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Pearl River Mart

April 12, 2024

Pearl River Mart is an Asian-American retail brand and family-run business in New York City.[1][2] The business was founded in 1971 in Chinatown, Manhattan, as Chinese Native Products by Ming Yi Chen and a group of student activists from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Chen has said that he and his colleagues "wanted to create a small window into the Chinese culture".[3] Its products include braided straw slippers, paper lanterns, cheongsams, cotton Mary Janes, and copies of Mao's Little Red Book.[4][5][6] Pearl River Mart has become a New York City institution.[5] The business has an art gallery in its main location, and hosts in-store events and performances.[7][8]

Pearl River Mart
(2022)
Company typePrivate
IndustryRetail
FoundedSeptember 1971; 52 years ago (1971-09) in New York City, United States
FounderMing Yi Chen
Headquarters452 Broadway,
New York City
,
United States
Key people
Joanne Kwong (President)
Websitepearlriver.com

History edit

Pearl River Mart was founded in 1971 by Ming Yi Chen and a group of activists from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.[9] Diplomatic relations between the United States and China were frozen at the time, and trade was banned due to the Cold War.[10] The founders hoped that the store would improve cultural understanding of China. When trade relations were restored, Pearl River Mart was an early recipient of Chinese goods.[9] The store has occupied various locations since its founding,[4][6][11][12] including a 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m2) location at Broadway and Broome Street in SoHo, Manhattan, described as a "department store".[13]

In March 2016, Pearl River Mart closed due to increasing rent.[5] It re-opened in November 2016 under the leadership of Joanne Kwong, the Chens' daughter-in-law, who graduated from Columbia University and worked as an attorney, a professor at Fordham University School of Law, and VP of communications at Barnard College.[10][14][15][16] In November 2017, the store expanded with a second location in Chelsea Market;[12] a third location opened at the Museum of Chinese in America in January 2019.[17]

In October 2020, the business expanded "within Chelsea Market ... with the addition of Pearl Mart Foods".[18] In addition to a grocery, the location houses three vendors: Mao's Bao, Kimbap Lab, and Tea and Milk.[18]

On April 4, 2021, their main location at 395 Broadway closed "after a dispute with the landlord".[19][20] On May 1, 2021, their main location reopened at 452 Broadway.[21]

Pearl River Mart has been involved with local community efforts, including a fund drive to procure and donate KN95 masks and other PPE to frontline workers during a time PPE was difficult to obtain, and a lantern installation throughout Manhattan Chinatown with the purpose of increasing foot traffic, improving business, and making residents feel safe.[22][19][23]

Pearl River Mart has collaborated with several Asian-American designers and entrepreneurs. In June 2022, the business expanded their fashion line with a capsule that put "a fresh and modern take on traditional Chinese garments".[24] It also has an art gallery, which showcases the work of Asian and Asian-American artists;[2] featured artists have included Arlan Huang, Corky Lee, Chinatown Art Brigade, and Yumi Sakugawa.[25][26][27][28] Artists Space and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center have been guest curators.[28][29] Recent art exhibitions have included companion exhibitions in Chelsea Market.[30][31]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Chen, Michelle (December 15, 2019). "When a Small Business Takes a Great Leap Forward". Open City Magazine. Asian American Writers' Workshop. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Frommer, Pauline. "Pearl River". Frommer's. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  3. ^ Whitford, Emma (April 7, 2015). . Gothamist. New York Public Radio. Archived from the original on April 24, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Robbins, Liz (April 8, 2015). "At Pearl River, Four Decades of Helping New Arrivals From Asia". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c Pasquarelli, Adrienne (April 6, 2015). "Famed Pearl River Mart will close its SoHo department store". Crain's New York Business. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  6. ^ a b Whitford, Emma (October 26, 2016). . Gothamist. New York Public Radio. Archived from the original on April 24, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  7. ^ Clark, Robert (January 27, 2017). "Lunar New Year Preparations Begin Across City". Spectrum News NY1. Charter Communications. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  8. ^ "The Return of Pearl River Mart". Tribeca Citizen. October 25, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  9. ^ a b Chen, Michelle (April 7, 2015). "Good Fortune, Long Life". Open City Magazine. Asian American Writers' Workshop. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  10. ^ a b Anuta, Joe (October 25, 2016). "Beloved store is back: Pearl River Mart to reopen in TriBeCa next month". Crain's New York Business. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  11. ^ Wroe, Craig (2003). An Actor Prepares— to Live in New York City: How to Live Like a Star Before You Become One. New York: Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 170. ISBN 9780879109868.
  12. ^ a b Picht, Jennifer (September 13, 2017). "Pearl River Mart is opening a new location at Chelsea Market this fall". Time Out New York. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  13. ^ Bellafante, Ginia (February 25, 2003). "In Love With Asia, Muse and Market". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  14. ^ Heatwole, Anne-Ryan (Summer 2017). "Joanne Kwong '97 Revives Iconic Pearl River Mart". Columbia College Today. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  15. ^ "Who's Who in Senior Administration: Joanne Kwong". administration.academickeys.com. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  16. ^ "Odyssey Mentoring Program". columbiamentoring.xinspire.com. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  17. ^ Perler, Elie (January 30, 2019). . Bowery Boogie. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  18. ^ a b Adams, Erika. "NYC Institution Pearl River Mart Debuts Its First Food-Focused Store Inside Chelsea Market". Eater NYC. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  19. ^ a b Thuy Vo, Lam. "Pearl River Mart Was Never Just a Store. It Was Always a Movement". Documeted NY. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  20. ^ Michalska, Aleksandra. "New York Chinatown's Asian Pearl River Mart closing store next year". Reuters. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  21. ^ "Welcome (Back) to SoHo Broadway, Pearl River Mart!". SoHo Broadway. SoHo Broadway Initiative. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  22. ^ Margolies, Jane. "Yes, There Are Nice Landlords in New York". The New York Times. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  23. ^ Krueger, Alyson. "Will 250 Lanterns Be Enough to Save Chinatown?". The New York Times. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  24. ^ Grimes, Collette. "Pearl River Mart Launches Summer 2022 Collection – Putting a modern spin on traditional Chinese clothing". hypebae. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  25. ^ James Havis, Richard. "50 years of Asian-American art, community and protest celebrated in archive exhibition by New York artist and activist Arlan Huang". South China Morning Post. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  26. ^ Rong, Xiaoqing. "Chinese in America Captured by Corky Lee's Lens". Sing Tao Daily. Retrieved November 1, 2019 – via Voices of NY.
  27. ^ Lindberg, Kari (January 19, 2017). "Art reflects reality in Chinatown exhibit on housing". The Villager. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  28. ^ a b Chen Ho, Jean (December 6, 2018). "Rituals of Style: An Interview with Yumi Sakugawa". Asian American Writers' Workshop. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  29. ^ Velimirović, Andreja (October 26, 2017). "Buy an Artwork, Help a Gallery – A Fundraising Exhibition by Artists Space". Widewalls. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  30. ^ Haines, Anna. "How Pearl River Mart Champions Asian American And Pacific Islander Representation". Forbes. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  31. ^ "Corridor Glance: Paintings by Arlan Huang". Chelsea Market. Retrieved July 27, 2023.

