Boutique closure leaves vacancy at Cumming City Center, nearly $30,000 owed
A locally owned boutique, Roxy Moxy, closed at the end of November 2025, leaving behind nearly $30,000 in unpaid rent and related charges according to county and court records. The vacancy at Cumming City Center highlights pressures on small retailers and could affect foot traffic and leasing dynamics for nearby businesses.
Roxy Moxy, a boutique that operated in the Cumming City Center, closed its doors at the end of November 2025 and vacated the storefront, leaving outstanding debts that show up in public records. County, court and lease documents filed in connection with the lease indicate the shop accumulated nearly $30,000 in unpaid rent and related charges before it departed the space.
Photographs taken in early December show the unit largely empty, with fixtures removed and windows bare. Those images, together with the filings, paint a clear picture of an abrupt exit from a retail corridor that relies on a mix of specialty shops and service providers to sustain shopper traffic. The records also reflect landlord efforts to address the arrears, including lease notices and legal filings aimed at recovering unpaid sums prior to the tenant leaving the premises.
For local shoppers and neighboring merchants the closure matters immediately. Vacant storefronts can reduce walk by traffic for adjacent retailers and restaurants, particularly in centers where a small number of specialty stores help draw customers. Landlords face the cost of securing and readying the space for a new tenant, while the community may see short term reductions in employment and sales tax receipts tied to the boutique.
The closure comes amid a challenging retail landscape for small proprietors. Independent shops continue to confront rising operating costs, changing consumer preferences and competition from online sellers, factors that increase the vulnerability of single unit operators. In Forsyth County, the loss of an occupied unit within a visible shopping center raises questions about leasing terms and incentives that can help maintain occupancy and variety for local consumers.
Looking ahead, the property owner will need to market the space to prospective tenants and resolve outstanding financial claims recorded in county and court files. For residents, the transition will determine whether Cumming City Center quickly replaces the boutique with another local business or endures a longer vacancy that reshapes daily traffic patterns and the center's economic rhythm.
