Beloved North Carolina Retailer Celebrating 135th Anniversary With Lots Of Flowers
A beloved North Carolina retailer is celebrating a momentous occasion. On Saturday, September 16, Belk will deck out SouthPark Mall in Flowers in honor of the department store’s 135th anniversary….
A beloved North Carolina retailer is celebrating a momentous occasion. On Saturday, September 16, Belk will deck out SouthPark Mall in Flowers in honor of the department store's 135th anniversary. Belk will be setting up multiple flower walls in Charlotte’s SouthPark Mall in celebrations and as a thank you to the Charlotte community for welcoming the retailer into the Queen City back in 1888.
You will find the walls located at both inner mall entrances to Belk. Each entrance will be filled with over 1,500 floral bouquets. The bouquets will be free for any and all to grab and enjoy for themselves or share with someone special! Additionally, each bouquet will include a message of gratitude to the Charlotte community for supporting Belk over the last 135 years. And if free flowers aren't enough? Some bouquets will have hidden Belk gift cards in them. These gift cards will be able to be used by shoppers online or in-store. Additional details are included below.
The bouquets are (understandably) expected to go quickly. So if you'd like to see or snag one arrive early on Saturday, September 16. Opening will be at 10:00 a.m. This is just at the Belk flagship location at SouthPark Mall (4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211). What an accomplishment for Belk to still be thriving and celebrating its 135th anniversary.
North Carolina Town Voted One Of Best Small Towns For Shopping
USA Today recently had their readers vote for their "10 best" campaign. One of those categories was "The Best Small Towns for Shopping". And one North Carolina town made the top 10 best small towns for the shopping list! I've never been to this mountain town, so a visit may be in order. Summer is the perfect time to travel and enjoy the mainly open air shopping districts on this list. I'm surprised that I have only been to one of these towns (and it's actually the farthest one away...go figure!) But I have bookmarked multiple of these that I can't wait to visit. Shopping and historic towns are some of my favorite things.
It's not too late to plan your summer getaway and each of these small towns offers a shopping lover's paradise! Especially if you are in to unique and or handmade items. Some of these are mountain towns there could be a good winter destination as well. As long as you don't mind the cold that is. We've got multiple areas of the country covered, so whether you want to fly or drive one of these is doable!
View the full article here or keep reading for the list!
The Best Small Towns For Shopping
According to USA Today Readers
10. Camden, Maine
Located on the mid-coast of Maine you'll find Camden. The downtown is home to many upscale shops, antique shops, and general stores for all your shopping pleasure.
9. New Hope, Pennsylvania
This scenic small town is located on the Delaware River. It's known for its history, bed & breakfasts, and of course shopping. In the downtown district, you will find a sprawling collection of boutiques, gift shops, galleries, and more!
8. Sedona, Arizona
The scenic red rocks aren't the only thing Sedona is known for. There are tons of shopping destinations no matter what you're looking for. Apparel, art, home decor, antiques, beauty, jewelry, and everything else you may want.
7. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
According to CarmelCalifornia.com: Carmel shopping is metropolitan style, though wholly unique in the setting. It is also an all-day experience, and then some. The most discriminating shopper is sure to find something of great appeal in one of the town's hidden passageways or curlicue-roofed shops. From outdoor malls to family-owned boutiques, Carmel offers a shopping environment that wants nothing but infinite time to explore.
6. Dahlonega, Georgia
The best small-town Georgia shopping is found in the northern part of the state in Dahlonega. Gift shops, wine tasting rooms, furniture, antiques, home decor, and more!
5. Highlands, North Carolina
The main street of this mountain town plays host to unique small business shopping. Browse offerings here.
4. Cape May, New Jersey
This quaint town on the Jersey Cape boasts the Washington Mall, a three-block outdoor shopping mall filled with shops, brick pathways, fountains, and benches. More shopping is also available in the Washington Commons and Carpenter Square Mall among others.
3. Montpelier, Vermont
A previous winner of this title is Montpelier. While in this pedestrian-friendly town be sure to browse the numerous independently-owned boutiques, as well as local merchants selling crafts, books, music items, gifts, clothing, decor and much much more.
2. Rhinebeck, New York
You'll find historic Rhinebeck nestled in the Hudson Valley. Shopping in the area is full of Books, Music, Clothing, Shoes, Gifts, Stationery, Furniture, Jewelry, Home Decor, Art, Antiques, Wine & Spirits, and more!
1. Frenchtown, New Jersey
The borough of Frenchtown, NJ is located along the banks of the Hudson River. And its numerous boutiques make it the best small town for shopping in the country! Guess I'll have to check it out.
