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Small businesses tie a knot and hang on
by Pareesha NaraNg come in to simply browse. real fight is; [shoppers] have to decide if
Pennye Jones-Napier, co-owner of the they need a new pair of shoes or a new
Although gas prices have recently Big Bad Woof, said that recent sales figures coat.” The ice cream parlor is considered a
dipped below two dollars a gallon, food were off from their projections, but they mom and pop store, with few employees.
prices are still going through the roof, the are taking action to secure some revenue. “Major [chain] stores can’t afford to lose
stock market continues its schizophrenic “We’ve brought in some lower-priced items one to two percent without it costing them
seesaw and many people are seeing their because of the economic downturn…and plenty of money,” he said. “At one percent,
children’s college funds and their own in a nod to online shoppers have added a eh—I still have a life,” Moorin said,
retirement savings disappear into thin delivery service in the area,” Jones-Napier adding that he’s seen an extra 10 percent
air. In timing that had independent and said. “We’ve taken steps to strategically downward shift in sales compared to what
corporate business-owners alike pounding offset the perceived economic issues going he projected, which is, at this time of year,
their heads against a wall, the white on.” “quite a bit of money.”
elephant that we all knew to be in the room Jeanne Ha, co-owner of Park Florist, Old Takoma Business Association
was finally acknowledged on December said their business has been affected, Executive Director Roz Grigsby said that
1st. We are indeed in a full blown but she doesn’t think they will have to shopping in the stores of Takoma Park is a
recession. raise their prices. “I wouldn’t say it’s tradition—a place with personality, where
Its effects, however, were being felt flourishing…it’s a little slower than last business owners are known, respected,
long before the official announcement. year.” Ha did note that many people are and supported. “My hope is that people
With anemic sales beginning shortly coming in to make their traditional holiday recognize what small, independently owned
after summer and continuing well into purchases and taking advantage of the businesses offer is fundamentally different
November, businesses in Old Takoma are many flower arranging classes being from the big stores and malls,” Grigsby
gearing up for a tepid holiday season. In offered, including this past November’s said. “Each store is its own eclectic mix
the fashion world they say brown is the Thanksgiving centerpiece class and of the owner and the staff. If people want
new black. In an uncertain economic December’s Wreath Buffet. to do the cookie-cutter approach, they’ll
world, down is the new flat and flat is the Because of the nature of his business, go elsewhere. But if they want to look at
new up. Summer Delights owner Greg Moorin something with a different, unique flavor, I
Lisa Corwin, manager of Amano, knew that as the temperature outside think they’ll come here.”
said the drop in sales became apparent dipped, his sales would quickly follow suit She added that if Takoma Park wants to
at the end of October, particularly when so he decided to introduce breakfast and have that different flavor, residents would
compared to previous years’ figures. baked goods to attract customers. It was have to invest in it and “put their money
“We’ve definitely structured [our buying] a risky move considering the economy where their mouth is. This is not the same
a little differently this year so people can was turning downward around that time. merchandise you will find in 100 places
find gifts for under $10 and $20,” Corwin “I’m fortunate that I’m settled in,” Moorin across the country…I think people like that
said. The store has also seen a noticeable said. “It’s affected me, but not as hard as idea,” Grigsby said.
decrease in the number of people who it’s been for others…retail is where the
Shop-Rite Liquors
Sparkling Wine
Mumm Napa Brut Prestige 750ml $15.99
Barefoot Sparkling 750ml $7.49
Martini & Rossi Asti 750ml $11.99
6333 New Hampshire Ave. (Just inside the MD/DC line)
Family owned & operated since 1994 • 301-270-2300 Wine
Newharbor Sauvignon Blanc 750ml $9.99
December Store Sale s Happy Holidays!
Bonterra Cabernet
Turning Leaf All
750ml $13.49
1.5lt $12.49
Black Swan All 1.5lt $8.99
Brandy Scotch J Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet 750ml $13.49
E & J V.S.O.P 750ml $14.99 Johnnie Walker Red 1.75lt $31.99 Beringer Blush 1.5lt $10.99
Paul Masson V.S 750ml $10.99 Clan Macgregor 1.75lt $10.99 Cavit All 1.5lt $11.99
St Remy V.S.O.P 1.75lt $19.99 Clos Du Bois Chardonnay 750ml $11.49
Vodka Ravenswood Vintners Cabernet
Cognac Ketel One 750ml $21.99 & Petite Sirah 750ml $7.49
Hennessy V.S 750ml $24.99 Seagrams 80pr 1.75lt $13.99
Alize V.S.O.P 750ml $23.99 Finlandia 80pr 1.75lt $29.49
Courvoisier V.S 750ml $19.99 Absolut 80pr 1.75lt $35.99
Beer
Heineken 12oz Bt Loose Case $24.99
Corona 12oz Bt Loose Case $23.99
Cordials Gin
Bud & Bud Light 12oz Bt Loose Case $15.99
Kahlua Coffee 750ml $17.49 Gordons 1.75lt $12.99
Coors Light 16oz 18pk Cn $14.99
Frangelico 750ml $23.99 Bombay 86pr 1.75lt $25.99
Guinness 12oz Bt Case $25.99
Amaretto Di Saronno 750ml $21.49 Beefeater 1.75lt $26.99
St Pauli Girl 12oz Bt Case $20.99
Cointreau 750ml $33.99
Becks 12oz Bt Case $22.99
Rum
Milwalkee’s Best 12oz Cn 30pk $12.99
Whiskey Captain Morgan Spiced 750ml $13.49
Seagrams VO 1.75lt $17.99 Malibu Coconut 1.75lt $22.99
Jim Beam Black 1.75lt $31.49 Shop Rite Liquors has the largest inventory of
Makers Mark 750ml $23.99 Tequila Spirits, Wine, & Beer to supply your holiday needs.
Canadian Club 6yr 750ml $8.49 Don Julio Blanco 750ml $35.99
Jose Cuervo Gold or Classico 1.75lt $27.49 We discount cases of wine 750ml & 1.5lt (same
Cabo Wabo Silver 750ml $33.99
Hours: Mon-Sat: 8am-12am product or mixed up) by 15% *Non-Sale Items*
3 lottery machines
December 2008 • TAKOMA VOICE 21
