Fanatics announced Oct. 16 that it will open a store at Centennial Yards in downtown Atlanta through a multiyear retail partnership with the Atlanta Hawks, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and WSB-TV reported. It is Fanatics' first brick-and-mortar location in a mixed-use development and is scheduled to open in 2027. The Hawks' new official online store, HawksShop.com, launched Oct. 19.
Why It Matters for Atlanta Professionals
A national retailer choosing the $5 billion Centennial Yards project is a signal for downtown foot traffic on non-event days, which matters to nearby businesses and workers.
Source
First reported by Fanatics/Atlanta Hawks announcement, reported by the AJC and WSB-TV: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution; WSB-TV
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