External links edit

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Pearl River Mart is an Asian American retail brand and family run business in New York City 1 2 The business was founded in 1971 in Chinatown Manhattan as Chinese Native Products by Ming Yi Chen and a group of student activists from China Hong Kong and Taiwan Chen has said that he and his colleagues wanted to create a small window into the Chinese culture 3 Its products include braided straw slippers paper lanterns cheongsams cotton Mary Janes and copies of Mao s Little Red Book 4 5 6 Pearl River Mart has become a New York City institution 5 The business has an art gallery in its main location and hosts in store events and performances 7 8 Pearl River Mart 2022 Company typePrivateIndustryRetailFoundedSeptember 1971 52 years ago 1971 09 in New York City United StatesFounderMing Yi ChenHeadquarters452 Broadway New York City United StatesKey peopleJoanne Kwong President Websitepearlriver wbr com Contents 1 History 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksHistory editPearl River Mart was founded in 1971 by Ming Yi Chen and a group of activists from China Hong Kong and Taiwan 9 Diplomatic relations between the United States and China were frozen at the time and trade was banned due to the Cold War 10 The founders hoped that the store would improve cultural understanding of China When trade relations were restored Pearl River Mart was an early recipient of Chinese goods 9 The store has occupied various locations since its founding 4 6 11 12 including a 30 000 square foot 2 800 m2 location at Broadway and Broome Street in SoHo Manhattan described as a department store 13 In March 2016 Pearl River Mart closed due to increasing rent 5 It re opened in November 2016 under the leadership of Joanne Kwong the Chens daughter in law who graduated from Columbia University and worked as an attorney a professor at Fordham University School of Law and VP of communications at Barnard College 10 14 15 16 In November 2017 the store expanded with a second location in Chelsea Market 12 a third location opened at the Museum of Chinese in America in January 2019 17 In October 2020 the business expanded within Chelsea Market with the addition of Pearl Mart Foods 18 In addition to a grocery the location houses three vendors Mao s Bao Kimbap Lab and Tea and Milk 18 On April 4 2021 their main location at 395 Broadway closed after a dispute with the landlord 19 20 On May 1 2021 their main location reopened at 452 Broadway 21 Pearl River Mart has been involved with local community efforts including a fund drive to procure and donate KN95 masks and other PPE to frontline workers during a time PPE was difficult to obtain and a lantern installation throughout Manhattan Chinatown with the purpose of increasing foot traffic improving business and making residents feel safe 22 19 23 Pearl River Mart has collaborated with several Asian American designers and entrepreneurs In June 2022 the business expanded their fashion line with a capsule that put a fresh and modern take on traditional Chinese garments 24 It also has an art gallery which showcases the work of Asian and Asian American artists 2 featured artists have included Arlan Huang Corky Lee Chinatown Art Brigade and Yumi Sakugawa 25 26 27 28 Artists Space and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center have been guest curators 28 29 Recent art exhibitions have included companion exhibitions in Chelsea Market 30 31 See also editChinese in New York City List of museums and cultural institutions in New York CityReferences edit Chen Michelle December 15 2019 When a Small Business Takes a Great Leap Forward Open City Magazine Asian American Writers Workshop Retrieved November 1 2019 a b Frommer Pauline Pearl River Frommer s Retrieved November 1 2019 Whitford Emma April 7 2015 Massive Pearl River Mart Will Close Due To Insane Rent Hike Gothamist New York Public Radio Archived from the original on April 24 2019 Retrieved November 1 2019 a b Robbins Liz