New stores at Midway and 211 (Shallotte, Brunswick: bankruptcy, construction, college)

[btcountess]

Anyone heard about other stores going in where Lowes Foods is being built? I heard Target was a possibility - that would be beyond fantastic!

[carolinadawg2]

It will all be small shops, restaurants, banks, etc. No Target there. Here's a link to a recent article:

Lowes Foods at Midway construction equipment expected on site this week - The State Port Pilot : News

[Mr. Purple 2]

Thanks for the link about the development. I put my Jeep in four wheel drive and drove the property this weekend. The development is way too small for a big box store. I know that the Brunswick County Economic Development Commission was trying to find a developer to build a "regional" shopping center with big box stores near the intersection of 211 and 17 at Supply. With the county taking over the commission, I wonder what is the status of that idea?

[carolinadawg2]

Originally Posted by Mr. Purple 2

Thanks for the link about the development. I put my Jeep in four wheel drive and drove the property this weekend. The development is way too small for a big box store. I know that the Brunswick County Economic Development Commission was trying to find a developer to build a "regional" shopping center with big box stores near the intersection of 211 and 17 at Supply. With the county taking over the commission, I wonder what is the status of that idea?

I'm sure once the county hires a new economic development director the recruitment of new retail will continue to be a priority. But its all about the demographics...if Target (or whoever) thinks there is a site in Brunswick County that fits what they are looking for as far as population density, income, etc., then they will locate a store here. Otherwise, they won't. The county can pitch to them, but ultimately its the numbers that have to work. Personally, I think its still a ways off before that happens.

[carolinadawg2]

Looks like they are pouring concrete for the floors of the shopping center at 211 and Midway Road. Should see some steel going up soon.

[Mr. Purple 2]

The sign on 211 says the Lowes will open in spring 2016. The Tractor Supply in Shallotte is almost ready to open and it just broke ground a few months ago.

[btcountess]

Where in Shallotte? I love Tractor Supply.

[carolinadawg2]

Originally Posted by btcountess

Where in Shallotte? I love Tractor Supply.

Main Street just south of Hwy. 130.

[carolinadawg2]

Originally Posted by Mr. Purple 2

The sign on 211 says the Lowes will open in spring 2016. The Tractor Supply in Shallotte is almost ready to open and it just broke ground a few months ago.

Yeah, they haven't tried very hard to get it built quickly. Not sure what the deal is.

[Mr. Purple 2]

Originally Posted by carolinadawg2

Yeah, they haven't tried very hard to get it built quickly. Not sure what the deal is.

I believe the first developer went into bankruptcy. I talked to a an old frat brother from college in the retail site development and he said it was a "risky" location. He said that the traffic/vehicle data from NC was low and the demographics were not good.