SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allbirds, a certified B Corp and public benefit corporation that believes in making shoes and apparel in a better way, opened a new retail store and community center in South End today. It is the brand’s first store in Charlotte and 36th globally, with locations across North America, Asia, and Europe.
The new 2,964 square foot space speaks to the brands’ sustainable focus, which has driven its development and use of natural materials in replacement of petroleum-based synthetic fibers. Displays around the shop call attention to the merino wool, Sugarcane, tree, and other materials that its products are made of. The design of the store itself also evokes the natural world, with custom wood try-on chairs and displays, and uniquely shaped mirrors. Customers can see the carbon footprint of each product clearly displayed – a first for the fashion and footwear industry, and a hallmark of Allbirds’s approach to sustainability.
The new location includes nods to the local Charlotte community:
- Eastern Grey Squirrel Laces
- Northern Cardinal Bird Wooden Pins
- Carolina Lily Flower Tote Bags celebrating the North Carolina state wildflower
- Refloated and Reclaimed Sinker Cypress Wood Service Bar
Throughout the year the store will be hosting local events in partnership with local community members who have joined their Allgood Collective program. You can view upcoming events and RSVP at community.allbirds.com.
The store is located at 100 West Worthington Avenue and is open Monday-Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 11am-6pm.
About Allbirds
Allbirds believes in making better things in a better way. As a certified B Corp and public benefit corporation, the environment is a key business stakeholder. Since inception, the brand has been laser focused on combating the proliferation of petroleum-based materials in apparel and footwear. Allbirds’s story began with superfine New Zealand merino wool, and has since evolved to include a eucalyptus tree fiber knit fabric and a sugarcane-based EVA foam (SweetFoam®). In 2019, Allbirds became 100% carbon neutral through a self-imposed carbon tax, and in 2020, the brand began labeling all products with a carbon footprint. Allbirds firmly believes that business can accelerate a shift away from high-polluting practices and help protect the planet for future generations.
