SHOPPING The addition of several new businesses and millions of dollars in private and public investment are contributing to downtown’s retail growth. Fortyfour new street level businesses opened, over half of which were retail establishments. This is a net gain of 37—a 23 percent increase from 2012. New service retailers such as Salon Kelly, eclectic jewelry store and workshop Quercus Studio, and luxury designer consignment boutique Nora and Nicky’s offer a complete retail menu for the downtown shopper and an experience like no other in the region. Six new shops opened in Histroic City Market, bringing retail growth to the Moore Square District: City Market Studios, Nutrafit, Quality Grocery, Seni Side Baliense Handcrafted Art, Social Status, and The Holy Rose.
In order to keep shopping dollars local and support downtown merchants, DRA launched the Shop Downtown Raleigh Gift Card in 2013. The multi-merchant card can be accepted in the 110-block area that makes up the CBD. The gift card provides a great opportunity for locals and visitors to experience a variety of independently-owned and eclectic stores as well as the center city’s vibrant shopping scene. The gift card can be used at over 100 participating retailers and service providers as well as restaurants and bars.
Total retail development will bring 2.1 million square feet of retail space and $317 million in investment to downtown. WHAT’S NEW | Downtown Raleigh Attracts a Unique Mix of Retail
business
district
type
nÜvonivo
Moore Square
Children’s Clothing and Accessories
high cotton
Fayetteville Street
Men’s Clothing and Accessories
aunt carrie’s cake shoppe
Glenwood South
Cake and Desserts
sorry state records
Capital
Curated Rock Records
oak city roasters
Warehouse
Specialty Coffee
Equipped with an on-site factory, Videri Chocolate Factory creates and packages their specialty goods in Raleigh’s downtown. The location houses the factory, retail space, and a serene patio area all in one place.
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