Retail News in Raleigh

Sad news for the modernists in our audience (and staff).  GoGoRaleigh brings us word that Cherry is closing.  Cherry was the only dealer of brands like Alessi, Knoll, Cassina, Kartell, and Blue Dot between Washington DC and Atlanta.  Louis Cherry,  a local architect and his wife Ann Marie Baum opened the store, originally on Glenwood Avenue, then moved to Cameron Village last spring. 

Brother and sister team, Marin and Nina Marinov, have brought new life to the 200 block of Wilmington Street with the opening of their store, Vintage Nation. Nestled above House of Style, the store carries a wide array of vintage items from clothing and footwear to a few furniture items and books. Along with the vintage, there is a wonderful selection of house plants, perfumes, fresh cut soaps, and jewelry.

Glenwood South has been a bustling little corridor since the Creamery building was completed about ten years ago.  Since, businesses have come and businesses have gone.  Some think the changing nature of the area has recently been governed by economics, others think it’s culturally relative.  Either way, Revolver Consignment Boutique has decided that the imminent demolition of their current location is reason to sign a new lease and move closer to downtown.

The Raleigh bag staple Holly Aiken announced today that she will be closing her retail store on North Street.  This is a sad loss for the Glenwood South area and every lady (and the few guys) that sport her bags in Raleigh.

Who is your herbalist?  This Friday, Saturday and Sunday are Spring Herb Days at the North Carolina State Farmer’s Market in Raleigh.  You can find everything that has anything to do with herbs.  Find out more…