A mainstay in Roanoke’s retail clothing market will shut its doors next month.

John Norman Clothiers is closing on Dec. 24, according to owner Jeff Wendell. This men and women’s upscale clothing boutique opened its first shop in downtown Roanoke in 1932, selling only men’s apparel.

Wendell has owned the retailer for the last 34 years. It has had locations at Tanglewood Mall and at the Corners Shopping Center in Roanoke County.

Last year, Wendell moved the store to a new and visible spot at West Village in Roanoke County. He even bought its two-story building, beside Finks Jewelers, that also houses the Daily Grind.

It’s unclear why Wendell is closing John Norman in the midst of the holiday shopping season. A closing sale soon will start at the store, and all clothing, furniture and antiques will be discounted, according to a news release.

I’ll post more details once I find them out.

Photo by Roanoke Times photographer Sam Dean.

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