The Hallmark Gold Crown Store at Pentagon Row (1101 S. Joyce Street) will be closing next month.

The store is closing up shop on July 29 after losing its lease, we hear. Employees are telling customers that a Petco store will be taking its place. Lisa Epstein, a Petco spokeswoman, was unable to immediately verify that a Petco store will be opening at the location, but added that the company only discusses stores that are no more than three months away from opening.

The Hallmark store is offering all greeting cards and merchandise, including sale items, for 25 percent off until it closes.

Hat tip to Desiree L.