Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
The area's second Sonic opens in the Hudson River Commons on Hoosick Street Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017 in Troy, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
The area's second Sonic opens in the Hudson River Commons on Hoosick Street Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017 in Troy, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
Sonic franchisee Gene Nachamkin sets out some of his lemonade products at the kick off of the "Lemonade for Livy" fund drive to benefit the local epilepsy foundation Friday June 30, 2017 in Latham, N.Y. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
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Sonic franchisee Gene Nachamkin sets out some of his lemonade products at the kick off of the "Lemonade for Livy" fund drive to benefit the local epilepsy foundation Friday June 30, 2017 in Latham, N.Y. (Skip
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Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN, Albany Times Union
Sonic franchisee Gene Nachamkin sets out some of his lemonade products at the kick off of the "Lemonade for Livy" fund drive to benefit the local epilepsy foundation Friday June 30, 2017 in Latham, N.Y. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)
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Sonic franchisee Gene Nachamkin sets out some of his lemonade products at the kick off of the "Lemonade for Livy" fund drive to benefit the local epilepsy foundation Friday June 30, 2017 in Latham, N.Y. (Skip
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Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN, Albany Times Union
Busy kitchen workers as the area's second Sonic opens in the Hudson River Commons on Hoosick Street Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017 in Troy, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Busy kitchen workers as the area's second Sonic opens in the Hudson River Commons on Hoosick Street Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017 in Troy, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
The area's second Sonic opens in the Hudson River Commons on Hoosick Street Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017 in Troy, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
The area's second Sonic opens in the Hudson River Commons on Hoosick Street Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017 in Troy, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
A soon-to-be open Sonic restaurant is seen in the parking lot of the Troy Plaza on Hoosick Street on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
A soon-to-be open Sonic restaurant is seen in the parking lot of the Troy Plaza on Hoosick Street on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 in Troy, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Liquidation sales have begun at Toys R Us, which is in bankruptcy proceedings. Keep clicking for more stores that have opened closed or are coming soon.
Liquidation sales have begun at Toys R Us, which is in bankruptcy proceedings. Keep clicking for more stores that have opened closed or are coming soon.
Photo: LM Otero, AP
Short and Stout Tea Shop on Western Avenue in Guilderland opened its second location at Crossgates Mall in March.
Short and Stout Tea Shop on Western Avenue in Guilderland opened its second location at Crossgates Mall in March.
Photo: Colleen Ingerto / Times Union)
Price Chopper/Market32 will stop honoring competitors' coupons after April 22.
Price Chopper/Market32
will stop honoring competitors' coupons after April 22.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Best Buy announced March 2018 it would be closing all of its mobile stores, including the store at Crossgates Mall.
Best Buy announced March 2018 it would be closing all of its mobile stores, including the store at Crossgates Mall.
Photo: Julysa Sosa, San Antonio Express-News
Coulson's News, a historic downtown Albany store for over a century, is under new ownership. Read more.
Coulson's News, a historic downtown Albany store for over a century, is under new ownership. Read more.
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI
HomeGoods opened in North Greenbush in Van Rensselaer Square on March 25, 2018.
HomeGoods opened in North Greenbush in Van Rensselaer Square on March 25, 2018.
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI
Vera Bradley opened a store at The Outlets at Lake George Route 9 in Queensbury in March 2018.
Vera Bradley opened a store at The Outlets at Lake George Route 9 in Queensbury in March 2018.
Photo: (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net)
Boho Chic Boutique is moving from Waterford in March and hopes to open in late April in Ballston Spa.
Boho Chic Boutique is moving from Waterford in March and hopes to open in late April in Ballston Spa.
Photo: Facebook.com/bohochicny
H&M opened its latest Capital Region store in Colonie Center in February 2018.
H&M opened its latest Capital Region store in Colonie Center in February 2018.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
Many
Rite Aid stores in the Capital Region have already transitioned or will soon make the switch to Walgreens stores as a $4.4 billion deal between the two companies nears completion.
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Many
Rite Aid stores in the Capital Region have already transitioned or will soon make the switch to Walgreens stores as a $4.4 billion deal between the two companies nears completion.
Learn more.
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI
Hannaford announced in January it was expanding its rewards app to all 181 stores across the Northeast. The app allows shoppers to earn. a 2 percent reward on every store-brand item they buy, including fresh meat, seafood, deli items and packaged products.
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Hannaford announced in January it was expanding its rewards app to all 181 stores across the Northeast. The app allows shoppers to earn. a 2 percent reward on every store-brand item they buy, including fresh
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The Shoppe left its site at the corner of Broadway and Third Street after five years in Troy. Marcus Blaque, a boutique selling men's and women's clothing, plans to open in May in that space.
