These six stores are headed to SouthPark mall and Charlotte Premium Outlets this year
Several jewelry, apparel and accessory stores plan to open this year at two Charlotte shopping centers.
Six stores will be joining the retail lineup at SouthPark mall and Charlotte Premium Outlets this year, property owner Simon said Thursday. Simon also owns Concord Mills in Concord.
Here’s what’s coming:
At SouthPark mall
▪ Gorjana will open in center court. Founded in Laguna Beach, California, over 15 years ago, Gorjana jewelry pieces are designed to be layered and personalized.
▪ Swatch will open at the fountain court. The iconic Swiss brand specializes in watches and jewelry for men and women.
No opening timeframe was provided and Simon officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment Thursday.
At SouthPark mall, 50% of its stores are exclusive to Charlotte and 32% exclusive to North Carolina, Simon said. Other recent additions at SouthPark include Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, and Chanel Fragrance & Beauty.
In December, pop artist and founder of the “Happy Art Movement” debuted his first North Carolina store, BRITTO retail store near Belk.
Clothing brand Tommy Bahama also plans to open its first Marlin Bar in North Carolina at SouthPark. It will serve cocktails and local microbrews alongside its retail store, when it debuts.
Trendy Spanish women’s retailer Zara also plans to make its Charlotte debut at SouthPark mall by 2026.
SouthPark, at 4400 Sharon Road, has 167 stores and restaurants.
Charlotte Premium Outlets
Coming to the upscale shopping Charlotte Premium Outlets are:
▪ Pandora, opening this summer. The jewelry brand is known for its customizable charms, rings and necklaces.
▪ Allen Edmond, opening this spring. The men’s dress shoes, casual footwear and accessories brand uses a handcrafted 212-step process. It will be the brand’s second outlet in the U.S.
▪ Buckle, opening later this year. A fashion retailer with denim, casual apparel and accessories.
▪ Hey Dude shoe store, opening this summer.
Other recent openings include JD Sports, mixing its own labels such as Pink Soda Sport and Supply & Demand with other popular footwear brands like Nike and Adidas.
Construction for Shake Shack has begun in front of Saks Off Fifth for its summer opening. The New York-based restaurant known for its burgers and crinkle-cut fries will have patio dining.
Charlotte Premium Outlets, at 5428 New Fashion Way in Steele Creek, has 105 stores, according to its website.