SM Head: Renovation and relocation gives this Logan business more room for clothes.
Head: Hope Avenue gains a wider selection of clothing after its move
By Judd Workman
On Aug. 3 the Cache Valley Mall moved its tenant Hope Avenue to a recently renovated location in the center of the mall. Due to this upgrade, the store now offers a wider variety of women’s clothing and jewelry.
The Salt Lake City-based company opened its boutique in the mall more than two years ago, but the previous location did not compliment the style and layout of the store. Now, in a newly remodeled corner spot, Hope Avenue is confident it can meet the needs of its customers.
“Business is better in this location,” said Sydney Corbin, an employee at Hope Avenue. “Being on the corner now, we are a lot more accessible and easier to spot. The old location was narrower and this one is much more open.”
Unlike the previous location, the store now has two entrances, several windows and much more room for displays. Corbin attributes the extra floor space to the store's ability to take on more inventory. Hope Avenue now offers a bigger selection of clothing.
“We have been getting a lot better stuff,” Corbin said. “And a lot more of it as well.”
Madi Brenchley, an employee at Alvey’s Candies and regular customer at Hope Avenue, enjoys the clothing store much more since the recent move.
“It’s bigger, there’s more clothes, and it just looks nicer in general,” Brenchley said. “It was really good for them I think.”
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Article Three
SM Head: Logan residents too timid to splurge at these businesses
Head: Adult novelty store seeing the effects of Utah culture first hand
By Judd Workman
Local business owner Erika Hansen specializes in “finding the best fit for couples in their love life," but has met opposition due to the Cache Valley culture.
Hansen, the owner of an adult novelty store called The Red Fox, has had the business for about four years, but only just opened the small boutique in February. Even though the shop is new, Hansen feels as though she is providing a service for a community that isn't accustomed to openly talking about adult products.
"A lot of times I have people come in and they're just really scared," Hansen said. "Sometimes they're even shaking. So I try to offer a very warm environment for them to come in and feel OK. And for the most part, that works."
Being located in a predominantly Christian community, The Red Fox, as well as the only other adult novelty store in town, Doctor John's, seem to bring out the tepidness in many local customers.
Sunny Anbesse, who worked at a Doctor John's store in Kentucky, explained that these types of stores are seen in a different light outside of Utah.
“In Kentucky people would come in and really know their stuff. They’d ask for specific things and just be really comfortable and open about it,” Anbesse said. "The vibe that people have here is entirely different."
Anbesse, who said she loves living in Logan, attributed the local residents' shy attitudes toward adult stores to the community's dominant beliefs.
"People here are a little more suppressed when it comes to things like this so they feel they have to be ashamed about it," Anbesse said. "I don't think it's fair, especially to women."
Hansen, who also enjoys being part of the Logan community, finds it challenging to present The Red Fox just right to the public. Some people aren't sure what her store is because she keeps mostly clothing toward the front. "That's to lure you in," Hansen said lightheartedly referring to her store arrangement.
"I think this store can provide a service this community really needs," Hansen said. "I've taken some of those people that come in shaking, talked with them, showed them some products then sent them out the door with a smile on their face and they don't feel bad. They feel good. And that's what I take home at the end of the day."
Head: Adult novelty store seeing the effects of Utah culture first hand
By Judd Workman
Local business owner Erika Hansen specializes in “finding the best fit for couples in their love life," but has met opposition due to the Cache Valley culture.
Hansen, the owner of an adult novelty store called The Red Fox, has had the business for about four years, but only just opened the small boutique in February. Even though the shop is new, Hansen feels as though she is providing a service for a community that isn't accustomed to openly talking about adult products.
"A lot of times I have people come in and they're just really scared," Hansen said. "Sometimes they're even shaking. So I try to offer a very warm environment for them to come in and feel OK. And for the most part, that works."
Being located in a predominantly Christian community, The Red Fox, as well as the only other adult novelty store in town, Doctor John's, seem to bring out the tepidness in many local customers.
Sunny Anbesse, who worked at a Doctor John's store in Kentucky, explained that these types of stores are seen in a different light outside of Utah.
“In Kentucky people would come in and really know their stuff. They’d ask for specific things and just be really comfortable and open about it,” Anbesse said. "The vibe that people have here is entirely different."
Anbesse, who said she loves living in Logan, attributed the local residents' shy attitudes toward adult stores to the community's dominant beliefs.
"People here are a little more suppressed when it comes to things like this so they feel they have to be ashamed about it," Anbesse said. "I don't think it's fair, especially to women."
Hansen, who also enjoys being part of the Logan community, finds it challenging to present The Red Fox just right to the public. Some people aren't sure what her store is because she keeps mostly clothing toward the front. "That's to lure you in," Hansen said lightheartedly referring to her store arrangement.
