Six openings shape the evolving Charlotte-area mall scene in 2025
Charlotte malls are seeing a wave of new openings, adding more options for shoppers and diners. Gibson Mill Market in Concord will welcome Piatto Fresco, a Mediterranean eatery, and Gelato di Luna, known for Italian desserts. Over at Concord Mills, shoppers can explore the new Cavender’s Boot City and attend the Tianyu Lights lantern festival.
At SouthPark, luxury brands like Bally and Boss are joining, while Zara plans its first North Carolina store in the mall by 2026. Belk is also expanding with new outlet stores at Eastridge Mall in Gastonia and other locations, bringing more deals to the region.
NO. 1: TRENDY FASHION RETAILER ZARA IS MAKING ITS NC DEBUT IN CHARLOTTE, REPORT SAYS
The popular fast-fashion store from Spain is expanding in the U.S. | Published March 17, 2023 | Read Full Story by Catherine Muccigrosso
NO. 2: HERE’S WHAT’S NEW AT SOUTHPARK MALL, CONCORD MILLS AND CHARLOTTE PREMIUM OUTLETS
All three Simon shopping centers have seen recent openings with more planned. | Published February 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by Catherine Muccigrosso
NO. 3: AMERICAN FASHION DESIGNER COUPLE TO MAKE NC DEBUT WITH CHARLOTTE STORES IN SOUTHPARK
The husband-and-wife duo opened their first store in 2007 in Atlanta. | Published November 14, 2024 | Read Full Story by Catherine Muccigrosso
NO. 4: BELK OPENING MORE OUTLET STORES IN NC, INCLUDING NEAR CHARLOTTE AND RALEIGH
The Charlotte-based department store chain opened its first outlet store in 2023. | Published February 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Catherine Muccigrosso
NO. 5: TWO EATERIES TO DEBUT, ADDING NEW FLAVORS TO GIBSON MILL MARKET FOOD HALL IN CONCORD
The market was the city’s first food hall, opening three years ago in a repurposed mill. | Published April 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Catherine Muccigrosso
NO. 6: CONCORD MILLS EXPANDS LINEUP WITH LANTERN FESTIVAL, NEW STORES AND RESCUED TURTLE
The Simon mall expands to 190 stores, plus a new limited time exhibit. | Published April 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Catherine Muccigrosso…