retail report
Story and Photos By Jodi Hutchison
Autumn always seems to infuse Jonesboro with vibrant energy. Football games, school carnivals and shopping are great ways to get out and enjoy the cooler air. This fall, people browsing the busy streets of the city will find four new Jonesboro retailers that offer some exciting new products and services to enhance work and home.
EAST NETTLETON AVENUE
Jonesboro Restaurant Equipment, 3113 E. Nettleton, 870-932-1006. This great new store caters to commercial businesses, but what many people don’t know is that they have a large number of products useful to the general public. For example, numerous fall festivals take place in October, so event planners will find items perfect for hosting these kinds of gatherings. In addition, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s are around the corner and Jonesboro Restaurant Equipment is the perfect place to get supplies for holiday happenings. The store carries 40-cup to 100-cup coffee pots, industrial fryers, table top fryers for the home, popcorn machines, nacho machines, supplies for making snow cones and cotton candy, utensils, barware, dishes and more. Store manager, Doug Hauger says special orders are always welcome and promises speedy delivery.
Jonesboro Restaurant Equipment also carries many pieces to outfit gourmet home kitchens. Some of their most popular cooking merchandise is heavy duty cookware and commercial ovens that have been specially insulated for residential use. Discounts are offered for larger orders and delivery is available. Mon.-Fri. 9 am. to 5 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DOWNTOWN
All About Scrubs, 218 Union Street., Suite A. 870-275-7441. All About Scrubs opened the Jonesboro store Sept. 22. Owners Tony and Gail Vinson bring two years of professional service from their former Branson, Mo., store to the Northeast Arkansas area.
All About Scrubs stocks a number of popular brands such as Dickies, Landou, Urbane and more. The store also carries shoes and chef ware. Its selection ranges from XS to 5XL as well as maternity sizes. Businesses will appreciate the customer service that brings the scrubs directly to the doorsteps of area companies and organizations allowing workers to try on uniforms and order them on the spot from their place of work. If all of that isn’t incentive enough to visit this great new shop, throughout the month of October, customers who mention that they read about All About Scrubs in Occasions will receive 15 percent off their purchase. Contact the store at alaboutscrubs@yahoo.com with any questions. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
METRO CENTRE
I.O. Metro, 1319 Stadium Blvd., Suite E, (870) 268-0913. The much-anticipated new furniture store recently opened its doors and Jonesboro shoppers are buzzing about the chic collection of interiors at I.O. Metro. The store’s showroom comes alive with stylish room arrangements that brighten the imagination and create living spaces that are truly unique and beautiful. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun. 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. www.io-metro.com
THE MALL at TURTLE CREEK
Gifts & Gifts, located just outside of Bath and Body Works, 870-336-2837. This kiosk carries a collection of home décor and ladies wardrobe accessories crafted from luxurious fabrics. Various sizes and styles of pillow cases, table runners and more make wonderful additions to any home’s décor. Elegant ladies’ scarves boast rich textures and colors that would lend style to any woman’s closet. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sun. 12:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.