Jenny on the Block

Jenny on the Block

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Apr 24th, 10:27pm By queenseyes

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If you thought that the Jenny Shop would be a shot in the dark, you may want to rethink your stance. According to Jen Hemmingway the shelves have been almost wiped out of merchandise. Today she spent a good portion of her sales' pitch apologizing to her customers for the lack of merchandise. The funny thing is... before I stopped in I actually had trepidation that the result might be different. After all, you never know what the retail climate is like when there hasn't been much of a retail climate in a number of years.

After stopping by Chop Chop for lunch (and not being able to sit at a table) I popped on over to the Jenny Shop. Jen was literally jumping up and down as if she too was surprised at the overwhelming reception. "We have to tell more people to open up down here," she told me. "I can't keep the jeans and tops in stock. I'm already considering expanding the shop... and there is another space across the way should be filled with retail. We're seeing repeat customers and new shoppers everyday. I just picked up a local custom clothing line which is a great story... they're already working on the selections now. I always hoped that we would have a great business, and now I can truly say that the downtown shoppers have been wonderful. With Chop Chop and Globe Market I really feel like I am in a district that works together. Just wait until you see what we're going to be working on next...".

Jenny Shop - 210 Ellicott Square Building - 295 Main Street Buffalo

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  1. GDC

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    Apr 25th, 01:59

    This is FANTASTIC NEWS!!! I was actually thinking of setting up a unisex clothing store downtown (have been dreaming for a few years now). Thanks for this info, it definitely got me thinking some more and looking into it alittle bit more. If people would be interested in a store that sold Funky clothing for men and women (Think Toronto and NYC styles) then let me know. I would luv to bring the big city styles to B-lo.

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  2. GDC

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    Apr 25th, 02:01

    This is FANTASTIC NEWS!!! I was actually thinking of setting up a unisex clothing store downtown (have been dreaming for a few years now). Thanks for this info, it definitely got me thinking some more and looking into it alittle bit more. If people would be interested in a store that sold Funky clothing for men and women (Think Toronto and NYC styles) then let me know. I would luv to bring the big city styles to B-lo.

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  3. sbrof

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    Apr 25th, 07:23

    so how much for a pair of jeans here?

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  4. urbanesque

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    Apr 25th, 07:47

    I am not surprised, this is one of the few places that downtown workers can shop on their lunch hour without getting in their cars. I hope for more shopping destinations along Main Street and I hope that the demand for downtown retail continues once the novelty wears off. Let's all keep our fingers crossed and keep shopping at these stores whenever possible, we owe a lot to these entrepreneurs who are taking a major risk by opening their businesses away from the usual shopping districts. The next step to bringing more stores and restaurants downtown is really up to the people who work downtown, we have to frequent these places to ensure that they stick around for awhile.

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  5. tonyarmani

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    Apr 25th, 08:15

    does anyone know if there is a higher end hair stylist shop near this store? things like that usually go well together, giving customers the ability to get a new hairdo and wardrobe at the same time...might be something to look into....

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  6. dpbflo

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    Apr 25th, 08:29

    this is awesome news. congrats. keep up the good work.

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  7. Sam123

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    Apr 25th, 08:43

    Its because she is so hot!

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  8. BFLORome

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    Apr 25th, 08:44

    I think there's a big plus in keeping it small and dense with select/exclusive mechandise ...don't go too big too fast.

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  9. fredrico

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    Apr 25th, 09:13

    GDC

    I would like to see a shop like the one your thinking of open downtown. Also years ago the was a very high end vintage clothing shop on Allen (it was called Marikesh I think) that I would like to see return. I bought old jeans and leather flight jackets there.

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  10. annemurph

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    Apr 25th, 09:27

    I have been several times...very nice clothes...and reasonably priced...to answer a previous question, jeans are $70, which compared to most "designer" brands is not bad. Glad to hear she is doing so well!

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  11. flyguy

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    Apr 25th, 09:30

    I hope business remains brisk because the Buffalo market seems to run very hot and cold. One day your the be all end all and then the next the markets moved on to the next "hot" spot.

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  12. icecreamsub

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    Apr 25th, 09:41

    this is great news. I hope more retail comes downtown and thrives. Its easy to make a wish list of what you would like to see start up when it isn't your money involved but I would love to see an EMS like store move into the city. i would like to think Buffalo could support a sport/outdoors sort of store but who knows.....

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  13. sbrof

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    Apr 25th, 10:00

    Thanks anne, that seems reasonable for higher end clothing. Great job, Jen keep up the good work!

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  14. TownLine

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    Apr 25th, 10:04

    Actually, Icecreamsub.... Rumor is that the City and NYS are working hard on bringing a sports/outdoors retailer to the waterfront. Man, that would be exciting!.....

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  15. Rebecca

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    Apr 25th, 12:06

    Congratulations, Jenny!

    GDC - I would be interested in funkier clothing options a la NYC and Toronto. I think a lot of people would be (tho maybe they'd be looking on Elmwood?) If you go for it, advertize it on the UB Stampede or Generations.

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  16. GDC

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    Apr 25th, 12:41

    I was thinking of carrying the looks one might find at say Le Chateu, French Connections, H&M and so forth. Wear that you can put on for work or for daily wear and it would be a place for both men and women (teen-30ish).

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  17. clasicgrl

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    Apr 25th, 13:16

    GDC....What I would give for an H&M around here!!! Even better if it were located in the city.

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  18. BackInBuffalo

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    Apr 25th, 13:16

    great to here the positive news! (and to think, we're in a 'recession'. must be all the Canadians shopping at our booming retail spots!!!)

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  19. jen

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    Apr 25th, 13:43

    Very encouraging. Congrats to her!

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