2008.11.25
Downtown candy & gift shop to close
I found out some news today about a long-time candy and gift store that will shut its doors at the end of this year. Rita Bruffey plans to close Good Things on the Market, a shop that she opened 23 years ago. It's located on Market Street in downtown Roanoke.
Bruffey is retiring from the retail business, and her store lease will be up at December's end.
Here's good news for the holiday shopping season. Bruffey is trying to clear out her merchandise. Through next month, she has discounted the price of gift items by 50 percent. But the candy, including the shop's popular fudge, still is full price. Sorry chocolate lovers!
I hate that she's closing, but definitely understand it. She is such a sweet person. I'll have to go by to buy some things and tell her goodbye.
Comment by Debbie — November 25, 2008 @ 6:31 pm
I noticed that Marie's Caribbean Cuisine has closed. Any news?
Comment by Teresa — November 26, 2008 @ 11:23 am