Spangles
Spangles is a jewelry and accessories store with 3 locations throughout Rhode Island, their newest location being in Cranston. Spangles is not so much a fine jewelry store as it is a costume jewelry store. Their items are all on the artsy side, not the fancy side. There are many unique and individual pieces that would fit well with any outfit and sense of style. The jewelry and handbags are of good quality and are all sold at affordable prices.
REI
REI is an outdoor lifestyle store. This store sells outdoor gear, tools, clothing, equipment, etc, for activities such as camping, fishing, snowboarding, skiing, rock climbing, fitness, and hiking. This Cranston location is the only REI store in Rhode Island. REI sells clothing and equipment for men, women, and children.
Whole Foods
Newest Whole Foods in RI that opened up. Caters to vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free food, and people who seek organic produce. Offers a very wide selection of prepared items, fresh produce, has its own bakery and coffee shop. Most Saturdays have demos in which employees offer free samples of different food around the store.
Durfee's Hardware
This is the hardware store where true Cranstonians purchase their hardware. They make keys, sell all kinds of nuts, bolts, and other small pieces of you home improvement project. They also sell tools for home improvement. This store is one of the few places in town where you can get $2 bills for your change if you would like.
ZuZu's Petals
A small boutique-type store offering special occasion dresses that range from sundresses to prom gowns. They also carry a small selection of lingerie, jewelry, and accessories. Some designers they carry are BCBG Max Azria, Betsey Johnson, and Nicole Miller. Seasonally, Zuzuâs also carries high-end bathing suits and outwear. Price range depends on the designer; some dresses are priced at very affordable prices, while some can splurge around $500.00. This specific Cranston location also offers an âoutletâ section with many marked down dresses.
Sweenor's Chocolates
Sweenor's is a small local candy store with another location in Wakefield, Rhode Island. This store sell many kinds of candy, bark and fudge and has candy-themed gifts for many of the holidays throughout the year. There is a large variety of sugar free candy.
Mel and Me
Mel & Me is a very upscale, private high-fashion boutique in the heart of Cranston. The store features clothing from many foreign designers that cannot be found anywhere else in New England. Some featured fashion lines include Alberta Feretti, Etro, Jimmy Choo, Carmen Marc Valvo, and Magaschoni. They sell couture dresses, formal wear, jeans, handbags, and jewelry. Appointments are necessary prior to arrival.
Garden City Center
Route 2, +1 401 942-2800, (http://www.gardencitycent...) garden city is a large open shopping area, sometimes described as a shopping village or an outdoor shopping mall. there are over seventy stores, ranging from large to small. however, all of the stores can be pricy. they are clustered in smaller groups resembling neighborhoods. many of these neighborhoods open onto a white trellised walkway. this arrangement is not only good for shopping but also for strolling and window shopping. of course, shoppers can either browse the stores while walking through the shopping center, or they can go straight to their favorite stores. there is plenty of parking throughout garden city, so going straight to a favorite store is simple. garden city is a picturesque place to take a walk through. in the summer time local bands play in concerts at the center of the shopping, in the gazebo. many car shows also take place during this time of year, and in the winter the complex is lit up with holiday lights.