Boxyard RTP Will Welcome Three New Businesses
The Durham commercial hub will expand its offerings with the arrival of Pen Pals, KatSushi, and The Pudding Man.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Boxyard RTP is expanding its footprint in Durham with the addition of three new businesses. The center will welcome Pen Pals, The Pudding Man, and KatSushi to its list of tenants.
Why it matters
These additions diversify the retail and dining options available to the Durham community at the Boxyard RTP complex. The expansion highlights the continued growth of the site as a commercial destination.
Boxyard RTP is integrating 3 new businesses into its current retail lineup. The new store Pen Pals is located at 900 Park Offices Dr.
The players
Boxyard RTP
This is a shipping container-based commercial development located in Durham that hosts various local retail and food vendors.
Pen Pals
This new retail business specializes in stationery goods and plans to offer community-based crafting workshops and club meetings.
The Pudding Man
This is a new food vendor joining the commercial hub at Boxyard RTP.
KatSushi
This is a food vendor that recently joined the business community at Boxyard RTP.
The details
Pen Pals will stock a variety of stationery items including journals, stamps, pens, letter sets, stickers, and box charms. The shop also plans to host community-focused events like club meetings and crafting workshops, with screen printing and vintage finds featured during their debut.
Timeline
KatSushi opened at the facility in August 2026.
The Pudding Man will hold an opening event on October 2, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Pen Pals will host its grand opening on October 3, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Market Landscape
The expansion of the site follows the broader retail trend of repurposing shipping containers for commercial retail space. These openings strengthen the center's competitive positioning as a unique destination within the Durham commercial market.
Local shoppers and food enthusiasts can now access a wider array of stationery products and dining choices at the site. These additions provide new venues for community engagement and shopping within the Durham area.
The takeaway
Visitors to Boxyard RTP should check the specific event schedules to participate in the upcoming opening celebrations for the new tenants. Those interested in local crafting culture may find the workshops at the new stationery shop particularly useful for personal projects.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest commercial developments by visiting the Durham Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Durham Herald Sun.
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