Rack Room Shoes is proud to call Charlotte home.
From Charlotte we operate over 375 stores across the country,
providing footwear at affordable prices for the
For five years we have celebrated our customers through the Models Wanted Program. Our exclusive program provides our customers with the opportunity to be featured in our advertising, seasonal displays and promotional materials used in our stores. Doug - Charlotte, NC
entire family. Rack Room Shoes carries name brand shoes including Nike, Skechers, Dockers, New Balance, Rocket Dog, Puma and many more.
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committed to serving the communities it does business in through our partnership with Shoes That Fit and internationally through Word and Deed. To learn more about Rack Room Shoes visit us at rackroomshoes.com
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excellent choice for educational children’s toys. The new Bechtler Museum of Art, set to open in 2009, may also offer unique finds in its gift shop. Panthers and Bobcats sports memorabilia also make excellent gifts.
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CENTER CITY Uptown, or Center City, is not a true shopping destination – yet. It is a haven for the banking industry and the culture, dining and nightlife scene. But with the growing number of residents calling Uptown home, retail is only a matter of time. Michael Smith and his colleagues at Charlotte Center City Partners are diligently working to lure several categories of retail to the area. Smith said, “Charlotte Center City Partners is committed to this effort over the next decade, and we have already begun working with our major employers, retailers and developers.” So stay tuned for further developments. In the mean time, The Shops at Founders Hall, Overstreet Mall and Latta Arcade are all convenient for the uptown executive. Although mostly restaurants and services, the occasional boutique can be found. The Blossom Shop’s fresh, floral bouquets are magnificent works of art. Museum gift shops are excellent places for unique gifts. The Mint Museum of Craft+Design’s and The Levine Museum of the New South carry objets d’art from local artists. Discovery Place is an
SOUTH CHARLOTTE Historic South End is a Mecca for design enthusiasts. Situated just south of Uptown, its streets abound with art galleries, antiques shops and warehouses full of furniture at wholesale prices. The Lynx Blue Line runs through the heart of South End. Metropolitan at Midtown is a new mixed-use development located at the intersection of Charlottetown and South Kings Drive. A much needed destination for residents of the Center City and ring neighborhoods. Its tenants include Target, the Home Depot Design Center, Trader Joe’s Marshall’s and Best Buy. The Home Depot Design Center is unlike any Home Depot you’ve ever seen. It is immense without a warehouse feel, and its target demographic is women. Not a bad idea. This is the place to go when remodeling your kitchen or bath. The Kings Drive Farmers Market, on the corner of Kings Drive and Morehead Street just down the street from Metropolitan, is an excellent place to go for the freshest seasonal produce. Locally
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grown silver queen corn, sweet-as-sugar watermelons, vine-ripe tomatoes, South Carolina peaches and more. Elizabeth is home to Presbyterian Hospital, Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy and medical offices galore. There you will also find the Junior League Warehouse with its ever-changing assortment of clothing items. All Junior League members must donate items once a year to meet quota, so one can find quality clothes. The money generated supports local charities – a good cause is always a plus! In the heart of Dilworth, numerous of interesting shops, restaurants and coffee hangouts line East Blvd. Each September, the Greek Orthodox Church holds its annual Greek Festival, and thousands turn out for the food and festivities. Paper Skyscraper is an enjoyable place to spend an hour perusing the outstanding selection of greeting cards, stationery, books and gifts. Myers Park and Eastover are two of Charlotte’s most affluent neighborhoods. Many streets are lined with lofty oak trees and gorgeous, historic homes. Designer boutiques and antique shops, along Selwyn Avenue and Providence Road, satisfy the most sophisticated tastes.
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