The phrase "array of shops and" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a variety of shops or stores available in a particular area or context.
Example: "The town features an impressive array of shops and boutiques that cater to all tastes."
Alternatives: "variety of shops" or "selection of shops".
"It is unusual in its array of shops and strong community values.
It secures entry to 50+ museums, including the Prado, plus discounts at an array of shops and restaurants.
A winning combination of cosmopolitan cool and effortless beachside nonchalance, Brighton is the Londoner's beach of choice, and its colorful array of shops and cafes make it a welcome pit-stop less than an hour from the bustle of London.
Construction has been taking place on all sides of the intersection, and when it's all done there will be about 2,500 new upscale condos and apartments along with a W Hotel and an array of shops and restaurants.
These reincarnations of the open-air mall resemble walkable downtowns, offering an array of shopping and dining options, along with spaces for socializing and people-watching.
Where else can you find an international brand of exoticism that rivals Hong Kong, Nordic-style order and a limitless array of shops, restaurants and top-notch accommodations?
But another perspective comes from Martin Ginsburg, whose Ginsburg Development Companies, based in Hawthorne, has at least three projects in the works along the river, and wants to bring people back to the river, but with an eye toward tourism and the creation of a vast array of shops, restaurants and inns.
The surrounding neighborhood serves students' daily needs, with a vast array of shops, restaurants, and markets.
Shenkin Street, which has an array of shops, cafes and restaurants, is also nearby.
When the soaring new Terminal 4 opened last spring at Kennedy International Airport, the mantra of its operators was "passenger service" -- a nod to the wide array of shops, restaurants and other services that would cater to a growing surge of air travelers.
There's a crowded array of shops, hotels, and cafes lining both sides of the street.
