The Rowan EDC and the City of Kannapolis are proud to announce REBEL (formerly Rebelstork) has expanded its footprint into Rowan County and Kannapolis.
The innovative returns recommerce company has opened in Lakeshore Corporate Park. This is the firm’s only location in North Carolina.
REBEL moved into a portion of Building 3 at Lakeshore Corporate Park in late 2024. Now, in tandem with its rebrand and strategic move into the home goods category, the company is expanding to occupy the entire building—located at 2820 Stadium Drive and spanning 279,000 square feet.
The expansion coincides with REBEL’s broader mission to transform the way overstock and returned goods are processed and resold. Leveraging its proprietary technology, the company now offers never-used, simply returned home essentials—including kitchenware, furniture, bedding, décor, baby gear and more—at up to 50% off retail. Products will be sold online and ship anywhere from this Kannapolis location. This move positions Kannapolis and Rowan County at the forefront of a national shift toward more sustainable and innovative retail solutions.
“Expanding our operations in Kannapolis marks a significant milestone for REBEL as we continue to redefine the returns recommerce industry,” said Emily Hosie, Founder and CEO of REBEL. “This location provides the ideal infrastructure and space to support our accelerated growth while furthering our mission to solve the $1 Trillion return crisis.”
“We welcome REBEL, and their team to the City of Kannapolis. Their mission of sustainability and a circular economy is something we believe in. We look forward to supporting their corporate endeavors, hiring of employees, and introducing them to our community,” commented Kannapolis Mayor Darrell Hinnant. “They will find that Lakeshore Corporate Park, near the new Chick-fil-A Supply facility is an ideal location convenient to everything in the region and our revitalized downtown.”
“We are proud that REBEL chose to place its roots here as it enters an exciting new phase of growth,” said Rod Crider, President and CEO of Rowan EDC. “This expansion by REBEL highlights the critical role speculative building inventory plays in attracting and growing companies in Rowan County.”
REBEL is the only venture-backed, certified B-Corporation recommerce platform of its kind, and its decision to grow in Rowan County underscores the area’s strategic advantage for logistics and distribution. The location allows companies like REBEL to scale operations quickly, efficiently, and sustainably.
REBEL joins a growing list of forward-thinking companies leveraging Kannapolis’ location, labor market, and speculative development strategy to expand operations and serve broader markets.
As REBEL continues to push boundaries in sustainable retail, Rowan County is proud to support the company’s mission of preventing landfill waste, advancing circular commerce, and providing affordable, high-quality products to consumers nationwide.
About REBEL
REBEL is the ultimate destination to Shop Smarter™. By offering unbeatable savings of up to 50% off on open-box and overstock products in the baby gear and home space, REBEL makes it simple to shop with purpose every day. REBEL partners with over 2,500 of the most popular brands to bring the very best assortment of open-box and overstock products right to their customers’ doorsteps. As the only certified B-Corp in returns recommerce, REBEL keeps more than 25 million pounds of product out of landfills annually.
About Kannapolis
The City of Kannapolis has been named as one of the Top 15 Cities in the U.S. for Corporate Headquarters and the Charlotte Metro Region has been ranked the 8th Fastest Growing Economy in the U.S. The area is very attractive for businesses thanks to the City of Kannapolis’ competitive tax structure, ideal location, quality of life, workforce availability and pro-business attitude. To discover a healthy life in Kannapolis for your company and employees, visit www.kannapolisnc.gov or contact Irene Wong at iwong@kannapolisnc.gov or 704.920.4326.
About the Rowan EDC
Established in 1984, Rowan EDC serves as the primary business assistance resource for Rowan County, benefiting its ten municipalities. For more information, please visit www.rowanedc.com or contact: Mollie Ruf, Marketing & Communications Manager, at mollie@rowanedc.com or 704-637-5526.
