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May 8, 2025

International Grocery Store Coming To Oleander Drive

By Cece Nunn, posted May 8, 2025

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 occupied by Kimbrell's Furniture, for $5.4 million in April, according to tax records. Kimbrell's had purchased the n ...

May 7, 2025

Downtown Retail Space Gets Hot

By Emma Dill, posted May 7, 2025

Tennessee-based hot sauce chain Pepper Palace had been eyeing Wilmington for a new location for about two years when Tavis Scholz, the company’s South region director, toured a storefront on North Front Street that was up for lease. Scholz said the space at 10 N. Front St. and the Wilmington market, more broadly, seemed like a perfect fit for Pepper Palace brand. ...

Apr 30, 2025

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, according to a Mayfaire news release Wednesday. The business mixes food and drinks with arcade games. Founded in 1982 ...

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Apr 23, 2025

Sheetz Opening Carolina Beach Road Location Next Week

By Staff Reports, posted Apr 23, 2025

Gas station and convenience store chain Sheetz plans to open its 6401 Carolina Beach Road location May 1, according to an announcement Wednesday. Sheetz opened its first two Wilmington-area locations in July.  According to the Sheetz announcement, grand opening festivities will begin outside the 6401 Carolina Beach Road store at 9 a.m. with multiple prizes award ...

Feb 14, 2025

Dollar Tree Coming To Oleander Drive Shopping Center

By Cece Nunn, posted Feb 14, 2025

The Dollar Tree is coming to Hanover Center. The national discount chain, which has raised its prices in recent years from $1 to a range of $1.25 to $7, will occupy 11,000 square feet formerly leased by Pier 1 Imports. Efforts to reach Dollar Tree representatives to find out when the store might open and other details were not successful this week. Dollar Tree signed ...

Feb 12, 2025

Publix Confirms Upcoming Leland Store

By Staff Reports, posted Feb 12, 2025

A Publix grocery store is coming to Leland. In an announcement Wednesday, company officials said they had signed a lease for a new store at Savannah Branch Town Center, a commercial development at U.S. 17 and Lanvale Road. According to a news release, the 50,325-square-foot store will employ 140 associates. "An opening timeframe has not yet been determin ...

Jan 22, 2025

Retail Staples Recount Resiliency

By David Frederiksen, posted Jan 22, 2025

While some stores come and go in downtown Wilmington, others have remained part of the area’s central business district (CBD) for decades, continuing to serve customers through hurricanes, recessions and a global pandemic. The CBD is located between the Cape Fear River and Third Street to the east, and Red Cross Street and Ann Street to the north and south. The ...

Oct 10, 2024

The owners of Wilmington-based Pawville and Paw Springs Veterinary Hospitals are partnering with a Maryland company to continue growing their pet services empire. Phil Miller, who started Pawville with his wife, Amanda, in 2007, recently announced to clients that his company has partnered with WagWay Group, a private equity-backed business in Maryland that is a parent c ...

Jul 8, 2024

Sheetz Opening In Hampstead

By Staff Reports, posted Jul 8, 2024

Sheetz is opening its first-ever location in the Wilmington area this week, according to a news release. The gas station and convenience store chain will begin welcoming customers Tuesday to its location at 17000 U.S. 17 in Hampstead. According to the release, grand opening festivities will begin outside the store at 9 a.m. with prizes awarded. The store’s offi ...

Jul 5, 2024

National Firm Acquires Audio, Video Retailer In Wilmington

By Beth A. Klahre, posted Jul 5, 2024

Audio Advice, known nationally for expertise in home theaters and smart home systems, recently announced the acquisition of The Audio Lab, one of the longest-running specialty audio-video retailers in Wilmington. As part of its growth strategy, Audio Advice had been assessing several markets for expansion or acquisition. CEO Scott Newnam spearheaded the initiative with ...

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