UPDATE: The ribbon has been cut and World Market is open for business.

UPDATE: An opening date has been announced.

Original story below…

BALTIMORE, MD—THE AVENUE at White Marsh announced this week the addition of World Market to the shopping center’s merchant mix. This newest addition will open in Spring of 2024 and will be located in an 18,500-sf space adjacent to Nike.

World Market is a retail concept that offers consumers furniture, home décor, gifts and specialty foods sourced around the world. The California-based chain operates 242 stores in 39 states.

“World Market is excited to be opening our second store in the state of Maryland.,” according to Eric Hunter, President of World Market. “We believe THE AVENUE at White Marsh is the perfect location to introduce our unique brand to the Baltimore area. We look forward to growing our customer base here for years to come.”

“We believe World Market, a leader in the home goods industry, to be an excellent complement to our existing retailers at THE AVENUE at White Marsh,” said Gordon Miller, Anchor Leasing Associate for Federal Realty. “Coupled with our recent announcement that Silver Diner will be opening at the Center and a newly renovated Barnes & Noble will re-open this summer, this further solidifies our vision to provide a multi-faceted destination for the community.”

Since its beginnings on the docks of San Francisco’s famed Fisherman’s Wharf in 1959 World Market has sourced quality furniture, artisan décor, and food & beverage favorites from around the world. Its stores provide customers inspiration and solutions for decorating, entertaining and gift-giving year-round plus an unmatched holiday marketplace featuring traditional global sweets and unique ornaments and décor.

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