News Summary
ALO Yoga is launching its first retail store at the Hudson’s Detroit development, with a grand opening celebration starting on August 22. The store will offer nearly 5,000 square feet of athletic apparel and various activations over the opening weekend. This new location signifies a notable addition to Detroit’s retail landscape, complementing the ongoing redevelopment of the Hudson’s site, which includes office spaces, a hotel, and residential units.
Detroit – ALO Yoga is set to become the first retail tenant at the Hudson’s Detroit development, with its grand opening celebration commencing this weekend, starting Friday, August 22. The new store, located at 1272 Woodward Avenue, spans nearly 5,000 square feet, marking a significant addition to the retail scene in downtown Detroit.
The early access VIP shopping event is scheduled for Thursday, allowing exclusive previews of the offerings from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Following the grand opening, ALO Yoga will begin regular business hours on August 25, operating Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Throughout the weekend, customers can participate in various “activations” at the store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ALO Yoga is an athletic apparel brand based in Beverly Hills, California, founded in 2007. Its name reflects the elements of “air,” “land,” and “ocean,” embodying a commitment to wellness, community, and human connection. These values align with the vibrant energy currently present in Detroit, according to senior executives at Bedrock, the real estate firm overseeing the Hudson’s project.
Details of the Hudson’s Development
The Hudson’s Detroit development is recognized as the largest ground-up construction project in the city in the past 50 years. It features a comprehensive design that includes a 12-story office and event space building along with a striking 49-story skyscraper. The skyscraper is set to house the Detroit Edition hotel, which will be downtown Detroit’s first 5-star hotel, offering over 200 luxury accommodations. In addition, the Residences at the Detroit Edition will provide nearly 100 residential units, contributing to the urban living options in the area.
General Motors will establish its global headquarters at the Hudson’s site, which indicates the site’s importance in Detroit’s economic landscape. Other notable office tenants in the development include Ven Johnson Law and Accenture. Looking ahead, ALO Yoga will be joined by other retail names, including Tecovas, a Western wear brand, expected to open in the coming months.
Significant Project Insights
The Department at Hudson’s, a 56,000 square-foot event venue, is already operational, contributing to the project’s appeal as a social and business hub. Construction for the Hudson’s Detroit project began in late 2017 on the historic site of the former J.L. Hudson’s department store, which was demolished in 1998.
Initially, the tallest building within the project was planned to exceed the current second-tallest building in Michigan, the Renaissance Center, which stands at 727 feet. However, the skyscraper now reaches a final height of 681 feet. The project has significantly benefitted from financial support, receiving over $60 million in tax incentives in 2022 and being part of developments awarded $618.1 million in Transformational Brownfield Program funding.
ALO Yoga’s strategic location places it just south of Lululemon Athletica, a competitor based in Vancouver, potentially benefiting from the increased foot traffic in the area. As the Hudson’s Detroit development continues to evolve, it is poised to make a noticeable impact on the retail and cultural landscape of Detroit.
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Additional Resources
- Crain’s Detroit: ALO Yoga Opens Downtown Detroit Location This Week
- Wikipedia: Detroit
- Metro Times: ALO Yoga Announced as First Retail Tenant of Hudson’s Detroit Tower
- Google Search: Hudson’s Detroit Development
- Detroit Free Press: ALO Retailer Store Location at Hudson’s Site
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Detroit
- RLI: ALO Yoga to Open at Detroit Development
- Google Scholar: ALO Yoga Business Model
- WXYZ: ALO Will Be The First Retail Store Inside The Hudson’s Detroit Building
- Google News: HUDSON’S
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