Local guide for new residents
Shopping, outlets and local boutiques (all tax-free)
Delaware has no sales tax, so furnishing a new home here costs less than it would back home. Start at the outlets on Route 1, then explore the downtown shops.
Outlets and malls
Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach · Outlet centers
Outlet shopping along Route 1, all tax-free.
Local favorites
The Brush Factory on Kings
Lewes · Home accessories
Best of Delaware 2026 and Coastal Style 2025: home accessories
Coral Cove
Southern Delaware · Women's boutique
Coastal Style 2025: boutique, women's clothing
For the new house
Best Ace Hardware
Several locations · Hardware
Best of Delaware 2026 and Coastal Style 2025: hardware store
East Coast Garden Center
Millsboro · Garden center
Best of Delaware 2026 and Coastal Style 2025: garden center
Shore Appliance Connection
Frankford, Lewes & Ocean View · Appliances
Best of Delaware 2026: local appliance store
Picks come from 2025 and 2026 readers' choice awards where noted, plus long-standing local favorites. No business paid to be listed and I'm not affiliated with any of them. Hours, locations and services change, so call ahead, and for home services confirm licensing and insurance and get more than one quote. Updated October 2026. Sources: Delaware Today Best of Delaware 2026, Coastal Style Best of 2025 (Sussex County), Delaware State Parks.
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