Selden Market is a collaborative space designed to foster new street-level business ideas in Downtown Norfolk, VA. The market provides a low-risk environment with short-term leases, a supportive development program, and a community atmosphere that fosters learning and growth. Discover a rotating lineup of the city’s up-and-coming concepts in retail, food, and more in the historic Selden Arcade. Visit seldenmarket.com for more information on the shops, pop-ups and upcoming events.
Scandinavian chain selling ready-to-assemble furniture, plus housewares, in a warehouse-like space.
Jess the Founder & CEO of Zion’s Kreations has a passion for healing arts and DIY projects. She began creating jewelry to keep her mind and hands busy and in turn found it helped her fight depression. She soon started to infuse sound bowls, intentions & mantras to overcome some major life issues which inspired her to start Zion’s Kreations.
The Mermaid Market is located inside the VisitNorfolk Information Center. Here you will find all the souvenirs and mermaid accessories that you’ll need for the perfect visit to Norfolk, VA.
Hours:
Saturday and Sunday : 11 am- 2 pm. Monday- Friday: 8:30 am-5 pm.
The Visitor Services team extended a warm welcome to a diverse range of event attendees, convention-goers, cruise ship passengers, vacationers and more. The team hosted a Retail Alliance meet and greet at the Visitor Center/Mermaid Market, effectively bolstering local community engagement. The Mermaid Market, nestled within the Visitor Center, collaborated with 13 local businesses and showcased the talents of community artisans, resulting in an 8% increase in sales and a 3% rise in online transactions. Additionally, our revamped Mobile Visitor Center van covered over 1,500 miles, visiting 13 State Welcome Centers in Virginia and neighboring states, even participating in three local parades. The team engaged in advertising display blitzes at New Kent, New Church, and Covington Visitor Centers, amplifying our outreach.
In FY 2023, 34,770+ visitors came into the Mermaid Market, interacted with the Mobile Visitor Center during cruise ship arrivals and at other events145+ locally and statewide events attended.
Texture is a woman-owned and operated gift boutique located in the heart of historic Ghent in Norfolk, Virginia. Texture was founded in 1999 with the mission of providing unique artisan merchandise to the local community. They stock small makers, artists and brands from our neighborhood and around the world.
Former nurse, Erica Parham took quite the career change when opening Sugar and Grace Co. She personally suffered from daily migraines and her doctor contributed this to the burning of toxic candles at home. She couldn’t imagine her life without the aroma of beautifully scented wax melting so she took it upon herself to learn how to make non-toxic candles. From there, her candle company took off and before she knew it the orders kept coming in. Her business is now housed within Selden Market and has a candle DIY bar, a flower bar and more.
Stark and Legum is a real haberdashery. From designer suits to men’s shoes, we offer a large selection of styles for any occasion.
Award-winning skin & waxing boutique.
Shark City Naturals is a family-owned and operated, all-natural cosmetics company based out of Norfolk, Virginia. The products were initially created to combat adverse reactions from products made with unknown substances for our large family of 10 but it quickly evolved into our flourishing business that sells a variety of beauty products made with wholesome ingredients. At Shark City Naturals, total wellness is our top priority, our products contain high-quality butters and essential oils while being offered at a competitive market price.
