retail
HomeSense will open its first NC store in Shops at Fresh Market
Aug. 10. By Dave Vieser. HomeSense, the home and fashion retailer which is part of TJX Cos., is coming to Cornelius. It will take over part of the the former SteinMart space in the Shops at Fresh Market. It will be TJX‘s first HomeSense store in North Carolina. TJX is the parent company of off-price […]
Papa John’s, Jeremiah’s Ice coming to Alexander Farm
July 27. By Dave Vieser. Just as the farmhouse at Alexander Farm was coming down came word that two more retailers—Papa John’s Pizza and Jeremiah’s Italian Ice—will be setting up shop within the $110 million development. A Lidl store has already been announced, as well as plans for an unnamed dental practice. More deals are […]
Third German discount grocer opening in Cornelius
April 1. By Jon Show. A German discount grocery store will anchor a new mixed-use development on farmland opposite Bailey Road Park. The name of the grocer was not immediately available but town planners boasted that Cornelius will now be the only bedroom community west of Germany with three German discount grocery stores—Aldi is on […]
The local retail landscape continues to change
Many retailers looked at 2021 as a chance to rebound from pandemic-induced losses but instead were forced to deal with staff shortages, supply chain issues and renewed restrictions, not to mention new COVID strains. As 2022 dawns, here’s a look at what may be in store for the Cornelius retail landscape. RETAIL | By Tripp […]
N. Main landmark being rehabbed; tenants expected to include butcher shop, restaurant
Dec. 7. By Dave Vieser. [Updated] Major changes are coming to the Heritage Plaza Center on North Main Street just south of the Davidson boundary. The exterior of the building is being totally renovated to include painting of the brick, black trim work and natural wood accents for an “updated, modern aesthetic.” There will be […]
Updated: Mac’s bar will remain open
Nov. 9. Mac’s Speed Shop will close its operation on Liverpool after more than 14 years in the same location. A spokesman for Mac’s Hospitality Group said the Charlotte-based chain would open a new store in Mooresville during the first half of 2022. UPDATE: A “mini-version” of Mac’s will remain open as a bar, with […]
Business incubator coming to Liverpool
Sept. 14. Aging retail can have new life in Cornelius. A local tech-preneur plans to open a business incubator in the old RJ Gators space on Liverpool. The 6,000 square foot space, which was also the home of Harvey’s Cornelius, began life as an early local micro-brewery, the Lake Norman Brewing Co. New owner/tenant Scott […]
Birkdale’s new owner rolling out changes
NORTH MECK | Sept. 9. Look for changes at Birkdale Village including a new paint scheme, new tenants and an all-around effort to make the 52-acre mixed-use project the perfect “third place” where there’s a sense of community that Facebook and Instagram can’t provide. Sociologist Ray Oldenburg says a third place is where people spend […]
CookHouse closing this weekend
July 29. By Dave Vieser. The CookHouse, a mainstay in the Cornelius restaurant business since 2002, will close for good this weekend. Co-owner Phyllis Karavas says it’s time. “We’ve had a great run in Cornelius, and altogether 54 years in the restaurant business,” she said. “Time to retire and relax.” Husband Gus Karavas had a […]
Alexander Farm construction will start in 4th quarter
June 10. By Dave Yochum. The developer of the Alexander Farm property at Westmoreland and West Catawba says they will break ground on the $110 million mixed-use project during the fourth quarter of this year. The development includes single-family homes, a Lidl grocery store, additional retail and an age-restricted, resort-style apartment complex. Florida-based WIN Development […]
