Charm City Run’s expansion strategy fueled by Covid running boom

Josh Levinson wasn’t sure Charm City Run was going to make it during the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown. But over the tumultuous two-year period, a resurgence in running, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and loyal customers not only kept the running retailer afloat but spurred an expansion. Charm City Run celebrates 20 years in business with the planned June 4 opening of a new store in the Kentlands development in Montgomery County. The Baltimore chain will now have seven stores — one each in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Harford and Frederick counties.