"I think this store can provide a service this community really needs," Hansen said. "I've taken some of those people that come in shaking, talked with them, showed them some products then sent them out the door with a smile on their face and they don't feel bad. They feel good. And that's what I take home at the end of the day."
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Article Two
SM Head: Local residents swigging down their addictions
Head: Islander drink becoming popular in Logan
By Judd Workman
Swig n' Sweets opened its Logan location in July, and the locals have different tastes than other Utah residents.
The soda and cookie shop has only been open for a couple of months, but the owners can already see a trend. Laura Allen, the manager for Swig in Logan and who also worked at the St. George shop, said there are some big differences.
The Islander, which is a drink containing Mt. Dew, pineapple, coconut and watermelon, is a best-seller.
"Here, The Islander is a lot more popular than any other store," Allen said. "And the fruit water is super popular in St. George, but not here."
Swig, which first opened in St. George of 2010, now has 15 different locations throughout Utah, and Allen said Swig is only going to keep growing.
Laura Thomas, a regular customer at Swig, said she wasn't a fan of Mt. Dew before the shop opened.
"I drank it every now and again, but it wasn't like my drink of choice," Thomas said. Now that Swig is open, she gets The Islander nearly every day. "The day they opened, we were there," Thomas said, indicating that she goes with co-workers. "They just have really good drinks and cookies."
Head: Islander drink becoming popular in Logan
By Judd Workman
Swig n' Sweets opened its Logan location in July, and the locals have different tastes than other Utah residents.
The soda and cookie shop has only been open for a couple of months, but the owners can already see a trend. Laura Allen, the manager for Swig in Logan and who also worked at the St. George shop, said there are some big differences.
The Islander, which is a drink containing Mt. Dew, pineapple, coconut and watermelon, is a best-seller.
"Here, The Islander is a lot more popular than any other store," Allen said. "And the fruit water is super popular in St. George, but not here."
Swig, which first opened in St. George of 2010, now has 15 different locations throughout Utah, and Allen said Swig is only going to keep growing.
Laura Thomas, a regular customer at Swig, said she wasn't a fan of Mt. Dew before the shop opened.
"I drank it every now and again, but it wasn't like my drink of choice," Thomas said. Now that Swig is open, she gets The Islander nearly every day. "The day they opened, we were there," Thomas said, indicating that she goes with co-workers. "They just have really good drinks and cookies."
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Article One
SM Head: A well known source of entertainment for Logan dropping off the map
Head: Hastings to continue price drops until store closure
By Judd Workman
Hastings Entertainment increased their price reduction of new books, CDs and movies to 40 percent on Friday. Likewise, the price of all used books, CDs and movies was increased to 60 percent off.
A well-known retailer of entertainment and media, Hastings announced the closing of its Logan location in mid July. Since July, this location has had ongoing sales and price reductions. These sales are determined by Gordon Bothers, a liquidation company that bought out Hastings shortly after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
According to Richard Pack, a customer service supervisor at the Logan location, the deadline that Gordon Brothers has set for store closure is Oct. 31.
"If things aren't going well it could close before then, or if we sell everything it could close before then," Pack said. "They're only obligated to give their employees a seven day notice."
In addition to the price changes that happened last Friday, today music accessories and gaming hardware went from 30 to 40 percent off. Price changes like this will likely continue each week until the store closes.
Pack also stated that despite the fact that Hastings is going out of business, they are making more of a profit than last year, which means the sales are doing exactly what they are intended to do. He remains hopeful that they will continue to stay open until the end of October.
Head: Hastings to continue price drops until store closure
By Judd Workman
Hastings Entertainment increased their price reduction of new books, CDs and movies to 40 percent on Friday. Likewise, the price of all used books, CDs and movies was increased to 60 percent off.
A well-known retailer of entertainment and media, Hastings announced the closing of its Logan location in mid July. Since July, this location has had ongoing sales and price reductions. These sales are determined by Gordon Bothers, a liquidation company that bought out Hastings shortly after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
According to Richard Pack, a customer service supervisor at the Logan location, the deadline that Gordon Brothers has set for store closure is Oct. 31.
"If things aren't going well it could close before then, or if we sell everything it could close before then," Pack said. "They're only obligated to give their employees a seven day notice."
In addition to the price changes that happened last Friday, today music accessories and gaming hardware went from 30 to 40 percent off. Price changes like this will likely continue each week until the store closes.
Pack also stated that despite the fact that Hastings is going out of business, they are making more of a profit than last year, which means the sales are doing exactly what they are intended to do. He remains hopeful that they will continue to stay open until the end of October.
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