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Raleigh shopping center with Dick's, Nordstrom sold for $28M
The shopping plaza across from the Triangle Town Center has changed hands again as a New Jersey firm makes its entrance into the Raleigh market.
Downtown Raleigh restaurant to open second location near Lenovo Center
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Restaurant roundup: Burger chain eyes Downtown Raleigh
Plus, Museum of Art to host acclaimed restaurateur for book event.
Downtown Cary lands seafood spot made famous by 'Shark Tank'
Downtown Cary is adding another popular business to its surging retail lineup.
Popular Pittsburgh ice cream brand expands to North Carolina Original
Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream, a Pittsburgh-based ice cream franchise, is setting up shop at 325 Blake St. near Moore Square in Downtown Raleigh. The shop plans to open by the end of the year, a spokesperson confirmed. Click here to read more from our partners at the Pittsburgh Business Times. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Raleigh, Durham and Eastern NC restaurants join Michelin lineup
Restaurants in Raleigh, Durham and Carrboro expect to see a revenue boost from the recognition.
Streets at Southpoint evicts retailer, sues for $623K in unpaid rent
This isn't the first eviction the company has faced at a North Carolina mall.
Popular Pittsburgh ice cream brand expands to North Carolina
The shop plans to open downtown by the end of the year with another Wake County location in the works.
Popular ice cream brand comes to Raleigh for North Carolina debut
The shop plans to open downtown by the end of the year with another Wake County location in the works.
Indoor adventure park closes in Durham
The venue featured rock climbing and obstacle courses geared toward adults.
Upscale seafood restaurant eyes North Hills for first Triangle location
The full-service restaurant is looking at going in at a new tower in North Hills.
Recruiter’s call leads Raleigh construction firm to a $357M Florida acquisition
An acquisition streak and a new headquarters keeps the company in growth mode following its IPO.
What’s replacing Raleigh’s shuttered Bahama Breeze? Now we know
The property is near a bustling area for development.
Raleigh construction CEO launches luxury handbag line at Paris Fashion Week
John Cooper built a $160 million construction company. His newest venture? Luxury handbags that just debuted at Paris Fashion Week.
Glenwood South loses a 12-year office tenant to North Hills
A $100M design firm's Raleigh office is trading the bar scene for North Hills.
They left London finance jobs for gelato. Now their Cary shop is on track for $400K
The shop has been named the best gelato outside Italy, and the owners are planning to expand.
Asian grocer replaces shuttered Harris Teeter in Morrisville
Specialty grocers are moving into the Triangle’s empty supermarkets and targeting a growing demographic in the region.
Bida Manda has new owners, and they’re eyeing a possible second location
One of Raleigh's most well-known restaurants will see changes.
Prime Barbecue investor sues pitmaster over new RTP restaurant backed by Hurricanes star
The investor lawsuit follows the announcement of a partnership with a Carolina Hurricanes star for a new restaurant planned for Research Triangle Park.
Triangle execs on the secret to getting ahead: Tell your story
Executives from major employers detail how shifting from boastfulness to self-advocacy helps professionals advance within their organizations.
New Raleigh studio offers immersive experience for builders, design pros
The venue allows architects and builders to visualize projects at scale.
Raleigh muffin shop that went viral expands off Capital Boulevard
The business is tripling its space to meet demand from dozens of wholesale accounts.
Downtown Raleigh's round hotel reopens with $36M facelift (photos)
The New York owner poured tens of millions of dollars into updating the longtime property that was formerly a Holiday Inn.
French bakery to fill former Zest Cafe space at Raleigh shopping center
The former Zest Cafe space is getting a touch of Paris.
Crabtree Valley Mall's biggest addition in years opens (photos)
The Raleigh mall has been getting plenty of additions and upgrades under its new ownership.
Longtime Raleigh coffee shop to open second location on Hillsborough St.
The coffee business is filling a former restaurant space.
Longtime cafe joins $10M facelift at office tower overlooking I-40
The office tower is the new headquarters for a fast-growing company.
Raleigh hotel, 3 others in North Carolina earn Michelin Key designation
The four hotels are among 65 hotels around the country to newly receive Key designations
Restaurant roundup: Raleigh restaurant named among best in the country
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Keeping the music alive
Venue owners say declining alcohol sales and post-pandemic habits have made it harder to operate. One hasn't turned a profit since buying the business.
Raleigh law firm moves to new office after 40 years on Glenwood Avenue
The firm is growing across all sectors, but especially its CRE and M&A practices.
Restaurant roundup: Raleigh restaurant named among best in the country - Triangle Business Journal
4 hours ago Anyone who lives in the Golden State should be aware that California has undergone a pizza renaissance in the past several years. And now it seems that the country known for its discerning pizza taste is taking note in a big way. On Tuesday, Italy-based culinary guide 50 Top Pizza released its …
Longtime Raleigh tourism chief set to retire
Dennis Edwards oversaw growth from 10.4 million visitors in 2007 to 19.1 million in 2025. Hotel occupancy taxes tripled during his tenure.
Raleigh hotel operator files for bankruptcy months after $28M sale of downtown property
Lots of debt and litigation tied to the Sheraton property downtown.
Hospitality leader plans boutique hotel as rezoning request hits Downtown Raleigh
Julia Davis is in the early stages of bringing a boutique hotel with a full-service restaurant, cafe and cocktail bar to Raleigh.
Knightdale Marketplace fetches $86.7 million as institutional interest in retail centers surges
The center sold for half that price in 2019.
Arizona-based retailer snags former Francesca’s space at Village District
The store plans to open by the end of the year.
Restaurant roundup: Morgan Street Food Hall lands barbecue joint
A Michelin-recognized pitmaster expands in Raleigh while a Durham fixture shifts to catering. Meanwhile, new international flavors arrive at Poyner Place.
International chef debuts Italian restaurant in Raleigh
The Italian eatery joins several other dining concepts at a new development in Raleigh.
Patrick Shanahan doubles down on North Hills with new cocktail bar
The owner of multiple bars and a James Beard-nominated restaurant is now planning to open North Hills' only standalone cocktail bar.
Seaboard Station adds gym, cafe to wellness cluster
A local gym expands to Downtown Raleigh along wth a cafe focused on nutrition.
Lease dispute between Wegmans, Cary landlord heats up
The grocer is battling its Cary landlord over an unbuilt store at Fenton. And a judge just made an impactful ruling.
Restaurant roundup: Irish pub lands near downtown Cary
Plus, longtime Raleigh restaurant turns to GoFundMe to stay afloat.
Raleigh hotel group doubles North Hills office space, plans to hire
The company has multiple hotels under construction.
Downtown Raleigh to get Neapolitan pizzeria with speakeasy next door
A consultant-turned-restaurateur is helping to bring new life to a property in the Warehouse District.
Michelin-trained chefs to open two restaurants in Durham
A husband-and-wife team with Michelin pedigree is planting culinary roots in Durham.
Carolina Hurricanes star teams with local barbecue pitmaster on new restaurant
It's one of the most hotly anticipated restaurant openings in the Triangle in recent memory.
Latest trend in wellness retail comes to Raleigh with more Triangle locations planned
A local entrepreneur wants to open several locations for a chain of longevity centers across the region.
Raleigh unveils $90M pathway connecting downtown to Dix Park
Can a 16-minute walk transform the city of Raleigh? Downtown leaders sure think so.
New bar and bottle shop targets growth in southwest Wake County
The owners considered opening a brewery but opted for a taproom instead, citing market challenges and the higher cost of operating at scale.
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