Retail

Nov 12, 2025

Store owners share passion for plants

Let it Grow opened last year, a venture that originated from April Houghland’s experience selling plants at pop-up markets during her college years. ...

Oct 27, 2025

Schoolkids Records expands, brings more vinyl vibes to downtown Wilmington

Steve Levine likes the vibe of the downtown space he leased as a second Wilmington location for Schoolkids Records. By “vibe,” he means “the feeling you get down here, the warmth of the people, the fast acceptance,” Levine sa ...

Oct 9, 2025

Halloween stores scare up business

Now that the real Halloween is upon us, like Freddy Krueger’s red- and green-striped sweater, ask Halloween365 owner Charlene Cliborne if she thinks “Summerween” has legs. ...

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Good Shepherd Center

Stability Is Infrastructure: What 2026 Means for Our Community 

Posted Jan 13, 2026
As the Cape Fear region enters 2026, one truth is increasingly clear: homelessness is no longer a marginal issue affecting only the most vulnerable. It is a defining challenge that touches workforce stability, public health, economic growth, and the
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Aug 1, 2025

Another national retailer leases space at midtown Wilmington shopping center

A Western wear store is on its way to a midtown Wilmington shopping center. National retailer Boot Barn (NYSE: BOOT) signed a lease at Hanover Center, 3501 Oleander Drive, for a little over 14,000 square feet. The store will be located next to Home ...

Jul 17, 2025

New tenants come to Mayfaire; furniture retailer to hold grand opening

New businesses are coming to two of Wilmington's main commercial nodes. Mayfaire Town Center officials recently announced the addition of two tenants to the complex on Military Cutoff Road. Rowan, an ear-piercing studio led by nurses, is schedul ...

Jul 9, 2025

Wicked Bull rides into downtown Wilmington with Native American, Western goods

Inside a previously vacant space on North Front Street, Sophia Saltzman and her family have brought natural Native American and Western products to the East Coast. Saltzman, who operates the new store with her wife, Jacey Saltzman-Stiers, graduated ...

May 8, 2025

International grocery store coming to Oleander Drive

The building that once housed defunct toy store chain Toys R Us and then a furniture retailer in Wilmington is expected to get new life as an international grocery store. The owners of Tropicana Supermarkets bought 4510 Oleander Drive, previously oc ...

May 7, 2025

Downtown retail space gets hot

Pepper Palace is one of the newest additions to downtown Wilmington’s mix of retailers. Crispy Cones, Marked Merchant and Beauty Bar are some of the new names that have opened their doors in recent months. ...

Apr 30, 2025

Mayfaire announces opening dates for Dave & Buster's, J.Crew Factory

Entertainment venue Dave & Buster's is expected to host its grand opening at Mayfaire Town Center in May. The Wilmington location of the chain will begin welcoming patrons at its 22,000-square-foot facility at 953 Town Center Drive on May 26 ...


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Stability Is Infrastructure: What 2026 Means for Our Community 

Katrina Knight - Executive Director , Good Shepherd Center
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UNCW CIE Launches New Monthly Program in 2026 

Heather McWhorter - Director, UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Understanding The Buyer’s First Move: The Letter of Intent 

Tully Ryan - Managing Director & Certified M&A Advisor, Murphy Business Sales
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My Why 

John Monahan - Vistage Chair, Vistage