Concord Mills to get several new stores, an NC coffee shop and a children’s play area

A North Carolina coffee roaster, several retailers and a children’s play area are the newest additions to Concord Mills.

Mean Mug, a Salisbury-based coffee roaster, is open beside Rack Room Shoes across the hall from Irish retailer Primark near Entrance 3, mall property owner Simon said Monday in a news release.

Founded in 2015, Mean Mug has two stores in Salisbury, and shops at Carolina Place in Pineville and Northlake Mall in Charlotte, according to the company.

Other stores expected to open by the end of year at Concord Mills are:

Cavender’s Boot City, a western wear and fashion retailer, will open near Entrance 5.

HEYDUDE show store will open next to Oakley.

Hi Level Fashion a men’s clothing, shoes and accessories shop with brands like G-Star, Lacoste, Psycho Bunny, Jordan Craig and Timberland will open next to DTLR.

BoxLunch, a specialty retailer with merchandise from apparel to home goods, will open next to Kids Foot Locker. For every $10 spent, BoxLunch provides a meal to person in need through Feeding America on behalf of local food banks.

Kids Jungle Playground, a store where children can play, learn, exercise and have birthday parties near entrance 6.

Concord Mills opens its doors to four new fan-favorite shops

Other store openings this year at the mall include: DTLR streetwear and sportswear retailer; Lacoste Outlet men’s clothing, footwear and accessories; MINISO selling cosmetics, stationery, toys and kitchenware; Royal Reflections nail salon; Pandora jewelry; and Pics & Prints, photo studio.

Concord Mills mall, off Exit 49 in Concord about 14 miles northeast of uptown Charlotte, opened in 1999. It’s the largest outlet mall in North Carolina with 188 stores, a 24-screen AMC/IMAX movie theater and a Sea-Life Aquarium.

Owner Simon, based in Indianapolis, also owns SouthPark mall and Charlotte Premium Outlets.