DELAWARE – While several national brands have been scaling back their physical footprints, Delaware is bucking the trend this June with a series of high-profile openings and redevelopments. From the massive Avenue North project in Wilmington to major anchor replacements in Brandywine and Newark, the First State retail sector is entering the summer with significant momentum.
Here are the major retail stores and developments opening in Delaware this June.
1. Burlington “Reimagined” (Brandywine Crossing)
The off-price giant Burlington is set to open its newest location serving the busy Brandywine and North Delaware corridor in June 2026. Taking over a large site formerly occupied by a craft retailer, this location will debut Burlington’s “reimagined” store design.
Shoppers can expect a modernized layout featuring:
- Wider, more organized aisles for easier cart navigation.
- Bold, clear signage designed to streamline the treasure-hunt shopping experience.
- Refreshed departments across apparel, home décor, and beauty, with new inventory arriving daily.
2. The Avenue North Expansion (Wilmington)
One of the most ambitious mixed-use projects in Delaware history, Avenue North, is hitting a major milestone this June. Located on the former AstraZeneca campus, this 79-acre development is activating a significant portion of its 200,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space…