Dec. 17. By Dave Yochum. Jamestown, the owner of landmark mixed-use projects around the world, met residents around Birkdale Village at Community in Christ Lutheran Church last night. The new owner of Birkdale Village hopes to gain approval for a previously denied rezoning request that would allow a 100-foot-tall office, 150 apartments, a hotel, two […]
Dec. 12. By Dave Yochum. The International Council of Shopping Centers has recognized newly reimagined Birkdale Village with the Gold ICSC Global Design & Development Award. It is one of only eight retail and mixed-use properties around the world to be recognized by the prestigious trade association. Others include the Lovi Center in China’s Xi’an […]
Sept. 10. Mother-daughter duo Robin Galloway and Samantha Stevens opened Airlie Baby in one of the 225-square-foot tiny retail shops at Birkdale Village less than two years ago. Now, the pair is preparing to expand the concept into a larger, more long-term storefront along Lindholm Drive after a successful incubation period. The new store is […]
Aug. 14. Jamestown, a global, design-focused real estate investment and management firm with $11.7 billion in assets, will acquire the Atlanta subsidiary of North American Properties (NAP), a family-owned real estate company founded by William J. Williams, Sr. in 1954. The Atlanta subsidiary, which has $2 billion in assets under management, owns Birkdale Village in […]
June 26. Huntersville native Conrad Hunter opened Foxcroft Wine Co.’s newest location in Birkdale Village Wednesday. The company’s fifth location has a prime spot overlooking the community gathering space, more than 40 wines available by the glass and a food menu is inspired by wine-driven cultures. “Elevated classics” like House-Ground Burger and Truffle Fries, charcuterie […]
April 24. Apparently delighted with Birkdale Village, The Cheesecake Factory Inc. will open North Italia in the former Fox & Hound space in Birkdale later this year. Fox & Hound had a two-decade run in Birkdale Village. North Italia will take over the 7,400 square foot space and turn a “modern lens on Italian cooking […]
Feb. 28. Evereve, located next to Uniquities in Birkdale Village, opens today with a contemporary, upscale look for everyday fashion. ‘Favored by women from households with average incomes of $150K-plus, the brand became a mainstay in in top malls and centers.’ —Chain Store Age The Edina, Minn. retailer carries such brands as Citizens of Humanity, […]
Dec. 5. The Birkdale Village Apple store will open at 10 am on Dec. 14 in the old Pier One space at the corner of Townley and Lindholm. It replaces the Apple store in Northlake Mall which closed without warning in early March 1 in the wake of three shooting over a short period of […]
Oct. 16. The hair blowout salon Drybar is opening Oct. 20 in Birkdale Village, focusing on blowouts. A founding member rate offer must be accepted before the franchise opens. Lilly Pulitzer Fashion retailer Lilly Pulitzer opened in Birkdale Village at16925 Birkdale Commons Pkwy Suite A, Huntersville. Hours are: 10 am – 7 pm Monday – Thursday; […]
Aug. 22. Owner Jon Dressler says he will close his namesake restaurant in Birkdale Village and open another Fin & Fino eatery in its place. The original restaurant, which dates back to 2003, is expected to close this fall. ‘Exciting changes’ at Birkdale “With all of the exciting changes coming to Birkdale Village, we feel […]