Two Raleigh retail stories are moving this fall. Crabtree Valley Mall is bringing back its merchandising carts after a year away, while a national flooring chain is opening its first store in the city.
Here are key takeaways:
- Retail merchandising carts are back in the hallways at Crabtree Valley Mall after owner Macerich removed them in September 2025 as part of a $60 million modernization. The mall has also added a DICK’S House of Sport in the former Sears space, a wine and cocktail bar called Arthur’s inside Belk and a new BoxLunch location.
- Atlanta-based Floor & Decor is opening its first Raleigh warehouse store at 3131 Capital Blvd., with a grand opening set for Thursday, Nov. 5. The specialty hard-surface flooring retailer, which operates more than 280 stores nationwide, quietly opened to customers on Oct. 15 and will mark the official launch with a ribbon cutting and a chance to win a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado.
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
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