Business moves are happening at Columbus Place.
Bath and Body Works is moving down the road from the mall. According to Building Official Kenneth Wiegel, the fragrance and soap retailer is moving down to 1496 Old Aberdeen Way, the former Bedzzz Express.
The Dispatch reached out to corporate but did not hear back by press time.
Also in Columbus Place, Hibbett Sports is moving to a portion of the former JCPenney spot. The sportswear store first opened in the mall in 1984.
Jeff Gray, Hibbett Sports vice president, said Hibbett is moving to an “outside facing” location from its current spot in The Columbus Place.
He also added that a new store, City Gear, is also coming soon to share space in the old JCPenney. Both stores will likely open this summer. City Gear is a retailer, owned by Hibbett Sports, that sells streetwear, sneakers, Nike, Jordan, and more. It was founded in 1978 and acquired by Hibbett in 2018. Currently there are more than 1,100 Hibbett and City Gear stores in 36 states.
“These moves will allow us to bring a newly remodeled Hibbett location as well as our City Gear brand to the market,” Gray said. “We feel that with easier access and better visibility with the outside entrances, we can better serve the Columbus market.”
Moving to Starkville, The Coffee Depot may be on the move for your next event. The Coffee Depot, 223 S. Jackson St., is now offering a new off-site service. Owner Sarah Pellum said she decided to branch out and reach more customers. Rather than going the food truck route, Pellum built a rentable, full-service coffee cart.
“We just recently built the coffee cart and we’re going to rent it out for parties, weddings, any kind of event,” she said. “… We saw it in a few different towns and Starkville didn’t have one.”
Once you rent the cart, it is full service with baristas, cold brew, an espresso machine, and slow drip coffee. The cart can be used both inside and outside. If you’re interested in adding a little caffeine to your next event, give The Coffee Depot a call.
Also in Starkville, Mugshots on Russell Street hit the big 2-0. This is no small feat for any business. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20 percent of businesses fail in the first year, 40 percent in the first three years, and nearly 80 percent close in the first 20 years.
Trey Gamble, who owns the Starkville Mugshots location with Jim Hicks, credited the restaurant’s success to its strong customer base, current and past employees.
“We’re so grateful for Mississippi State and the locals that have latched onto us and made us a staple,” Gamble said. “Although we have 20 restaurants, it feels like a local establishment.”
Congratulations, Mugshots! Be sure to keep sending those tips and try to stay warm.
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