Reny’s

The Renys franchise is a family-run department store with name recognition across Maine for being a Maine Shopping Adventure, selling name-brand merchandise at discounted prices. As a typical department store, Renys carries everything from shoes and clothing to home furnishings and food. Each of the 14 Renys stores is a retail anchor in its respective downtown area. Store sizes range from the largest in Bridgton at about 35,000 square feet, to small stores in Damariscotta at around 2,000 square feet. Renys is well-known across Maine as a store that provides good prices on first quality products.

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Grandpa Shorters

Grandpa Shorter’s carries a wide variety of gifts and artwork, specializing in handcrafted Native American pieces. Products include the largest in-store selection of Minnetonka Moccasins, Lynn Haney Santas, Porcupine Quill Boxes, Petoskey Stones, Deerskin leather gloves, and other gifts. Grandpa Shorter’s strives to have “something for everyone.” Grandpa Shorter’s has three retail locations between three buildings, each with its own unique product mix.

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Bekah Kate’s

Bekah Kate’s carries a full line of kitchen accessories, specializing in gourmet product lines for the kitchen. Product lines also include gourmet food selections, bath & body products, children’s clothing, and gifts. Bekah Kate’s offers a local destination for Bridal Registries as well.

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Cornerstone Shoppe

The Cornerstone Shoppe combines elegant and traditional home appointments with unique and artistic creations including hand made jewelry and ceramics, hand-blown glass and stained glass, and exotic wood pieces. Other products include original art work, candles, custom furniture, and books. Cornerstone Shoppe offers a wide variety of unique and specialty items typically not found in franchise or big-box establishments. Cornerstone Shoppe takes care in creating beautiful product displays which rotate throughout the year and include seasonal items.

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E.L. Menk

E.L. Menk is a locally-owned, full-service jeweler that has become a cornerstone business in downtown Brainerd, specializing in custom-made jewelry. E.L. Menk completes 100% repairs in-house, including laser welding and computerized engraving. Product lines include diamonds, colored stones, watches, and necklaces. Mr. Menk is a graduate gemologist with experience in the total picture of jewelry.

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Walker’s Variety

With modern amenities and an old time feel, Walker’s Variety is a full line variety store, modeled after the traditional five-and-dime stores, located in the heart of Holden, Missouri. Selling everything from electronics to fabric, houseware to pet supplies, small appliances to school and office supplies and even a huge toy department filled with all types of toys not found in the major department stores, Walker’s Variety is a one-stop shop where customers are often amazed at how many different products a small downtown store can offer. Moreover, customers can find an alternative shopping option at Walkers, where- above and beyond the wide selection of products- wood floors and friendly, familiar faces provide them a comfortable, pleasant shopping experience. Walker’s Variety is an independent operation an anchor and an asset to downtown Holden.

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Nina’s Department and Variety Store

Family owned since 1916, Nina’s Department and Variety Store in downtown Spring Green offers residents and visitors a wide array of products extending from women’s clothing to board games to an entire corner devoted to yarn and other craft items. Nina’s also offers seasonal products and gifts that are showcased in a display at the center of the store. This business is innovative because it offers better quality products at a higher level of style for a reasonable price in the downtown core.

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