RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. [November 27, 2024] – Shoppers from across the Triangle will discover unique, handcrafted gifts at Boxyard RTP’s inaugural Holiday Pop-Up Shop, a boutique shopping destination open now through Jan. 15, 2025. As part of Research Triangle Foundation (RTF)’s Small Business Saturday celebrations, the pop-up shop is holding a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
While attendees browse a curated selection of local art and trendy fashion finds, they can savor a free cupcake from BuzzyBakes and listen to festive tunes courtesy of DJ Al-Ski Love. Shoppers will also enjoy exclusive deals and be entered into giveaways with every purchase.
Vendors participating in the Holiday Pop-Up Shop include:
- Aesthetic Appeal Jewelry, selling necklaces, bracelets, hand chains and kimonos
- Cope Aesthetic, offering custom painting on sneakers and clothing
- Dyed Down, selling tie dye sweatshirts, baby onesies and holiday apparel
- Red Ruby Glass Slipper Boutique, a women’s fashion boutique selling trendy styles
To learn more about the grand opening celebration and Holiday Pop Up Shop, visit https://boxyard.rtp.org/events/holiday-pop-up-shop-grand-opening/. Bites and beverages are available for purchase from select Boxyard RTP vendors. The full list of vendors can be accessed via https://boxyard.rtp.org/vendors/.
About Boxyard RTP
Boxyard RTP is a retail and venue space comprised of 40 upcycled shipping containers located on the western side of Hub RTP, the Park’s 100-acre downtown district. Here, people can unwind and enjoy an experience unique to the Triangle region. Committed to social entrepreneurship, Boxyard RTP represents a diverse mix of vendors, offerings and events that are accessible to people in and out of RTP. First opened in 2021, the venue includes an indoor-outdoor gathering space, dog park and performance stage with a robust event program featuring music, fitness classes, comedy nights and more. For more information, visit https://boxyard.rtp.org.
About Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina
Since 1959, the Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina (RTF) has served Research Triangle Park in its mission to facilitate collaboration among our region’s industries, universities, and workforce and create economic impact for the residents of North Carolina by attracting the world’s most innovative companies and top-tier talent to North Carolina. Comprised of 7,000 acres, its boundaries are centrally located among Duke University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. RTP is home to 55,000 employees and more than 375 companies and national labs, including Apple, BASF, Biogen, Cisco Systems, EPA, Fidelity Investments, IBM, LabCorp, Lenovo, Eli Lilly, NetApp, NIEHS, RTI International and United Therapeutics. For more information, visit https://rtp.org.
Media Contact for RTF
Ana Velez
Marketing Manager
velez@rtp.org