The Shoppe
left its site at the corner of Broadway and Third Street after five years in Troy. Marcus Blaque, a boutique selling men's and women's clothing, plans to open in May in that space.
Photo: Google Maps
Brewtus Roasting is building a roastery and tasting room on Hallwood Road in Delmar. Learn more.
Brewtus Roasting is building a roastery and tasting room on Hallwood Road in Delmar. Learn more.
Photo: Brewtus Roasting
A Skechers factory outlet store opened in February 2018 at The Shoppes at Latham Circle.
A Skechers factory outlet store opened in February 2018 at The Shoppes at Latham Circle.
Photo: Skechers.com
Bon-Ton announced in January it would be closing its store at Aviation Mall in Queensbury.
Bon-Ton announced in January it would be closing its store at Aviation Mall in Queensbury.
Photo: Jack Hanrahan
A new building under construction in Fresh Market Commons in Latham is slated to house several "boutique-style" businesses.
A new building under construction in Fresh Market Commons in Latham is slated to house several "boutique-style" businesses.
Photo: Will Waldron, Albany Times Union
The ride-hailing service Uber is expanding food-delivery options in Albany with the local launch of
Uber Eats, an app that lets people with Uber accounts have food delivered from about 15 Albany restaurants, some that previously had no delivery option.
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The ride-hailing service Uber is expanding food-delivery options in Albany with the local launch of
Uber Eats, an app that lets people with Uber accounts have food delivered from about 15 Albany restaurants,
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BoxLunch opened in Colonie Center in late 2017.
The store is a civic-minded web and brick- and mortar-based specialty retailer offering a curated collection of licensed and non-licensed merchandise, according to the website. less
BoxLunch opened in Colonie Center in late 2017. The store is a civic-minded web and brick- and mortar-based specialty retailer offering a curated collection of licensed and non-licensed merchandise, ... more
The new owner of the former Howard Johnson site on Southern Boulevard in Albany submitted plans to build two drive-through restaurants, a four-story hotel and a convenience store and gas station.
The new owner of the former Howard Johnson site on Southern Boulevard in Albany submitted plans to build two drive-through restaurants, a four-story hotel and a convenience store and gas station.
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI
The Dutch Udder, a Cohoes-based, open at 282B River Street in Troy in November 2017.
The Dutch Udder, a Cohoes-based, open at 282B River Street in Troy in November 2017.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale, Albany Times Union
Dough Boyz, a new eatery that sells raw cookie dough by the scoop, opened at Crossgates Mall in December 2017.
Dough Boyz, a new eatery that sells raw cookie dough by the scoop, opened at Crossgates Mall in December 2017.
Photo: Facebook.com/DoughBoyzDough
Stewart's Shops is in the process of replacing a number of its stores around the Capital Region.
Stewart's Shops is in the process of replacing a number of its stores around the Capital Region.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
A new ShopRite opened in December 2017 in North Greenbush. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)
A new ShopRite opened in December 2017 in North Greenbush. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI, Albany Times Union
Northeast Music, Inc. announced in November it was closing its store in Latham and shifting to online sales.
Northeast Music, Inc. announced in November it was closing its store in Latham and shifting to online sales.
Photo: JAMES GOOLSBY, DG
Connelly's Diamond Gallery in Latham, a store run by the Connelly family for 22 years, announced in November 2017 it was closing its doors.
Connelly's Diamond Gallery in Latham, a store run by the Connelly family for 22 years, announced in November 2017 it was closing its doors.
Sidney Martin, who designed floral arrangements for the the sets of major films, opened a new floral design shop, Simply Sidney, at 268 Broadway in Saratoga Springs in November 2017.
Sidney Martin, who designed floral arrangements for the the sets of major films, opened a new floral design shop, Simply Sidney, at 268 Broadway in Saratoga Springs in November 2017.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN, Albany Times Union
Spa Mirbeau opened its newest day resort and bistro at Crossgates Mall in Guilderland with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in November 2017.
Spa Mirbeau opened its newest day resort and bistro at Crossgates Mall in Guilderland with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in November 2017.
Photo: Will Waldron/Times Union
After 107 years in the business, Ryan's Farmers Market on Railroad Avenue in Albany closed in 2017. Read the story.
After 107 years in the business, Ryan's Farmers Market on Railroad Avenue in Albany closed in 2017. Read the story.
Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI, Albany Times Union
A new Market 32 opened at Routes 146 and 146A in Clifton Park Plaza in June 2017, replacing a Price Chopper location that was roughly half the size.
A new Market 32 opened at Routes 146 and 146A in Clifton Park Plaza in June 2017, replacing a Price Chopper location that was roughly half the size.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN, Albany Times Union
Zinful Thoughts Wine & Liquor opened at 123 Saratoga Road in Scotia in October 2017.
