THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SHOPPING LOCAL IN RALEIGH

If you like the idea of shopping local in downtown Raleigh and supporting small retailers, and have been searching on your phone for local shops near me, we’ve got some great suggestions!

Downtown is the perfect place to go shopping in Raleigh. In fact, it’s our favorite of the seven areas that make up the municipality of Raleigh, and just like we support the local Raleigh restaurants, we also like to support local retailers!

When you visit Raleigh, downtown is where you’ll find historic neighborhoods, world-class museums, excellent restaurants, performing arts venues, great coffee shops, and some fantastic local retail stores!

This unique women’s + gift boutique store stocks 60+ cause-based brands where your purchasing power does good. Come and shop clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, greeting cards and much more.

1. THE FLOURISH MARKET

Operated by the Logan family since 1965, their name says it all, a One Stop Garden Shop – from flowers to fountains, houseplants to outdoor furniture, plus unique gifts and accessories.

2. LOGAN’S ONE STOP GARDEN SHOP

What a wonderful concept and store Designed for Joy is. This nonprofit provides second chance employment to vulnerable women coming from trafficking, homelessness, time in prison, overcoming addiction or other vulnerable situations.

3. DESIGNED FOR JOY

We love the concept behind Black Friday Market. This retail department store in the heart of downtown Raleigh allows black owned businesses, creators and artists to sell their products commission free under the one roof, or in their online store.

4. BLACK FRIDAY MARKET

Curate is all about shop local Raleigh. They showcase over 60 local artists in their cute and cozy downtown Raleigh storefront with a nice collection of handmade goods. Artists rotate monthly so there is always a reason to stop by for something new.

5. CURATE

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