The best local shops in Washington

9 local shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Target

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Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

3101 Richmond Hwy (Alexandria)

“Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.”

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Village Art & Craft USA Inc

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Funky, compact shop featuring an eclectic mix of classic Indian attire, jewelry, home goods & gifts.

1625 Wisconsin Ave NW

“Funky, compact shop featuring an eclectic mix of classic Indian attire, jewelry, home goods & gifts.”

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DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

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Retail chain known for its discounted brand-name & designer shoes, handbags & accessories.

1301 S Joyce St (Arlington)

“Retail chain known for its discounted brand-name & designer shoes, handbags & accessories.”

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Madewell

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Chain featuring stylish apparel, including denim jeans, plus accessories, shoes & bags.

1237 Wisconsin Ave NW

“Chain featuring stylish apparel, including denim jeans, plus accessories, shoes & bags.”

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Khan El-Khalili

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Gift store with incense, hookahs, jewelry and clothing selections, as well as oils.

5826 Seminary Rd (Falls Church)

“Gift store with incense, hookahs, jewelry and clothing selections, as well as oils.”

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Exotic Wine and Spirits

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Clean store with a fine selection of beer, wine, and spirits.

801 Maryland Ave NE

“Clean store with a fine selection of beer, wine, and spirits.”

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White House Black Market

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Women's apparel chain supplying modern dresses, separates & workwear, primarily in black & white.

1100 S Hayes St Spc S16A (Arlington)

“Women's apparel chain supplying modern dresses, separates & workwear, primarily in black & white.”

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Foot Locker

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Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.

1100 S Hayes St Space 0x01 (Arlington)

“Retail chain with brand-name athletic shoes, clothing & related accessories for men, women & kids.”

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Champs Sports

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Chain featuring a wide range of brand-name athletic footwear, clothing, hats & more.

1100 S Hayes St (Arlington)

“Chain featuring a wide range of brand-name athletic footwear, clothing, hats & more.”

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