New opening in Durham highlights a clear shift in retail + F&B strategy:

Apr 6, 2026 | News

Pinheiro – Vinho e Vida brings a niche, curated wine concept to a neighborhood corridor (not downtown)
Small footprint, communal design, rotating offerings
Founder-driven brand with a clear point of view

What it signals:

Owners → Demand for unique, experience-based tenants in neighborhood nodes
Tenants → Differentiation + location alignment matter more than scale

Trend: curated concepts + local positioning are driving leasing decisions

Dylan Cunningham

J Dylan Cunningham, CCIM is the founder of Oak Street Commercial Real Estate, LLC, a firm located in Apex, NC on a mission to help business owners and commercial real estate owners create long-term strategies that align with their objectives through real estate.

We believe in going beyond the transaction, taking a deep look at where you want to be in five, ten or even twenty years from now—and how we can help you get there with thoughtful, strategic decisions today.