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After 40 years, Endless Grind Skate Shop will close its doors. The skateboarding and lifestyle business located at 424 West Peace St. in Raleigh will shut down the physical location while maintaining an online presence.
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The owner and former professional skateboarder Reggie Barnes has been a part of the Raleigh skateboarding community since opening Endless Grind in 1986. Selling skateboarding gear, clothes and accessories, the retail store also hosted events and became a meeting place for skaters across the state and beyond.
I’ve made the difficult decision to close Endless Grind,” Barnes said on Instagram. “It wasn’t easy, but I knew it was time. Endless Grind has been part of the Raleigh skate community for four decades, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who supported the shop, shared in its story, and made it what it became.”
Hundreds commented on the social media post sharing memories and well wishes.
Barnes also owns Eastern Skateboarding Supply, a prominent skateboarding distributor in the industry.
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The Peace Street corridor has been the subject of many changes in the city’s rapid growth. The News & Observer reported that the street has been a part of multiple rezoning requests.
“To our customers, employees, vendors, friends, and the entire skate community—thank you for 40 unforgettable years, the friendships, the memories, and the support,” Barnes said. “Endless Grind has always been about more than a building. It’s about the people who made it feel like home.”
The News & Observer reached out to Endless Grind but did not receive a response before publication.
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