Weaver Street Market is a worker- and consumer-owned cooperative selling natural and organic food with a focus on local and fair trade products. The original market is situated in the heart of Carrboro, North Carolina, in Carr Mill Mall and hosts many community events. It occupies a central location in the town of Carrboro and serves as a "community gathering place."[1]
Besides the original Carrboro location, Weaver Street Market has expanded into three additional locations in Southern Village in Chapel Hill, historic downtown Hillsborough, North Carolina, and at The Dillon in Raleigh, North Carolina. Weaver Street Market previously operated a restaurant, Panzanella, featuring local food. In late December 2013, Panzanella officially ceased business operations.[2]
History
The market was started with a loan from the town of Carrboro.[1]
During the course of 2006, some local residents expressed annoyance[3] at new rules[4] stating that all performances on the market lawn must have signed permission in advance from the owners of Carr Mill Mall. The lawn area consistently holds events and entertainment.[5]
In May 2007, plans were announced to open a third store in Hillsborough, North Carolina, and move the market's food preparation operations to Hillsborough for greater efficiency. Even though the plans were announced in May 2007, plans and employee feedback were included in the decision-making process since 2006. About 100 workers presented a petition in opposition to the plan outlining their concerns that WSM was growing too large.[6]
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References
- Kristen Pope. From Mill to Mall Carrboro Commons, 2007-01-24^
- Carrboro's Panzanella restaurant to close News and Observer, 2014-10-24^
- "Residents Still Angered by Signs"^