New Store Openings and Some Store Closings
Renata Gasparian, who has been selling her beautiful Brazilian fashions online and privately for several years, is opening a brick & mortar boutique at the Twin Oaks shops on East Blvd., calling her new shop “Bohemian Glamour, mixed with my Brazilian Soul, and that touch of Southern Charm, our new “Living Room.” We can’t wait!
A new childrens’ boutique has opened in NODA, focusing on kids 6 and under. JAMES & JOY celebrated its Grand Opening on Friday, 3/28. Find it at 715 E 36th St #113, open Wed-Thu: 10 AM – 5 PM, Fri-Sat: 10 AM – 6 PM, Sun: 11 AM – 4 PM.
House of NOMAD storefront is closing, as partners and owners Berkely and Kelley plan to focus their energies on the design, wallpaper, and textiles businesses.
The Charlotte Collective on West Blvd, a retail collective of CLT small businesses, announced on IG that it was closing March 30th.
FreeCoat Myers Park, nail salon, closed in mid-March.
Sales, Markets, Shopping Events
KK Bloom on Selwyn Ave. is hosting an in-store Tiny Tattoos Event with Venus Tattoo Studio on Friday, April 4th from 12-5PM.
Sara Campbell, also on Selwyn at Colony, is hosting a shop & support for Winghaven with flower fave The Rooted Nest. You will be able to shop the store with a percent going to Winghaven, and grab & go with a beautiful arrangement from Lauren at TRN.
Front Porch Sundays takes place the first Sunday of the month, so 4/6.
The FOUND Girls are back with their seasaonal shopping pop-up, this time at Foxcroft Swim & Racquet Club, Tuesday, April 8 – 9, on Sedley Rd.
The Pearl Pagoda is hosting a BROOKS AVE Trunk Show on April 10th from 11am to 6 pm, featuring the adorable fashions and sleepwear from local mother-daughter duo Laura Park and Lawson.
The Phillips Place Spring Market & Shopping Stroll Is April 12, 2025. Sip, shop and stroll while enjoying exclusive shopping and dining promotions, seasonal activations like a build-your-own flower bar, live music, sweet treats and sips, kids’ crafts, and more. Plus, shop from a local market featuring a lineup of artisan vendors in the Phillips Place courtyard from 11AM – 3PM. Click here for all the details.
PROM ALERT: Speaking of Flowers, the prettiest PROM corsages and flowers we’ve seen so far are from Ashley Manning at @prettythings.charlotte whose order form is here. Strongly advise getting on this asap otherwise you and yours may find yourselves driving from Teeter to Teeter in a last minute search.
And Winghaven’s annual SPRING PLANT SALE is open to the public on April 10-12 (scoop girls in-the-know are members and so can shop a day early on Wednesday 4/9).
HandCraftedMarketCLT is bringing us a Jam-Packed April Lineup of Spring Markets:
- April 4 – First Fridays | Downtown Pineville | 5–9 PM
Experience charming downtown Pineville with a cozy evening market featuring small business vendors, a food truck, and a Sip & Stroll experience. Located at 303 Main Street. - April 5 – Saturday Social | Sycamore Brewing | 12–5 PM
Held every first Saturday at Sycamore Brewing (2151 Hawkins St, Charlotte), this Rail Trail market brings together a curated mix of local businesses, great drinks, and laid-back spring vibes. - April 6 – Hoptown Brewing Sundays | Mooresville | 12–6 PM
Shop 30+ small businesses at Hoptown Brewing’s monthly Sunday market, paired with local food trucks and award-winning craft beer. Family and pet-friendly. - April 11 – Food Truck Fridays | The Hangar, Matthews | 5–9 PM
Join us at 251 N Trade St in Downtown Matthews for an evening filled with live music, local vendors, beer tents, giveaways, and a variety of food trucks to satisfy every craving. - April 13 – Shop the Lot | Ghostface Brewing | 12–5 PM
This Mooresville staple at 215 S Broad St brings together small businesses, live entertainment, and Ghostface’s locally brewed beer in an open-air market atmosphere. - April 19 – Rail Trail Fest | Suffolk Punch Southend | 12–5 PM
Stroll the Rail Trail and shop from 40+ small businesses while enjoying all-day energy in South End. Located outside Suffolk Punch Southend. - April 19 – SpringFest | SweetWater Farms | 11 AM–4 PM
Celebrate spring at SweetWater Farms (14412 Beatties Ford Rd, Huntersville) with an egg hunt, farm attractions, and a curated vendor lineup of 25+ small businesses. Tickets are $6. - April 19 – The VinMix Market | The Hangar, Matthews | 12–5 PM
For lovers of vintage and modern nostalgia, The VinMix Market features 50+ vendors, music, coffee, food trucks, and beer. Located at The Hangar in Downtown Matthews. 251 N Trade St. - April 26 – The Landing Market | The Hangar, Matthews | 12–5 PM
Our monthly flagship market is back to close out the month with a Saturday afternoon filled with food, drinks, live music, and 40+ local vendors. 251 N Trade Street.
Birdsong Brewing is hosting a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, 4/12. More info and form to sell HERE.
VTGCLT is hosting their spring vintage market at CNE on Saturday, April 12th.
The NODA POTTERY MARKET will be Saturday, April 26th at 3000 N. Davidson.
Waverly Spring Wine Walk – Thursday, May 1, 5:30-8:30pm. Celebrate the season with wine, shopping, and exclusive specials, discounts and swag from participating Waverly merchants. All ticket sales will benefit the Go Jen Go Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing critical financial assistance to local individuals and families in the Greater Charlotte, NC area who are battling breast cancer. They provide aid during all phases of the cancer journey including diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. TICKET ($20 or $30) INCLUDES: A swag bag and a variety of wine pours and specials at each of the boutiques.
