Whole Foods is now targeting late summer for its long-anticipated opening in Charlotte, a company spokeswoman said this week.
The retailer broke ground on its new SouthPark-area store almost a year ago, in April. The company originally said it would open the store at Fairview and Sharon roads this spring, although no date was set.
Spokeswoman Darrah Horgan said the new opening date will be in late summer, although the store doesn't announce specific dates until they're within a few weeks. Construction is unpredictable, she said, and the new store's interior still has work to be done.
Also, in South End, a new boutique called Blush is set to take Niche Market's place at the intersection of South Tryon Street and Camden Road. No details yet, but there's a sign up in the window announcing it's coming soon. Here's a post about Niche's quiet closure.
Charlotte is the only place I've lived where stores regularly make the 'news'.
ReplyDeleteWell, it is a blog about store openings and closings. I actually get an incredible reader response to stories about supermarkets - they're one of the most popular topics out there.
ReplyDeleteEly, keep it coming. I love all of the posts because it keeps me on top of the scene in Charlotte. Thanks for the scoop.
ReplyDeleteI'm incredibly disappointed that a makeup store is taking Niche's place. It seems to me that they didn't consider the neighborhood at all, and don't have a chance where Niche eventually failed. Aaand in a typically disappointing Charlotte move they repainted an interesting orange building the dullest, most depressing color taupe they could find.
ReplyDeleteYou must not have lived in many cities then. You clicked on the What's In Store blog whose main reason for being is to talk about store openings, closings, etc.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for Whole Foods! I hope they eventually bring a store to the University or Lake Norman area.
ReplyDeleteNow, what would be really cool is if you could combine the stories, Wholesale Food + South End ! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI wish Whole Foods had continued their development in Elizabeth! They would be a great addition to the neighborhood, and close enough to Trader Joe's to hit both! Each would fill in gaps the other has. Ah, well - I'm happy to hear they're still opening at all!
ReplyDeleteI've heard whole foods has got land in north charlotte for a 2nd store next year
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