New J. Crew format coming to Park Road Shopping Center

A new type of J. Crew store is coming to the Park Road Shopping Center, according to building permits filed with the city. Called J. Crew Mercantile, the store will sell the same line as the company’s factory outlet locations. Judging from our Agenda Instagram reaction, Charlotte is excited for this…

New @jcrew concept named J. Crew Mercantile (similar to a factory outlet) coming to Park Road Shopping Center. 5,600 square feet. Only other J. Crew store like this is in Dallas. Charlotte … so trendy.

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Fast facts

• J. Crew Mercantile was announced back in July, and the Charlotte location would be one of the first of its kind. So far, only one is open – in Dallas.
• Looks like this is going in the old Toys & Co. space.
• 5,600 square feet
• Contractors are getting ready to work on new restrooms, lighting, interior fixtures and exterior facade improvements.
• The addition would join Chopt as a new big-name tenant.
• J. Crew has traditional retail stores at SouthPark and Northlake malls. Factory locations are at Charlotte Premium Outlets and Concord Mills.