Here are some key retail and business openings and closings for the ӣƵ area in April.
Openings
Associated Bank, 10044 West Florissant Avenue, ӣƵ, MO 63136
This branch marks Wisconsin-based Associated Bank’s first Missouri location. It is located at Dellwood Crossing Shopping Center.
AVA Garden Bar and Crown Hall, Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Avenue, ӣƵ, MO 63102
Two new concepts opened this month at Ballpark Village. AVA Garden Bar is an outdoor patio with cocktails, wine and Asian-inspired small plates. Crown Hall is a Southern-style neighborhood bar with live bands and regional DJs.
Brasilia Cafe and Market, 3212 South Grand Boulevard, ӣƵ, MO 63118
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Brasilia has expanded with a new grab-and-go market next to its restaurant.
Doozle’s Den, 5101 Hampton Avenue, ӣƵ, MO 63109
Doozle’s Den is a private play and agility space for dogs. The 1,600-square-foot space can be rented for 30, 40 or 60 minutes.
Fields and Fern, 5844 Macklind Avenue, ӣƵ, MO 63109
This florist opened a new studio in the Macklind Business District.
Five Below, 3405 Nameoki Road, Granite City, IL 62040
Five Below sells trendy snacks, beauty products, technology accessories, decor, clothing and more. Most items range in price from $1 to $5.
Salt + Smoke, 4130 Rusty Road, ӣƵ, MO 63128
Salt + Smoke now has six locations. The acclaimed barbecue chain also offers a large bourbon and beer selection.
Sav-On Liquor & Wine, 17397 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005
This family-owned store sells a variety of wines, beers and spirits. Another Sav-On location opened last year in Twin Oaks.
Suites at Tiffany Ink, 5036 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Suites available to licensed health and beauty professionals are open.
The Wedge Innovation Center, 620 East Broadway, Alton, IL 62002
This coworking space is a 55,000-square-foot research lab and think tank. It’s a $33 million investment headed by AltonWorks and Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.
Closings
DGX, 45 North Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105
Dollar General said it plans to close 96 stores this quarter based on store performance, expected future performance and operating conditions.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, 8073 Watson Road, Webster Groves, MO 63119
This casual taco chain temporarily closed its Webster Groves location.
Gourmet to Go, 9828 Clayton Road, ӣƵ, MO 63124
This local caterer closed its both its sandwich counter and corporate catering business this month, citing the “long-range impact of COVID on the retail business and the work-from-home impact on lunch orders.”
John Viviano & Sons Grocers, 5139 Shaw Avenue, ӣƵ, MO 63110
A beloved Italian market, John Viviano & Sons Grocers closed amid rising costs and competition after 75 years of business.
Popshelf, 6101 North Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Popshelf is a banner under Dollar General. The company recently said it plans to close 45 Popshelf stores, or about 20% of the brand’s footprint.
Rouge Bistro, 3037 Olive Street, ӣƵ, MO 63103
After opening a year ago in the Midtown neighborhood, Rouge Bistro had its last day of operation on March 29.
Walgreens, multiple locations
The Walgreens at 12400 Old Halls Ferry Road in Black Jack and at 2310 McCausland Avenue in Ellendale closed permanently closed in April. A company spokesperson said that “increased regulatory and reimbursement pressures are weighing on our ability to cover the costs associated with rent, staffing and supply needs.”
If you know of business openings or closings, please email Post-Dispatch retail reporter Hannah Wyman at hwyman@post-dispatch.com.
Post-Dispatch photographers capture hundreds of images each week; here's a glimpse at the week of April 20, 2025. Video edited by Jenna Jones.
