Eight years in the past, Rochelle Spagnolo opened Konsignment Konnections, a consignment retailer in downtown Ellwood Metropolis providing clothes, sneakers, equipment and toys.
His enterprise continues to increase.
In Could 2023, Spagnolo's character, vitality and onerous work allowed him to double his area at 503 Lawrence Ave.
“We have been about to blow up. I wanted more room however I didn't need to depart Ellwood Metropolis. “I find it irresistible right here and I’m concerned in the neighborhood,” Spagnolo stated. “I purchased the constructing on the nook with these massive home windows the place folks passing by can see the model and get an concept of what I’ve.”
In March, Spagnola bought the complete constructing and has extra plans to develop his enterprise. She is transforming the added area within the basement, her first ground is absolutely utilized, and he or she has plans for the second and third flooring of the constructing.
“The constructing is big. There are three big flats on every ground and I plan to reconfigure them into smaller flats to lease and ultimately I’ll have the third ground as my residence,” Spagnolo stated.
On the primary ground, the charming decor displays Spagnolo's artistic methods of upcycling, reusing and upcycling to showcase its massive choice of clothes, from infants to adults.
The shop is right for youngsters and has youngsters's tables and chairs and coloring books. And when the children are able to go, they will pick a trinket from a jewellery field with a heart-shaped mirror.
Clothes is organized by manufacturers, sizes, and clothes types, equivalent to swimsuits and occasion clothes, with many equipment displayed on pegboards. It additionally has an amazing choice of maternity garments that have been solely worn for a short while.
Summer time is normally sluggish, however not this yr. Spagnolo stated she has by no means been busier.
“I'm excited that it's working so effectively. I respect all of the assist I obtain. Eight years in the past, I took an opportunity and I'm glad I did. I really like doing enterprise in Ellwood,” Spagnolo stated.
Spagnolo's solely worker is his sister Lauren Rizzo.
“I’ve no downside managing the shop. My busiest occasions are when the seasons change and I’ve to vary garments. After I do this I can breathe and chill out a little bit bit,” Spagnolo stated.
She takes clothes and niknaks on consignment and the shopper will get 40 p.c of the sale.
Spagnolo stated the essence of his retailer is to place cash in folks's pockets: the individuals who consign, the individuals who save by buying shipments and the retailers the place we spend the cash.
“It's about supporting native,” Spagnolo stated.
He known as it Konsignment Konnections not solely due to its catchy title however as a result of it’s about connecting folks and corporations with one another. To do that, it has a cork board the place native folks can promote their abilities and companies.
Spagnolo was promoting insurance coverage when he determined to open a retailer.
“I used to be making some huge cash however I wasn't having fun with it. I’ve discovered a enterprise that I actually take pleasure in day-after-day. “I’m glad I took the chance,” Spagnolo stated.
Sooner or later, he’ll open one other Konsignment Konnections elsewhere as a result of he continues to develop. The shop is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to five p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to three p.m.
The shop can be on Fb and will be contacted at (724) 856-5932.