Chameleon Shoppes

11/14/2024

We're so excited for the Holiday season downtown! Make sure you check out the local vendors in the IDS Holiday's on Nicollet market!

03/21/2024

Chameleon is hosting a workshop series for interested retail entrepreneurs- and thanks to Wells Fargo attendees of all six workshops will be entered in a raffle for $1000! Applications are currently half full! So register now to make sure you have a spot!

Register here: https://www.mplsdowntown.com/chameleon/workshops/

03/06/2024

Join us Saturday March 23rd from 12-3 to wish farewell as they make their next big moves for their business! We can’t wait to see you all there!

02/23/2024

Join us on March 6th from 5-7pm to get insights on our 2024 workplan and see the results of our, “Pre-Workshop Survey” (which is still open if you’d like to give us feedback).

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/49ENywI

Take the quick survey here: https://bit.ly/3wuaH6X

02/22/2024

Great article about the great work being done at Strive Publishing & Bookstore!

Downtown Minneapolis retail growth transformation includes Black-owned bookstore

02/01/2024

In 2024, we are planning to host a variety of workshops related to retail in Downtown Minneapolis- prioritizing small, brick-and-mortal, and direct-to-consumer businesses. This survey will help us decide what would be the best well-attended options. We aim to send out details for the series by late Spring. The survey (link in bio!) will only take a couple minutes and your answers will help our decision making process moving forward, we really appreciate your time and response!

02/01/2024

In 2024, we are planning to host a variety of workshops related to retail in Downtown Minneapolis- prioritizing small, brick-and-mortal, and direct-to-consumer businesses. This survey will help us decide what would be the best well-attended options. We aim to send out details for the series by late Spring. The survey will only take a couple minutes and your answers will help our decision making process moving forward, we really appreciate your time and response!

In 2024, we are planning to host a variety of workshops related to retail in Downtown Minneapolis- prioritizing small, brick-and-mortal, and direct-to-consumer businesses. This survey will help us decide what would be the best well-attended options. We aim to send out details for the series by late....

12/22/2023

Need some last-minute gifts? Head to Downtown Minneapolis and shop the Holidays on Nicollet shops!

Our shops are:
Uniquely Global llc
FX Store
Coconut Whisk
Strive Publishing & Bookstore
B'YOUtique, LLC
Sistah Co-Op

12/18/2023

The Holidays are approaching, do you have your shopping done?

Shop B'YOUtique, LLC and the Black Market in the Meet Minneapolis Visitor's Center, both a part of the Chameleon Shops Holidays on Nicollet this year!

At B'YOUtique, they love unique pieces that make you stand out and B'YOU! ♥️
The Black Market is a mix of different local, black vendors, so there is something for everyone!

B'YOUtique is located at 733 S Marquette Ave # 205 and is open Monday- Friday from 11 am - 4 pm. The Back Market is located in the Meet Minneapolis Visitor's Center.

12/15/2023

Still need to do your Holiday shopping? Check out Sistah Co-Op & Uniquely Global llc, two Chameleon Shops that are a part of Holidays on Nicollet this year!

Sistah Co-Op features goods by local entrepreneurs of color, including accessories, books, and clothing.

Uniquely Global partners with local & international artisans to invoke cultural inclusion via Fashion, interior Décor, and experiential labs.

Sistah Co-Op is located in the IDS Center, Skyway Level, and open Tuesday - Friday from 10 am to 5 pm & 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays in December. Uniquely Global can be found at 651 Nicollet Mall, Store 207, and is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10-3, Tuesday & Thursday 9-1:30.

12/11/2023

Looking for some perfect gifts? Check out Strive Publishing & Bookstore for a wide selection of books, or FX Store to get unique sneakers for that shoe lover in your life!

Strive Publishing and Bookstore aims to inspire community collaboration through publishing stories to heal, teach, learn, and earn, while building an ecosystem that embodies a rich Black culture and heritage.

FX Store designs here in Minnesota and only makes 6 of each design, keeping them perfectly unique.

Strive Bookstore is part of the Holidays on Nicolette and Chameleon Shops this year and can be found at 901 Nicollet Mall and is open Tuesday -Sunday 11 am-6 pm. FX Store can be found at 80 S 8th Street in the IDS center (street level) and is open Tuesday- Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

12/08/2023

Meet Sistah Co-Op, the shop, which features goods by local entrepreneurs of color.

Sistah Co-Op features luxurious handmade African clothing and purses, jewelry and accessories from Nigeria. They also have an African American book store, candles, and handmade greeting cards.

Sistah Co-Op is located in the IDS Center, Skyway Level, and open Tuesday - Friday from 10 am to 5 pm & 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays in December.