The stores and shops in Moore County are frequented not only by residents and tourists, but also by the residents of the surrounding counties who view Moore County as a shopping destination.  In the past several years, Moore County has seen a tremendous increase in retail construction. 

  

 

The many specialty boutiques, one-of-a-kind stores, and eateries found throughout the County suit a variety of tastes.  Above:  Broad Street, downtown Southern Pines (courtesy of CVB)

 

  

The Retail Trade sector is the 3rd largest private-sector employer in the county.  Its impact is also seen in tourist expenditures: 

In 2009, on an average day, visitors spent approximately $201,538 daily on food and beverages, and $158,415 daily for retail purchases at a variety of shops and stores in Moore County. 

Source: Pinehurst-Southern Pines-Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau 

 
  
RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES
Retail economic opportunities are plentiful with a variety of retail spaces and sites available. 

Located next to Comfort Inn on U.S. Highway 15-501 in Pinehurst, Fairway Village is a new 14,400 square-foot retail development.  Tenants currently include Hickory Tavern and Fratello’s Italian restaurant.  A second phase, Fairway Village II, is planned beside Fairway Village for completion by June, 2014 and will feature 30,000 square feet of space.   

Mill Creek Village is at the intersection of Airport Road and NC Highway 22 near Whispering Pines.  The development’s anchor store, Harris Teeter, is now open, and 18,000 square feet of smaller retail spaces and 4 outparcels are also available.   

Construction is underway on a new, 24-acre mixed-use development just off of U.S. Highway 15-501 and Morganton Road.  Southern Pines Village will feature approximately 180,000 to 200,000 square feet of retail space that includes a Kohl’s department store.

 
> For information on other available retail spaces and/or sites, please contact us.
 
 

MOORE COUNTY TAXABLE SALES

Month	2009	2010	2011	10-11 $ Change	10-11 % Change
January	$79,840,851	$77,267,589	$85,577,049	$8,309,460	10.8%
February	$51,276,921	$54,510,008	$64,019,526	$9,509,518	17.4%
March	$50,604,439	$61,795,687	$64,839,560	$3,043,873	4.9%
April	$61,964,432	$74,105,570	$76,800,943	$2,695,373	3.6%
May	$62,011,314	$74,517,042	$80,947,975	$6,430,933	8.6%
June	$61,586,687	$75,499,982	$77,760,361	$2,260,379	3.0%
July	$59,804,290	$73,734,562	$81,581,062	$7,846,500	10.6%
August	$55,281,617	$72,279,940	$73,345,431	$1,065,491	1.5%
September	$60,497,261	$74,404,776	$76,142,257	$1,737,481	2.3%
October	$67,043,500	$71,886,984	$75,567,142	$3,680,158	5.1%
November	$79,659,098	$75,714,071	not released yet
December	$68,840,681	$76,025,250
Total	$758,411,091	$861,741,461	$756,581,306

Source:  NC Department of Revenue – Monthly Sales & Use Tax Statistics 
 
> 2008 Total Taxable Sales = $777,365,651

> 2007 Total Taxable Sales = $827,018,390

> 2006 Total Taxable Sales = $782,426,156