People’s store. Well, you can see the sign hanging on the window here. She says the closure of March 2025. The banana republic is another great retailer saying goodbye to Shadyside, but the room of trade here says it is not something to worry about. Three decades of the Republic of Banana on Walnut Street is coming to an end. Shadyside has always been a next part of Pittsburgh, so I was surprised to be closing. I have actually heard rumors about it for a few years now. You know, the issue is probably more of a national issue with GAP and Banana Republic than a matter on Walnut Street. The signs were posted on the store window announcing a March 2025 closure. The future removal of the Banana Republic from Shadyside follows other recent closures such as GAP, Athleta, Pepper Boutique and Footloose. But John Henney, co-chair of the Chamber of Commerce Shadyside, says the changes are not the cause of concern. We invested a lot on Walnut Street. I am a great believer if I were to put my business again in Pittsburgh, this is exactly where I would put it. We will see some exciting things coming together. The Henney Jewelers owner says Apple’s plans to move from his current Walnut Street location in a nearby space, more than double the size. As for John Williams, within Pennsylvania’s books, he is optimistic about the presence of small business in Shadysides. I have managed the store for two years now, and while the banana republic is probably going away now, you also see businesses like the Shack Heat that pave the way, you know, for really positive ratings, much more a youthful energy emanating on the road. Henney says he heard from a real estate mediator. There are some exciting supplements that may come on Walnut Street, but he said it is too soon to say exactly what they are. new
Optimistic Shadyside Businesses for Walnut Street’s future despite the future closure of the Banana Republic
The three -decade occupation of the Republic of Banana in Shadyside is coming to an end. “Shadyside has always been a next part of Pittsburgh, so I was surprised to be closing,” said Shadyside Bob Beasley.signs posted in the store window at 5542 Walnut St. discovered a closure of March 2025. The future departure of the Banana Republic from Shadyside follows other recent closures such as GAP, Athleta, Eb Pepper and Footloose. However, John Henne, co-chair of the Chamber of Commerce Shadyside, said the changes are not a cause for concern. “We invested a lot on Walnut Street,” said Henne, who also owns Henne Jewelers in Walnut. “I am a great believer, if I were to put my business again in Pittsburgh, this is exactly where I would put it. We will see some exciting things coming together.” Henne said it includes Apple’s plan to move from its current Walnut Street location to a nearby space that is more than double the size. The closure of the Banana Republic did not come as a surprise to Henne. “I have actually heard rumors about it for a few years now. The matter is probably more of a national issue with GAP and the Banana Republic than a matter on Walnut road,” he told the Pittsburgh’s Action 4 action. As for John Williams, the shop manager in Pennsilvania’s Library, he is optimistic about the presence of small business in Shady. “I’ve managed this store for two years now, and while the banana republic is probably leaving, you also see businesses like Heat Check paving the way for real, very positive ratings,” Williams said. “Much more a youthful energy that emanates on the road.” Pittsburgh 4 action news reached GAP Inc., the parent company of the Republic of Banana, for a comment, but we have not heard again.
The three -decade occupation of the Republic of Banana in Shadyside is coming to an end.
“Shadyside has always been a next part of Pittsburgh, so I was surprised to be closing,” said Shadyside Bob Beasley.
Signs posted on the store window in 5542 Walnut St. discovered a March 2025 closure. The future departure of the Banana Republic from Shadyside follows other recent closures such as GAP, Athleta, Eb Pepper and Footloose.
However, John Henne, co-chair of the Chamber of Commerce Shadyside, said the changes are not a cause for concern.
“We invested a lot on Walnut Street,” said Henne, who also owns Henne Jewelers in Walnut. “I am a great believer, if I were to put my business again in Pittsburgh, this is exactly where I would put it. We will see some exciting things coming together.”
Henne said it includes Apple’s plan to move from its current Walnut Street location to a nearby space that is more than double the size.
The closure of the Banana Republic did not come as a surprise to Henne.
“I have actually heard rumors about it for a few years now. The matter is probably more of a national issue with GAP and Banana Republika than a matter on Walnut road,” he told the Pittsburgh’s Action News 4.
Henne hinted at some exciting additions potentially coming to Walnut Street, but he said it was too soon to say exactly what they are.
As for John Williams, the shop manager in Pennsylvania’s books, he is optimistic about the presence of small business in Shadyside.
“I’ve managed this store for two years now, and while the banana republic is probably leaving, you also see businesses like Heat Check paving the way for real, very positive ratings,” Williams said. “Much more a youthful energy that emanates on the road.”
Pittsburgh 4 action news reached GAP In., Banana Republic Mother Company, for a comment, but we have not heard again.