A new store is opening at Raleigh’s North Hills. What to know
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- Gorjana signed lease for a North Hills store, its third location in NC.
- Opening date at Main District next to True Food Kitchen has not been announced.
- The Raleigh development gains multiple openings: restaurants, retailers and brand entries.
A jewelry brand that’s expanding in North Carolina has signed a lease for a second store in the Triangle.
Gorjana, based in California, is opening a new location in Raleigh’s North Hills development.
This will be the brand’s third store in North Carolina, after locations at The Streets at Southpoint mall in Durham and SouthPark in Charlotte opened earlier this year.
An opening date has not been announced for the North Hills store, which will be located in the Main District next to True Food Kitchen.
Founded in Laguna Beach in 2004, Gorjana is known for its layerable, mix-and-match gold jewelry featuring gems such as diamonds, opals and sapphires.
“We are thrilled to welcome Gorjana to North Hills,” Stacey Buescher, managing director of operations at Kane Realty, said in a news release. “Their focus on creating a personal, welcoming shopping experience aligns beautifully with our goal of making North Hills a destination where people love to spend time.”
Gorjana will join the jewelry stores Bofemme, Fink’s Jewelers and Kendra Scott at North Hills.
Recent and future openings at North Hills
Also in the Main District, Evereve and Altar’d State recently opened. Both stores offer clothing, shoes and accessories for women.
The luxury brand Veronica Beard is taking a space next to Chanel in the Main District. This marks Veronica Beard’s entrance into the Triangle market, but its second North Carolina location. The store is expected to open in early 2026.
Sixty Vines is targeting a December launch in the Main District. The massive, two-story restaurant will offer indoor and outdoor seating, including a rooftop lounge, and 60 wines on tap alongside a menu of substantial dishes such as pastas, pizzas and steaks.
Local favorite Standard Beer + Food’s North Hills Innovation District location has been under construction for months, but fans must continue to wait to experience the 5,600-square-foot indoor space and 15,000-square-foot patio.
Another dining option that originated in downtown Raleigh, Benchwarmers Bagels is expanding to North Hills, with an anticipated opening next year. The bagel shop just opened its second location at Rockway.
The dog-friendly restaurant Barking Dog is expanding out of New York to the Raleigh development. Customers will find outdoor seating and an eclectic cafe menu with salads, soups, sandwiches and pasta.