Zinful Thoughts Wine & Liquor opened at 123 Saratoga Road in Scotia in October
2017.
Photo: Facebook.com/ZinfulThoughts
Drizly, an online app that lets customers order liquor online and have it delivered to their door, launched in October 2017 in the Albany market. Madison Wine and Spirits in Albany is the first area retailer with the app.
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Drizly, an online app that lets customers order liquor online and have it delivered to their door, launched in October
2017 in the Albany market. Madison Wine and Spirits in Albany is the first area retailer
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Photo: PAUL BUCKOWSKI, Albany Times Union
Aldi reopened its remodeled store on Route 9 in September 2017 in Clifton Park, NY.
Aldi reopened its remodeled store on Route 9 in September 2017 in Clifton Park, NY.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
Two-level European fashion store Zara opened at Crossgates Mall in September 2017.
Two-level European fashion store Zara opened at Crossgates Mall in September
2017.
Photo: Lori Van Buren
The Loft Outlet opened at Lee Premium Outlets in Lee, Mass, in 2017.
The Loft Outlet opened at Lee Premium Outlets in Lee, Mass, in 2017.
Photo: Sonia Recchia/WireImage
Sears at Colonie Center closed on Sept. 17, 2017, after selling off nearly everything inside.
Sears at Colonie Center closed on Sept. 17, 2017, after selling off nearly everything inside.
Photo: By Larry Rulison
West Elm opened a store in Stuyvesant Plaza in 2017.
West Elm opened a store in Stuyvesant Plaza in
2017.
Photo: Cathy Zuraw
DiSiena Furniture, a fixture in Mechanicville for seven decades, closed in November 2017.
DiSiena Furniture, a fixture in Mechanicville for seven decades, closed in November
2017.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN
JK Bloom, a longtime downtown Troy jeweler, closed in October 2017. The store, originally named Hummingbird Jewelers, opened in 1981 and provided the annual limited-edition Victorian Stroll Christmas ornament each year.
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JK Bloom, a longtime downtown Troy jeweler, closed in October
2017. The store, originally named Hummingbird Jewelers, opened in 1981 and provided the annual limited-edition Victorian Stroll Christmas ornament
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Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
Starbucks announced it planned to shutter all its Teavana stores - including one at Crossgates Mall.
Starbucks announced it planned to shutter all its Teavana stores - including one at Crossgates Mall.
Taste O Ireland opened 195 River St. in Troy in July 2017. The store offers a range of products, from breads and scones to candles and sausages.
Taste O Ireland opened 195 River St. in Troy in July
2017. The store offers a range of products, from breads and scones to candles and sausages.
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Carter's and Oshkosh B'Gosh opened a joint location at Colonie Center in 2017.
Carter's and Oshkosh B'Gosh opened a joint location at Colonie Center in
2017.
The Fort Orange General Store at 412 Broadway in Albany opened in July 2017.
The Fort Orange General Store at 412 Broadway in Albany opened in July 2017.
Photo: John Carl D'Annibale
The Gymboree store at Wilton Mall is among 350 stores the struggling company closed nationwide. The Gymboree at Crossgates Mall in Guilderland remains open.
The Gymboree store at Wilton Mall is among 350 stores the struggling company closed nationwide. The Gymboree at Crossgates Mall in Guilderland remains open.
Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
The Cooper Street Price Chopper in Glens falls closed at the end of July, after a new Market 32 opened in Fort Edward in January 2017.
The Cooper Street Price Chopper in Glens falls closed at the end of July, after a new Market 32 opened in Fort Edward in January 2017.
Photo: Lori Van Buren
Dollar General opened a new store at 1939 Central Ave. in Colonie in June 2017.
Dollar General opened a new store at 1939 Central Ave. in Colonie in June
2017.
Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press
Sprinkles Kids Spa in Colonie Center opened in July but quickly closed and moved to Clifton Park. Its new location is 1603 Route 9.
Sprinkles Kids Spa in Colonie Center opened in July but quickly closed and moved to Clifton Park. Its new location is 1603 Route 9.
Trans World Entertainment Corp. closed the Colonie Center f.y.e. store.
Trans World Entertainment Corp. closed the Colonie Center f.y.e. store.
Walmart closed its Neighborhood Market on State Street in Niskayuna in June 2017.
Walmart closed its Neighborhood Market on State Street in Niskayuna in June
2017.
Photo: Paul Buckowski
Longtime neighborhood hardward store Woodlawn True Value auctioned off its inventory before going out of business in May 2017.
Longtime neighborhood hardward store Woodlawn True Value auctioned off its inventory before going out of business in May 2017.
Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN