LAS VEGAS (August 29, 2018) – Marshall Retail Group, one of the largest, independent specialty retailers in the airport marketplace, has opened its newest retail and souvenir concept, Root & Branch inside the Marketplace of Terminal 2 at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). The new store reflects the essence and culture of North Carolina to both locals and travelers.
The new concept, founded by two Raleigh-based artisan boutique owners, is inspired by the local artistry of the surrounding city, reflecting its heritage and traditions. With 60 percent of the store’s products deriving from North Carolina, the collaboration showcases the roots of the city, while branching out to travelers across the United States and beyond.
Michael C Wilkins, CEO, Marshall Retail Group expressed his thoughts on the opening of the new concept: “We’re excited to bring together the city’s culture together in one place for visitors and locals to browse some of the best artistic pieces and locally-sourced products the city has to offer. Our goal is to always ‘Create Unique Experiences’ for the consumer; and that’s exactly what we’re doing with Root & Branch.”
Root & Branch’s thoughtfully-curated assortment of gifts and apparel appeal to every taste, price point, and person. Notable items include Autumn Cobelan paintings, inspired by Raleigh’s parks and trails; Bull City Bar-B-Cue Co sauces; Chapel Hill Toffee; Butterfields hard candies, and more.
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About Marshall Retail Group
Marshall Retail Group (MRG) is America’s largest, independent specialty retailer in the airport, casino, and resort marketplace. For 60 years, MRG has provided clients with a portfolio of attractive, successful brands that turn pedestrians into window shoppers, window shoppers into buyers, and buyers into loyal, repeat customers. The premiere retail development company currently operates more than 170 locations across the United States, with 70 of those operating inside airports. Stemming from iconic retail pioneers, Art Marshall and Herb Rousso, MRG has grown into a wide variety of markets such as major gaming corporations and many of the nation’s largest airports by “Creating Unique Experiences” with the consumer in mind. MRG has been awarded “Best Brand Retailer” and “Best Customer Service in Retail” in the 2019 Airport Experience Awards®, and winner of USA Today’s “10 Best” awards in 2019 for “Best Airport Shop for Local Merchandise.” For more information visit: marshallretailgroup.com. Like and follow MRG on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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