Shopping on the Avenue

Banana Republic, An upscale clothing store with higher ambitions than most mall mavens, Banana Republic sells classic versions of the latest trends.

Kenneth Cole, designs, sources and markets a broad range of fashion footwear and handbags under its Kenneth Cole New York, Reaction Kenneth Cole and Unlisted brand names.

bebe, designs, develops and produces a distinctive line of contemporary women's apparel and accessories. The Company's target customers are 18- to 35-year-old women who seek current fashion trends interpreted to suit their lifestyle needs. Its broad product offering includes tops, pants, skirts, dresses, suits, logo, casual sportswear, activewear, outerwear, handbags and other accessories. In addition to offering day to eveningwear, offers a casual assortment of denim, logo and bebe sport.

Robbinson Luggage has been the leading specialty luggage and leather goods retailer in Philadelphia and it's surrounding areas for over 70 years. It has grown to 7 locations throughout the area.

Lord and Taylor - Once an elegant shopping experience operated by Philadelphia's own Wanamaker family, the Center City Lord & Taylor still contests the symbolic eagle statue. Featuring a melting pot of classic fashion designers such as Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Donna Karan, Lord & Taylor also is noted for its collection of special-occasion formal wear and hard-to-find shoe styles. For shoppers who are looking for gifts, the store offers extensive seasonal displays, as well as well-stocked cosmetic and fragrance counters.

Shops at the Bellevue:

Borders Book Store - Formerly the old Philadelphia National Bank Building, this Borders Book Store spreads out over two floors and a mezzanine, with windows facing both Broad and Chestnut. . The new store's second floor, housing the fiction section and an expanded selection of music, is in a cavernous area with 25-foot ceilings and chandeliers. The store keeps 150,000 book titles in stock, and carries more than 200,000 book, music, movie and periodical titles.

Tower Records - This musical monument has all its bases covered. With clearly divided genres and strict alphabetizing, no one will get lost looking for favorite tunes. One of the biggest sources of Tower's popularity is undoubtedly the plethora of listening stations. Customers can hear dozens of new releases, and discover if the radio single they love is the album's only good track, or indulge their curiosity about international or classical artists.

PNC - PNC provides a complete range of financial services and products, from personal banking to investment to corporate financing. Whether you're an individual accountholder or the leader of a multinational corporation, you'll find that we are dedicated to serving the specific needs of every single customer. PNC comprises several distinct businesses designed to provide our customers with the best in a broad range of products and services. Locations on the Avenue of the Arts: At the corners of Locust and Broad Sts. and Fairmount Ave. and Broad St.

Houdini Lock and Safe - Safes, Locks, Cameras, Alarms and A Whole Lot More... Houdini Lock and Safe’s fleet of radio dispatched trucks and vans allows them to provide rapid response times to their customers, and their courteous, certified locksmiths guarantee professional service every time. Awarded Philadelphia Magazines "Best Of Philly" Ultimate Locksmiths. Visit their Giant Showroom at 616 S. Broad Street on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts 215-884-2500 or www.HoudiniOnline.com

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