New tenants arrive near Charleston's Whole Foods while adventure park comes to Tanger (2024)

Two new tenants have opened their doors in the Whole Foods-anchored shopping center in suburban Charleston.

West Ashley Station on U.S. Highway 17 has gone through a major renovation since locally ownedDoscher's closed its grocery store in May 2022 and was subsequently torn down.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, which has locations in Mount Pleasant and Summerville,andDentists of West Ashley are the first tenants to open after the upgrades.

Other businesses in the shopping center at 1133 Savannah Highway areChase Bank, Allure Nails and Hollywood Feed, which has moved from the streetside outparcels to a larger space in the back.

Other tenants on the way include Mediterranean restaurant Cava, which also has a location in Mount Pleasant, Good Vetspet-care clinic, Sunshine Liquors, Jersey Mike's, Nikita hair salon and eatery Another Broken Egg.

West Ashley resident Erika Greco expressed her disappointment in Doscher's closing and said her neighbors will also miss it.

"But I'm excited to at least see some movement toward getting businesses in there, instead of it just being a construction zone," she said. "I also like that these are businesses that will add to what our community has to offer, instead of office space or storage units."

Commercial Real Estate Experts represented the landlord in each lease.

Jump around

An indoor adventure park will replace the Staplesoffice supply store at Tanger Outlets in North Charleston this summer.

Adrenaline Monkey, which has slides, "Ninja Warrior" courses, vertical climbing, an arcade and more, is wrapping up renovations at 4950 Centre Point Drive.

The franchise currently operates locations in Illinois and Ohio, with potential new parks in Texas, Florida and Michigan.

Closet picks

A Charlotte women’s clothing and accessories store has introduced a second location in Mount Pleasant.

K|LAcarries denim, dresses and casual apparel with curated collections like “Office Chic” and “I’m a Cool Mom.”

The store is now open at 426 W. Coleman Blvd.

A day at the spa

A hygiene and wellness dog groomer's 100th franchise location is in northern Mount Pleasant.

Scenthound, founded in Jupiter, Fla., recently openedat 405 Faison Road.

Tara Reddy operates the chain's second East Cooper location, offering monthly dog care and hygienic services. For $35, trial visits include a bath with towel dry, ear cleaning, nail trim, teeth cleaning and a six-point wellness check.

The first Scenthound in the town opened in the south end near Queensborough Shopping Center. The chain also operates a location in Merchant's Village Shopping Center on James Island.

Then there were 2

A downtown Charleston antique store is expanding to Mount Pleasant.

Wynsum Antiques, which has operated on King Street since 2017, opened a store at 855 Houston Northcutt Blvd. in the Whole Foods- and Staples-anchoredPatriots Plaza shopping center.

Both stores feature a collective of antiques and home goods dealers.

The Peninsula Co. represented the tenant while The Shopping Center Group represented the landlord.