April 8 2015 At Pearl River Four Decades of Helping New Arrivals From Asia The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved April 24 2019 a b c Pasquarelli Adrienne April 6 2015 Famed Pearl River Mart will close its SoHo department store Crain s New York Business Retrieved November 1 2019 a b Whitford Emma October 26 2016 A Modernized Pearl River Mart Is Definitely Opening In Tribeca Gothamist New York Public Radio Archived from the original on April 24 2019 Retrieved November 1 2019 Clark Robert January 27 2017 Lunar New Year Preparations Begin Across City Spectrum News NY1 Charter Communications Retrieved November 1 2019 The Return of Pearl River Mart Tribeca Citizen October 25 2016 Retrieved April 24 2019 a b Chen Michelle April 7 2015 Good Fortune Long Life Open City Magazine Asian American Writers Workshop Retrieved April 24 2019 a b Anuta Joe October 25 2016 Beloved store is back Pearl River Mart to reopen in TriBeCa next month Crain s New York Business Retrieved November 1 2019 Wroe Craig 2003 An Actor Prepares to Live in New York City How to Live Like a Star Before You Become One New York Hal Leonard Corporation p 170 ISBN 9780879109868 a b Picht Jennifer September 13 2017 Pearl River Mart is opening a new location at Chelsea Market this fall Time Out New York Retrieved November 1 2019 Bellafante Ginia February 25 2003 In Love With Asia Muse and Market The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved April 24 2019 Heatwole Anne Ryan Summer 2017 Joanne Kwong 97 Revives Iconic Pearl River Mart Columbia College Today Retrieved November 20 2020 Who s Who in Senior Administration Joanne Kwong administration academickeys com Retrieved November 20 2020 Odyssey Mentoring Program columbiamentoring xinspire com Retrieved November 20 2020 Perler Elie January 30 2019 Pearl River Mart s Latest Shop Opens Today at the Museum of Chinese in America Bowery Boogie Archived from the original on January 18 2022 Retrieved November 1 2019 a b Adams Erika NYC Institution Pearl River Mart Debuts Its First Food Focused Store Inside Chelsea Market Eater NYC Retrieved July 27 2023 a b Thuy Vo Lam Pearl River Mart Was Never Just a Store It Was Always a Movement Documeted NY Retrieved July 27 2023 Michalska Aleksandra New York Chinatown s Asian Pearl River Mart closing store next year Reuters Retrieved July 27 2023 Welcome Back to SoHo Broadway Pearl River Mart SoHo Broadway SoHo Broadway Initiative Retrieved July 27 2023 Margolies Jane Yes There Are Nice Landlords in New York The New York Times Retrieved July 27 2023 Krueger Alyson Will 250 Lanterns Be Enough to Save Chinatown The New York Times Retrieved July 27 2023 Grimes Collette Pearl River Mart Launches Summer 2022 Collection Putting a modern spin on traditional Chinese clothing hypebae Retrieved July 27 2023 James Havis Richard 50 years of Asian American art community and protest celebrated in archive exhibition by New York artist and activist Arlan Huang South China Morning Post Retrieved July 27 2023 Rong Xiaoqing Chinese in America Captured by Corky Lee s Lens Sing Tao Daily Retrieved November 1 2019 via Voices of NY Lindberg Kari January 19 2017 Art reflects reality in Chinatown exhibit on housing The Villager Retrieved November 1 2019 a b Chen Ho Jean December 6 2018 Rituals of Style An Interview with Yumi Sakugawa Asian American Writers Workshop Retrieved November 1 2019 Velimirovic Andreja October 26 2017 Buy an Artwork Help a Gallery A Fundraising Exhibition by Artists Space Widewalls Retrieved November 1 2019 Haines Anna How Pearl River Mart Champions Asian American And Pacific Islander Representation Forbes Retrieved July 27 2023 Corridor Glance Paintings by Arlan Huang Chelsea Market Retrieved July 27 2023 External links editpearlriver wbr com 40 43 06 N 74 00 10 W 40 7182 N 74 0028 W 40 7182 74 0028 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pearl River Mart amp oldid 1208241624, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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