Shopping guide: Micro-retail storefronts now open at Centro Railyard in South End

The big picture: Even before the pandemic, new and trendy retailers were choosing new and trendy South End developments over traditional malls.

• Being able to shop in an open-air setting like at Centro Railyard is a big draw for health-conscious shoppers.

Where things stand: Twelve of the 15 micro-retailers at Centro Railyard are now open. Retailers coming soon include Morelia, a gourmet paleta shop; Kika Stretch Studios, a fitness studio; and Boba Baba, which will sell boba tea and pastries.

Open now:

• Outlaw Hair Co.– Hair studio specializing in curls and color
• CLT Boutique – Boutique offering women’s clothing, shoes, accessories and kids’ clothing
• Five13Studio – Women’s clothing and apparel shop
• Glory Days Apparel – Clothing and accessories for men, women and kids
• The Cactus Club – Locally-grown plant shop
• Shear Essence – Luxury pet grooming and dog walking
• You Got Swank– Men’s and women’s apparel
• olpr. Leather Goods – Handmade leather goods
• Derby City Skates – Skate and roller derby gear (South End’s largest roller skate store)
• The Brown Sugar Collab – Home, bath & body, hair & skincare products that are handmade or developed by minority women
• BW Sweets Bakery – A dessert bar with grab-and-go goodies and sweet treats
• eBike Central – Electronic bicycle dealer

Here’s a look around.

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