Wilmington retailers say business is strong
Thu, 07/09/2026 - 5:19pm
Editor
“Because we’ve expanded our retail focus, we’ve been doing very well,” said Isabelle Alvarado, owner of the Village Roost café and gift shop.
As the summer season arrives, customer demand outweighs headwinds from construction and tariffs
WILMINGTON—Prices are up, the country is embroiled in conflict, and shoppers may not feel too confident about the national economy. But in Wilmington, it seems that the commercial sun is shining.
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