Photo Provided Nail City Record co-owners Molly Napier and Jonathan Napier stand in front of the store's future home at 1001 Main St. alongside building owner and developer CJ Kaiser, center, whose restoration of the historic downtown property helped make the relocation possible.

WHEELING — Nail City Record, a long-standing independent record store in Wheeling, announced that it will be relocating to a new space just a few blocks from its current location, with a planned reopening in mid-July.

The store’s final day on the third floor of the McLain Building will be June 27, after which operations will temporarily pause while inventory and systems are transitioned to the new space. The store expects to reopen in mid-July.

The store’s new home will be located at 1001 Main St., on the corner of 10th and Main streets in downtown Wheeling. Positioned next door to the Capitol Theatre, and just steps from Wheeling’s historic Suspension Bridge, the location sits at one of the city’s most visible and highly trafficked intersections, connecting downtown visitors, music fans and local residents throughout the week. The historic building has undergone extensive restoration in recent years under the stewardship of CJ Kaiser, reflecting ongoing investment in downtown Wheeling and its historic architecture.

The new location represents a significant step forward for the business, offering a more visible first-floor retail space with expanded street-facing window frontage and increased foot traffic potential in the downtown corridor.

“This move is really about growth, accessibility and becoming more deeply embedded in the fabric of downtown Wheeling,” said co-owner Jonathan Napier. “We’re staying in Wheeling, but moving into a space that allows us to better showcase what we do, connect with more people walking downtown and continue building a strong independent music community here.”

“This corner puts us right in the middle of that energy, whether someone is heading to a show at the Capitol Theatre, grabbing dinner across the street at the Bridge Tavern, or simply exploring the city, we’re excited to be part of that experience and introduce even more people to what makes independent record stores special,” co-owner Molly Napier said.

The store will continue operating its online shop during the transition from a separate processing location, ensuring that orders and customer service remain active throughout the move period, though some delays may occur.

More details regarding reopening events, promotions, and community celebrations will be announced closer to launch.

For updates, visit: https://nailcityrecord.com/pages/new-location or follow Nail City Record on its official social media pages.