Retail Fix

Retail Fix

Your May workout, flower and jewelry hot spot selects

Cropping up at the NC State Farmers Market’s garden center site in 2025, Logan’s Garden Shop is returning to its roots—literally (its first location was at the OG Hodges Street farmers market ~60 years ago). @logantrd 

Like to move it, move it? Free People’s unique fitness-themed boutique FP Movement is making moves to Village District, with chic activewear, bags, wellness products and other cute workout apparel that’ll allow you to slay while you sweat. @fpmovement

“Face the facts”—your friends’ skincare ain’t for you. Treat yourself to a glow-up while giving some love to the skin you’re via Lizzie Hanes’ new Five Points skincare studio offering customized facials, brow services and more. Jelly mask, anyone? @lizzy_hanes

It’s a charmed life, indeed, as Bofémme’s charm bar, hat bar and permanent jewelry boutique brings the sparkle to Makers Alley—from dainty gold delicacies to standout statement pieces. @shopbofemme

One yoga class away from a good mood? Your (second) daily dose is now in Midtown a la Dose Yoga’s newly bowed Makers Alley oasis, complete with smoothies—plus a contrast therapy flex. @doseyoga

OK, bloomer! Growing good vibes in Makers Alley, Nashville-based flower truck-turned-shop Amelia’s Flowers’ gives you the op to stop and smell the roses—and take some home, natch—as it lays roots in Raleigh. @ameliasflowertruck

It’s giving high-intensity and low-impact at its finest. Reform yourself at RIW’s newest feel-good Pilates-inspired fitness hub Solidcore opening this month. Trust us, it’s a [solid] workout. @solidcore

Retail Fix

Retail Fix

Where to exercise, shop and self-care this spring.

Lights down, music up. Sign up for a [solidcore] workout at RIW this summer for high-intensity and low-impact training that’ll leave ya beat. After all, only hotties do Pilates. @solidcore

Calling all coastal grandmas and cowboys! Make your way to Madewell’s and J. Crew’s upcoming North Hills outposts for all your preppy-meets-cool selects. Shopping mode: activated. @madewell; @jcrew

Fit check! Channel your best self via Life Time Fitness’ upcoming Alston Town Center outpost in Northwest Cary feat. luxe pools, pickleball courts, a lineup of workout classes and an array of elevated amenities. … Massage, anyone?@lifetime.life

North Hills is expanding! Find three newbies slated to bow this bring: blossoming Nashville-based florist brand Amelia’s Flowers; inflatable party palace The BalloonZ Shop; and Dose Yoga and Smoothie Bar, the perfect studio for Zen and smooth sips. @ameliasflowertruck; @balloonz.shop; @doseyoga

Glow up your space with a small-batch soy candle from September Candle Studio, another recently bowed RIW retailer (yup, RIW is clearly lit!). Find your fragrance fix in a smattering of shapes and hues—because boring candles are so out—or channel your inner Jan (iykyk) and book a DIY class. @septcandlestudio 

Welcome to the jungle! Urban Pothos’ second storefront is taking root at Raleigh Iron Works with all the more mean green plant decor of your dreams. And be sure to pop into a propagation class to multiply your ~buds~ and save some moola. @urbanpothos

DTR’s about to get a whole lot greener! Copperline Plant Co. is cropping up in a new locale this year to host more plants, pots, people and workshops. Two green thumbs up! @copperlineplants

Vibes stay high at The Hightide Salon + Suite’s new DTR suites now flourishing above Flourish Market, where the self-care ops abound. From Russian manicures and new updos to massage therapy and permanent lip blush—it’s giving big slay energy. @thehightidesalon

Retail Fix

Retail Fix

Shop till you drop for local art, books and furniture this month

Botany plants lately? No matter the answer, you’re gonna wanna check out Raleigh Iron Works’ recently announced tenants, local houseplant shop Urban Pothos and Nashville-based on-demand florist Amelia’s Flowers, perf for any plant parent/flower fanatic—both slated to bow this fall. You grow, girl/boy! @ameliasflowertruck; @urbanpothos

Urban Pothos

Drumroll, please 🥁! Pop-Up Shops on Martin Street’s newest tenants Art by SRG and Needle & Thread Co. are primed for all your style needs—from upcycled clothing and band tees galore to artwork simply celebrating the beauty of being human. How on point. @artbysrg; @needlethreadco

“Self-care, I’m treatin’ me right.” Take a hint from Mac Miller and indulge at DTR’s The Self Care Marketplace, a one-stop shop for goodies that’ll make ya feel, well, good—from yoga gear and homemade goods to soaps and teas. @theselfcaremarketplacenc 

Add this one to your Goodreads list. Follow Raleighite Andrea Lytle Peet’s journey via her inspirational book, Hope Fights Back, as she learns to live her life to the fullest with ALS. YGG! @go_on_be_brave

Home decor ops just keep getting bed-er (see what we did there). … Find NC-based Fairfield Chair debuting its Camille Collection, which flaunts classically designed beds, nightstands and dressers. Sweet dreams, indeed! @fairfieldchair

Start every month with an “aww!” when you glance at Perfectly Imperfect Pups’ first-ever Triangle Dogs of the Year Calendar feting paws-itively perfect pups—with proceeds benefiting high-risk and special needs dogs. Paws for applause! @pipsrescue 

Walk, walk, fashion baby. Raleigh Denim Workshop made an appearance on the runway at New York Fashion Week, showcasing its upcycled and reworked denim with playful touches. How jean-ius (!). @raleighworkshop

Raleigh Denim Photo by Giles Clement courtesy of Raleigh Denim Workshop; The Self Care Marketplace place photo by Kimberly Thigpen; Triangle Dogs of the Year Calendar photo by Five Freedoms Photography; remaining photos courtesy of brands