CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Blacklion, a popular home decor store that's called south Charlotte home for nearly 30 years, will close its doors on Tuesday.
Located in the Park 51 Shopping Center across from Atrium Health-Pineville, Blacklion Gifts & Home Furnishings Marketplace has been in business in Charlotte for 27 years. The south Charlotte location was the company's last remaining store. Blacklion's owners announced the store closure back in August, saying they would operate through one last holiday season.
Blacklion was known for offering local artists, interior designers and other vendors to sell their products to a large customer base. From the store's furniture to other home goods and gifts, there was something for everyone at Blacklion.
Bob and Nita Emory, the founders of Blacklion in 1996, told the Charlotte Business Journal they're retiring and handing the company's legacy over to their daughter, Elisabeth Emory. Because Elisabeth has lived in Chicago for over a decade, the plan is to open a retail store there.
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