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GREENSBORO — Here’s a look back at store openings, closings and other retail happenings in 2011 as we enter the new year.

January

Town & Country Meat & Produce Market, a family-run corner grocery store, opened in Greensboro.

Golf USA relocated to Brassfield Shopping Center in Greensboro.

Gates on Ward, a designer and antique mall, opened in High Point.

Deep Roots Market, a locally owned co-op, announced plans to move into bigger digs in Greensboro.

Elements of Style Interiors opened on Lawndale Drive in Greensboro.

Mattress Firm opened in Greensboro’s Friendly Center shopping center.

J.C. Penney Co. announced plans to close six poorly performing department stores, including the store at Oak Hollow Mall in High Point.

February

The Thrill of the Hunt in Greensboro got a makeoever and a name change. It’s now Preen Vintage Jewelry.

The Ideal Home Center, which features 25 businesses, opened off Lawndale Drive in Greensboro.

The Tin Roof, a furniture and consignment store, opened in Greensboro.

Mary’s Jewelry Box, which buys and sells second-hand jewelry, opened in downtown Greensboro.

Old Time Pottery closed in Greensboro.

Ballentine’s 1910 Frame Factory on West Market Street in Greensboro closed after 40 years in business.

Gibsonville Antiques & Collectibles opened.

Backyard Log Furniture opened in Archdale.

March

Design Archives Vintage and Handmade Emporium opened in downtown Greensboro.

A Plato’s Closet resale store opened in High Point.

Boho Salon opened in downtown Greensboro.

The Harry & David gift shop closed its store at Alamance Crossing.

The fashion store chain Aéropostale opened a location at Alamance Crossing

April

Tranquilities Gifts relocated to the Friendly Center.

Mary Contrary, a boutique, moved to The Shops at Friendly Center.

Goodwill opened a thrift store on North Elm Street in Greensboro.

The Firemark Furniture store closed in High Point. Owner Tim Gibbs continues to sell items online at firemarkfurniture.com.

Cornerstone Garden opened in Greensboro.

Green Gate Olive Oils opened in Winston-Salem.

TNT Discount City opened in Greensboro.

Ladies Shoes by Tyler Justin opened in Greensboro.

May

Red T Golf, a golf shop that caters to women, opened in Greensboro.

National fashion retailer Rue21 opened a store at Four Seasons Town Centre.

Area Modern Home and Lighting enlarged its showroom in downtown Greensboro.

Elements Gallery combined with the former Yew Tree Gallery into a newly renovated building in downtown Greensboro.

Benjamin Craig Stationers moved to Pembroke Road in Greensboro.

Ivy & Leo opened at The Shops at Friendly Center.

June

The Shoppes on Patterson opened in Greensboro.

Mechelle’s boutique moved to downtown Greensboro.

Gotcha Covered, a gift and novelty shop at the Friendly Center, closed.

Junk in the Trunk Antique and Thrift in Greensboro closed.

If It’s Paper in Greensboro reopened under new ownership.

P.S. from Aéropostale opened at Four Seasons Town Centre.

Parties 2 Dye 4, a tie-dye store, moved into new digs in Greensboro.

July

Across the Tracks opened in downtown Greensboro.

Luxury Junk in Greensboro closed.

The Cat’s Meow Boutique in Greensboro closed.

Goodwill opened a thrift store in Stoneville.

A Naartjie Kids children’s clothing store opened at the Friendly Center.

Relax Natural Nail & Beauty Bar opened in Greensboro.

The Conference Store closed in Greensboro.

Vineyard Vines opened at the Tanger Outlets in Mebane.

August

Aubrey Home, which sells home furnishings, opened in Greensboro.

Mr. Thrift, a discount furniture store, has moved into bigger digs in Burlington Outlet Village.

The 400 Spa for men opened in High Point.

The Fabulous Gift, a Greensboro-based online gift shop, opened.

The Scrapbook Shop in Greensboro became The Scrapbook Studio under new ownership.

September

Encore Kids Consignment relocated to Greensboro.

This & That, a knitting supply store in Greensboro, closed.

Clarks opened at The Shops at Friendly Center.

Jack Cecil, which sold gifts and home furnishings, closed in Greensboro.

Bookstore chain Books-A-Million closed its Greensboro store.

October

BJ’s Wholesale Club opened in Burlington.

The Gates on Ward in High Point closed.

Goodwill opened a thrift store in Greensboro.

Kohl’s opened in Alamance Crossing.

The Pines store opened in downtown Greensboro.

Civic Threads clothing store opened in downtown Greensboro.

Tuesday Morning opened a store in the Wendover Square shopping center in Jamestown.

Discount store chain Five Below opened a store in Burlington.

Uptown Artworks opened in Greensboro.

Designer Home Warehouse opened a store in Holly Hill Mall in Burlington.

Downtown Dollar discount store opened in downtown Greensboro.

Mori Luggage & Gifts opened at The Shops at Friendly Center.

Smith Beautiful Living closed in Greensboro.

November

Cool Kids Gear store opened in Greensboro.

H&M opened a store at Hanes Mall.

Freedom House Thrift opened a second store in Greensboro.

Antiques, Flea, Farmer’s Market & Consignment Shop opened in Greensboro.

Daisy’s Designers Alley opened in Greensboro.

Fox, a national retailer specializing in sports brands, opened at Four Seasons Town Centre.

Main Street Closeouts opened in Greensboro.

December

Preen Vintage Jewelry moved from Greensboro to Asheville.

Skate Hard opened in Greensboro.

Mr. Thrift moved into bigger digs in Burlington Outlet Village.