Swedish fast-fashion retailer H&M isn't moving in to Charlotte yet, but it is marching west across the state, with the recent announcement of a new store planned in Winston-Salem.
The new store, as reported here, will be opening in November at Hanes Mall. The store is planned to be 20,000 square feet, with its own entrance and a grand staircase.
There is only one other H&M in North Carolina is in Raleigh, so the Winston-Salem store does cut the distance between Charlotte and the nearest H&M more than in half. In January, H&M officials said the retailer doesn't have plans to open in Charlotte this year.
But with H&M opening its second N.C. store in much smaller Winston-Salem, it begs the question of when the retailer will enter the Charlotte market. Could the emptying of existing Borders bookstore locations as going-out-of-business sales wind down give H&M the opportunity it needs (they average 24,800 square feet)?
The Container Store, another retailer with a strong fan following, moved into Joseph Beth's old SouthPark location after that store closed. For now, H&M fans will just have to keep hoping. (And thanks to an astute reader for the tip on this)
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Update: H&M inching closer to Charlotte
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What about the old Home Depot design center? Right next to uptown and oodles of young professionals!
The only people who shop at H&M are 14-year old girls, 19-year repressed gay boys, and middle-aged fat women who think they are 14-year old girls.
Well, I'm glad we got two comments in before things turned nasty. That's one further than we get most of the time.
I'd love an H&M in Charlotte but will certainly check out the one in WS. Thanks for the heads up.
Contrary to the belief of some, H&M can be a great resource for almost all ages. I've picked up some great accessory pieces there-hats, light weight and stylish coats (great for our springs and falls), scarves, gloves and some very cute clothes. H&M is not AF or any of those other younger trending stores, it really can offer something age appropriate for most anyone. How one defines that is up to their fashion sense.
I'm glad it's coming closer to Charlotte, but it's weird to think it would open in W-S before here. Anyway I can't wait, now I don't have to wait for a trip to Raleigh or Atlanta to go shop.
Signed
Not 14
Not a gay boy
Not a middle-aged overweight woman.
anon 4:51 try again.
YES- Bring H&M to Borders locations, one in Stonecrest, Morrocroft and Northlake, that will be perfect.
Oh man, the H&M fans in Charlotte have to be beside themselves on this one, that little old Winston-Salem got one before the world class city of Charlotte. Hehe.
Yahoo, my tip made its way into the observer webpage!
:-)
-A DESPERATE shopper in Hickory
H&M is so ignoorant. Don't they realize Charlotte is home to international companies. I bet Winston-salem doesn't even have an international research university.
Wake Forest University...
H&M should have gone to the old Joseph-Beth location and The Container Store to the old Borders near SouthPark. That would have made so much more sense!
Good, Charlotte is an over rated city and will soon be in the toilet, much like Detroit. Obviously, the HM location analysts know this as well.
Anonymous @9:40pm - Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Loser.
"I'm glad it's coming closer to Charlotte, but it's weird to think it would open in W-S before here. Anyway I can't wait, now I don't have to wait for a trip to Raleigh or Atlanta to go shop.
Signed
Not 14
Not a gay boy
Not a middle-aged overweight woman.
anon 4:51 try again."
Those were pretty basic generalizations. I could have included the 33-year old woman from Gastonia with the classy lower back tat and several different hair colors. Closer?
Agree anon940, This city is so overrated, but I want my H&M!
"The only people who shop at H&M are 14-year old girls, 19-year repressed gay boys, and middle-aged fat women who think they are 14-year old girls."
Sound more like American Eagle, Hollister, etc. than H&M.
@10:11
How does that kool-aid taste?
What's the timeline on the Jamba Juice opening in the Corporate Center section of the overstreet mall?
I am 27 year old female who's aspiring for a duel graduate degree living near downtown... so yeah your stereotyping is off 100%...
H&M in my opinion will help Charlotte dress better... God how many people I see here dress horrible because of the existing stores here are so generic! This is coming from a former Chicagoan who is years ahead of fashion...
Bring h N m to CLT!!!!!! The end. Former Dallas Texan moved to CLT out...
Why does eveybody hate on charlotte. I think it is a wonderful city
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