Two years ago, Michele Austin, owner of Revolution, planted a seed with store manager Jessica Taylor: start saving so you can buy the shop when I’m ready to retire.
“When she mentioned that to me, it was everything I thought about every day,” Taylor said.
Earlier this month, Taylor closed on the store’s property at 204 E. Wood St., purchased its inventory and opened Revolution Resale Co. Longtime shoppers shouldn’t worry. Aside from a slightly refreshed logo and name, the store they know and love hasn’t changed much at all.
“There’s not going to be any major changes,” she said. “This place runs like a well-oiled machine. I’ve been running this store as if I was the owner for years now. … Everything is the same, but it’s a new company.”
Revolution Resale Co. will celebrate with a ribbon cutting and grand opening at 4 p.m. Friday, complete with refreshments and giveaways. One of the things that makes this shop so special, Taylor said, is its constantly rotating inventory, cycling through 1,500 and 2,000 items every week.
The shop is open for shoppers from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with consignments accepted 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Now, let’s scoot over to West Point, where another familiar name is expanding. Latasha Hill, owner of TK’s Edible Arrangements, opened her Columbus location more than three years ago, and business has been sweet ever since. With demand growing, Hill decided it was time to open a second location in West Point.
Specializing in fresh fruit and vegetable arrangements, gourmet-dipped baskets, trays and platters, TK’s offers tasty gifts for any occasion.
“We are known for our watermelon art designs and carvings,” Hill said. “Our mission is to make every experience unique and satisfying, while making your fruit come alive.”
The new West Point location will open by February at 6661 Hwy. 45 Alternate S. in the Town Center Plaza. Once open, hours will be 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays.
“We’re looking forward to serving the community,” Hill added. “Double the locations, double the love.”
Also in Columbus, Blessed Beds is open at its new location. Now open by appointment only at 996 Gardner Blvd., where shoppers can save up to 80% on brand-name mattresses, including Sealy, Helix, Nectar and more. To schedule an appointment and see what’s in stock, call (662) 574-7737.
Before I wrap up, I want to take a moment to tip my head to a longstanding business just outside our usual coverage area.
After nearly a century in business, Tupelo Hardware at 114 W. Main St. will close its doors Dec. 31. Founded in 1926 by George H. Booth, the downtown fixture is famously known as the place where Elvis Presley’s mother bought his first guitar. For generations, it’s been a must-visit stop for both locals and visitors.
“To all our loyal customers and dedicated team members throughout the years, we want to wish you a heartfelt thank you for 100 memorable years in downtown Tupelo,” the owners posted online, announcing its upcoming closure.
The store is currently offering 50% off everything. I’ve got a paint-splattered Tupelo Hardware hat that’s seen years of projects, and it makes me sad knowing I can’t replace it past this year. One hundred years of business, though, is something worth celebrating.
The good news? The Booth family will continue serving customers at Ace Hardware on McCullough Boulevard, and the city of Tupelo plans to purchase the historic downtown building. According to WTVA, Mayor Todd Jordan hopes the space will continue telling the story of where Elvis’s music career began – preserving both a landmark and a piece of Mississippi history.
Keep those business tips coming, and I’ll see y’all next week.
Former Dispatch reporter Mary Pollitz writes weekly about interesting business news. Have a tip? Send it to [email protected].
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