new Lincoln Park Rack will be the retailer's third off-price location in Chicago, located just a few miles from the Chicago Avenue and State Street stores. 

"We're fortunate to have the opportunity to bring another Nordstrom Rack to downtown Chicago and hope this new store will make it more convenient for our Lincoln Park customers to shop both our full-line and Rack locations," Geevy Thomas, president of Nordstrom Rack, said in the news release.

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Get Flirty With Your Fitness

West Loop-based fitness studio, Flirty Girl Fitness has opened a second location at 2215 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park, where more than 100 instructor-led classes are being offered each week. Though the fitness facility, which specializes in classes like pole dancing and "sexy hip hop," officially opened in September, its grand opening is scheduled for Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. Tour the facility then and enjoy light refreshments. 

Red Mango Going Strong

In case you didn't catch our latest frozen yogurt-related update, Red Mango is in full swing at 844 W. Armitage Ave. The shop opened its doors Sept. 16 but had a grand opening Sept. 28, at which more than 700 cups of free frozen yogurt were handed out. Visit the store for seasonal favorites, including a new pumpkin blend.

Give a Warm Welcome to Inner Compass Acupuncture  

Inner Compass Acupuncture and Integrative Health at 561 W. Diversey Pkwy may have opened in May, but the facility is hosting a formal ribbon cutting this month. Stop by Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. to learn more about what the health center has to offer.

Oh Olive! Adds Local Flavor

Whether you're looking for tea, or the perfect addition to tonight's homemade chicken entree, Oh Olive! is the place to be. The store—it's the fourth in Illinois—opened in late June at 904 W. Armitage Ave. It carries more than 36 exotic teas, 20 different balsamic vinaigrettes including dark chocolate and cranberry pear, and tons of the freshest fused olive oil around. Sample oil flavors like basil, chipotle or blood orange. Every purchase earns you a new recipe to try at home. On the first of November, pop in at 5 p.m. for grand opening festivities. All are welcome.

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