Original Coverage & Source Attribution: www.newsobserver.com
Pop culture merchandise store, BoxLunch, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location at Crabtree Valley Mall with a weekend of activities starting Saturday, Oct 17.
The company, founded in 2015, sells official licensed merchandise for popular media fandoms with online e-commerce options and physical stores nationwide. Every $10 spent at BoxLunch provides a meal to someone through their longterm partnership with Feeding America, The News & Observer reported.
“Each new store location represents an immersive destination for pop culture enthusiasts, showcasing the brand’s dedication to giving back through charitable partnerships while creating spaces where fans can come together and connect,” the business said in a press release.
The brand offers retail selections for well known television and movies such as Pokémon, One Piece, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Gilmore Girls, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Spider-Man and more. Toys and collectibles from brands like Funko, Calico Critters, and Sanrio are also available.
Popular video games, manga and sports have their own line of items from clothing to household objects. Their apparel line has options for men, women with extended sizing in addition to bags, accessories, jewelry, keychains and more.
Opening weekend will feature games, prizes, photo opportunities and a live DJ set. The first 50 attendees will receive complimentary BoxLunch gift cards valued from $10 to $100, according to the press release.
The N&O reached out to Crabtree Valley Mall and will update this story once a response is received.
Crabtree Valley Mall has gone through other changes, The N&O reported. DICK’S House of Sport opened their 100,000 square feet store in the former Sears location at the mall on Friday, Oct 9. Additionally, Coastal Credit Union announced that their Crabtree branch will close at the end of the year after a decision to not renew the lease.
