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ICYMI: Like to shop? See these new stores arriving in South Florida

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

In the mood for shopping? Have we got a collection of stories for you.

Catch up on our recent coverage of planned or just arrived stores.

Fort Lauderdale’s Motif, a 385-unit mixed-use apartment building at 500 N. Andrews Ave. in the Flagler Village neighborhood, will open the first Go Grocer in Florida later in 2025.

NO. 1: IT'S NOT PUBLIX OR 7-ELEVEN. THIS HYBRID GROCERY IS COMING TO SOUTH FLORIDA

The urban core attracted the Chicago store. | Published April 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

In this file photo from June 12, 2017, a repairman fixes the neon sign on the exterior of Miami Beach’s Macy’s that once was a Burdines store (hence the “Sunshine Fashions” lettering.) By CARL JUSTE

NO. 2: MACY’S HAS BEEN CLOSING STORES — NOW A MIAMI MALL SAYS IT’S PLANNING TO ADD ONE

Mall property manager confirms the department store has a lease. | Published May 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Howard Cohen

Vicky Bakery is now open in the Florida Keys, a first for the Miami brand.

NO. 3: THIS POPULAR CUBAN BAKERY FROM MIAMI OPENS FIRST LOCATION IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

Vicky Bakery is now open in the Florida Keys. | Published August 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Connie Ogle

Wilhelm Olsen co-owner of Scandy Candy in Coral Gables, wants to introduce Miami to the Swedish concept of “Saturday candy.” His new shop of sugary treats sold out in its first weekend. By PHOTO BY AL DIAZ

NO. 4: THIS SWEDISH CANDY SHOP JUST OPENED IN CORAL GABLES, AND IMMEDIATELY WENT VIRAL

Want to taste some of the yummiest Swedish candy in Miami? | Published September 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Madeleine Marr

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.