A local business has marked two decades in business.
Gumballs & Overalls is celebrating its 20th year in business with owner Tracy DeWaal and her staff pointing out the support of Amherstburg and surrounding communities.
“It’s amazing,” she said. “Amherstburg has been such a huge supporter since the day we opened.”
People from surrounding communities such as Essex, Tecumseh, Windsor, Leamington and Kingsville also regularly frequent the store.
DeWaal said they focus on quality and customer service and are open seven days per week. They put in a lot of hard work and try to do what is best for each customer.
“We are a children’s consignment boutique. We say boutique because we focus on quality,” said DeWaal. “We’re picky about what we take in. That’s what our customers want. I think that’s part of our success, too.”
Gumballs & Overalls gets a lot of repeat business but still welcomes new faces.
“We see a lot of new customers every day,” said DeWaal.
Being around for 20 years, there are now multiple generations of families coming in. People who were children when the store first opened are now adults and parents themselves, but they still ask about the store’s well-known gumball machine.
DeWaal noted parents at first are now grandparents with grandparents enjoying discounts every Tuesday.
“We carry everything from newborn to teenage sizes,” she said.
In addition to clothing, there are other children’s items such as toys, skates, books, baby gear, dance and gymnastics gear, and DVDs/Blu-Rays.
“What we’re doing works,” she said. “I’ll do this as long as I can hold on to great staff. Teamwork is a great part of the success.”DeWaal added the staff – which includes Lisa Gall, Bryer Zimmer and Laura Rebidoux – are loyal and she thanked previous staff members as well.
“Without them, we would not be here today,” said DeWaal. “We’re aiming for another 20 years.”
Gumballs and Overalls is located at 221 Sandwich St. S., at the corner of Sandwich and Richmond Sts. For more information, visit www.gumballsandoveralls.ca or call 519-736-0990.
Amherstburg business celebrates its 20th anniversary
By RTT Staff
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