Retail shops finding a new market in city
Jacksonville has an eclectic mix of stores, restaurants and lodging in a variety of areas throughout town, but mostly on Morton Avenue and downtown..jpg)
Despite turbulent retail sales nationally, the Jacksonville market continues to remain steady and, in some cases, has seen growth during the past few years.
National chains recognize this. Several new retailers opened in the past year, including Slumberland Furniture and Goody’s. Before that, Walmart built a new Supercenter, The Home Depot opened a new outlet and CVS opened a new pharmacy, with The Medicine Shoppe opening an expanded location.
Morton Avenue is the main commercial strip in town, with national chains, local and chain specialty stores, and a wide variety of services. People can get everything they need and most of what they want either on Morton Avenue or downtown.
