Palmetto Moon set to open King Street store in Charleston on Nov. 7

Palmetto Moon will celebrate the grand opening of its new King Street store in Charleston on Nov. 7, marking its 13th South Carolina location and fifth in the Charleston market. The opening is a hometown milestone for the company as it nears its 25th anniversary and adds another flagship-style stop on one of the city’s busiest retail streets.

Why it matters: - The King Street store extends Palmetto Moon’s footprint in its hometown and gives the retailer a bigger presence in one of Charleston’s most visible shopping districts. - The opening comes as Palmetto Moon approaches its 25th anniversary, turning a local growth story into a milestone moment for the brand and its Charleston customer base.

What happened: - Palmetto Moon will celebrate a grand opening at 360 King Street in Charleston on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, with doors opening at 10 a.m. - The new location is Palmetto Moon’s 13th store in South Carolina and its fifth in the Charleston market. - The company was founded in Charleston in 2002 with a single kiosk at Citadel Mall.

The details: - The first 200 shoppers who make a qualifying $50 purchase will receive a custom YETI 20 oz. tumbler, while supplies last. - From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., shoppers can enter hourly prize drawings for items from YETI, Local Boy, Turtlebox and Lulu Mac. - From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the store will offer complimentary custom sugar cookies and a Local Boy activation with additional giveaways. - The Charleston store will carry men’s, women’s and kids’ apparel, footwear, drinkware and accessories. - Brands on the floor will include YETI, Local Boy, Local Girl, Dirty Marsh, Burlebo, Rainbow Sandals, Lulu Mac and Turtlebox. - The store will also stock College of Charleston gear, Palmetto Moon’s 2-for-$30 graphic tees, and Charleston-inspired gifts and holiday items. - Guests are encouraged to RSVP and follow updates on the official Facebook Event Page. - Palmetto Moon is hiring for part-time and full-time roles at the King Street store. - Job seekers can apply through the company’s hiring page.

Between the lines: - The King Street location gives Palmetto Moon a higher-profile retail address as the brand leans into its Charleston roots. - CEO John Thomas framed the opening as personally meaningful for the company because Charleston is where the business started and the store arrives as Palmetto Moon nears a major anniversary.

What's next: - Palmetto Moon said more details about the King Street grand opening, including a VIP event and public festivities, will be announced soon. - The company will continue promoting updates, reminders and sneak peeks ahead of the Nov. 7 celebration.

The bottom line: - Palmetto Moon is using its King Street debut to mark both expansion and homecoming, with giveaways, local merchandise and a prominent Charleston location designed to make the opening a community event.