"[I]f people know we're looking out for them and offering the best prices we possibly can, they'll come back to see us more often."

posted Aug 22, 2016 at 2:01 PM

Retail shops have tough time in urban areas for decades, so the fact that B. Lodge and Co. has made it on Pearl Street in downtown Albany since the 19th century is kind of amazing. Over at the Times Union, Steve Barnes talks with Lodge's co-owner Mark Yonally about how they're still making it work. (And why the store closes at 5:25 pm.) [TU+ (link around)]

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Love having Lodge's there for quick things you'd otherwise need to drive for... lost your sunglasses? Need a key made? And the shockingly large clothing selection. Perhaps more interesting is the fact that they have, what, 11 signs that say "LODGE'S", last time I checked?

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