Lots of exciting changes have taken place at The Shops at Eastgate.

Trader Joe's, Ten Thousand Villages, Lucky Mi, Porto, Rack Room Shoes, Best Buy Mobile and Ace Town and Country Hardware are now open, and Starbucks, Performance Bicycle, Massage Envy, and Evos are opening soon. The center now features a fresh new facade, wide sidewalks, and beautiful trees and plants.

• Best Buy Mobile

  promises to deliver a better choice of phones and networks, impartial, informed advice, straight forward pricing and someone to be there for the life of your phone.

• Boston Market

  provides great service for quick lunchtime choices as well as dinners the whole family will enjoy. Stop in on your way home from work for a quick and delicious meal.

• Bruegger's Bagels

  offers bagels, breads, wraps, and fabulous bakery items in a warm and welcoming New England farmhouse-inspired bakery-cafe style.

• Chico's

  is a specialty retailer of clothing, accessories and gifts. The staff will demonstrate their strong knowledge of fashion by helping you coordinate, accessorize, and build your own, one-of-a-kind wardrobe.

• China Chef

  allows you to take a trip to the Far East by offering a great selection of Chinese-inspired food.

• Comfortable Soles

  has a passion for footwear. The Birkenstock family has been making shoes for more than 225 years, and this store offers Birkenstock's version of comfort footwear as well as various other styles.

• Eastgate Barber Shop

  has kept a good ol' barber shop atmosphere since opening 32 years ago. So stop in for the great environment, friendly staff and a terrific haircut.

• Eastgate BP

  has everything from snacks and drinks to experienced mechanics who can fix any problem with your car. Come by for a tune up to keep your car in tip-top condition.

• Eastgate Hairstyling

  has creative and skilled hairstylists on staff that cannot wait to give you a great new look! Stop in today!

• Eckerd Drugs

  is a neighborhood pharmacy where you can find friendly sales associates and great pharmacists.

• EVOS

  is an alternative fast food place that has worked hard to combined fast food, great flavor and lots of nutrients. EVOS has taken fast food and evolved it into something everyone can eat healthfully on the go.

• Great Outdoor Provision Co.

  is a locally owned outfitter featuring the highest-quality outdoor clothing and equipment. So whether your journey takes you to the city streets or the wilderness trails, let Great Outdoor's experienced staff help make your next adventure a success.

• Jos. A. Bank

  is a menswear retailer that provides a large selection of tailored and casual clothing at prices way below their competitors'. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect style and fit for every occasion.

• The Loop Pizza Grill

  offers a great, made-fresh taste in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. They serve up everything from burgers and wraps to salads and pizzas, but don't forget to try one of their hand-dipped milkshakes for dessert!

• Lucky Mi

  is a gathering place for fashionistas, a boutique offering both new and classic styles. Featuring a large selection of beautiful clothing from up-and-coming designers, Lucky Mi offers an environment where ladies feel beautiful, inside and out.

• Lynn's Hallmark

  is a great place to find the perfect card or gift for any occasion, including a large assortment of Yankee Candles and a large selection of Webkinz.

• Massage Envy

  has partnered with massage therapists whose prime objective is to be available more hours and charge less so that more people can take advantage of their services. Massage Envy is committed to delivering a highly professional, very convenient and affordable experience every time.

• Porto

  has a unique, handpicked inventory of home furnishings, accessories and original art created by undiscovered artists. All of the pieces in the collection are designed and manufactured by companies that are concerned about the environment.

• Rack Room Shoes

  carries the latest fashions in shoes, handbags and accessories at the best prices for the whole family. Their selection includes Skechers, Nine West, Steve Madden, Dockers, Rockport, Columbia, Nike, Reebok, New Balance, and many others. Rack Room's combination of style, selection, value, service, and convenient locations has made it one of the fastest-growing shoe retailers in the nation.

• Rose Nails

  allows you to sit back and relax while you get pampered. They offer services such as manicures, acrylic nails, pedicures, and waxing.

• Sal's NY Pizza

  is the place to find a real slice of New York while enjoying a family friendly atmosphere.

• Stein Mart's

  concept has evolved into a nationwide network of easy-to-access freestanding stores. Their merchandise includes current-season, brand-name fashions for women and men; accessories; home decor; linens; and shoes at prices below department stores and specialty shops. Because Stein Mart's customers appreciate variety — and because they like to be unique — the merchandise is updated frequently and only a limited inventory is supplied to each storey.

• Subway

  is the world's largest submarine sandwich shop. With many low-fat options, Subway has become one of the nation's most popular lunchtime destinations. Stop in to fulfill your sandwich cravings.

• Talbots

  is a leading national specialty retailer, cataloger, and e-tailer of women's, men's and children's apparel, shoes, and accessories.

• TCBY — The Country's Best Yogurt

  began introducing a new wave of delicious, healthy treats in Little Rock, AR, 25 years ago, and is now sharing them with Chapel Hill, NC.

• Ten Thousand Villages

  works with over 100 artisan groups in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to bring you fair trade jewelry, home decor, gifts, and more. Fair trade enables artisans to earn a fair wage and provides the opportunity for a better quality of life.

• Trader Joe's

  is a grocery store full of delicious foods and beverages, from the basics like milk, bread and butter to more exotic fare like imported cheeses, organic produce and hand-tossed pizza from Italy. Every product is tasted before it's put on the shelves.

• Wild Bird Center

  is your resource for backyard bird watching and feeding. From binoculars and bird books to feeders, birdbaths, nest boxes, and other bird feeding products, they have it all!

• Womancraft

  is an artist-owned and run gallery. Everything found under their roof was created by North Carolina craftspeople who work at the store. Having people from the community design the artwork and work at the gallery adds a special unique flare to each piece.