RETAIL WRAP | march 2010
How did you get into this business?
Charming Charlie evolved out of the opportunity to marry commercial real estate and retail together and it evolved from there.
What sets you apart from other boutiques?
In a nutshell, it’s the entire Charming Charlie experience. We combine a very aesthetically pleasing environment with a very affordable price point. Product-wise, we [...]
RETAIL WRAP | february 2010
JUDD MILLER | EUROPEAN WAX CENTERS
Regional Developer and Franchise Owner | years in operation 1½ years in Houston,
6 years in Florida | 5 Houston area locations (River Oaks, Galleria, West U,
Bunker Hill@I-10 & Copperfield) | 866.773.4929 | www.waxcenter.com
EXPLAIN THE PROCESS OF WAXING AND WHY IT’S BETTER THAN SAY, SHAVING OR LASER?
When done correctly, waxing removes [...]
RETAIL WRAP | january 2010
JEFF KAPLAN
NEW LIVING, GREEN BUILDING + HOME STORE
years in operation almost a year | 6111 kirby drive, in the former wagner
hardware location. houston tx 77005 | 713.521.1921 | www.newliving.net
Current obsession
Making heathy, green building materials affordable and accessible to everyone.
Design inspiration | icon
Heather Rowell, who worked with Brian Malarkey to design New Living. Heather is just [...]
RETAIL WRAP | december 2009
WILLIAM FIERROS | CASA BLANCA FLORAL SERVICES
years in operation six | 2711 princeton, houston tx 77009 | 713.528.9090
Current obsession
It depends on the season. Sometimes I find one kind of flower that I like and I can use it every day. But maybe for the next job, I find something else and the creation process starts again.
Design inspiration | [...]
RETAIL WRAP | november 2009
MAURA SWEENEY | LULULEMON ATHLETICA
years in operation the highland village location has been open for nearly 2 years. the company was founded in 1998. | 4023 westheimer road, houston, tx 77027 | 713.621.8311www.lululemon.com/houston/highlandvillage
Current obsession
Pilates – Reformer, Proformer, Corefusion… It changes your body’s shape, makes you stronger, increases your metabolism and there are noticeable results in [...]
FATOU FALL | COUTURE BLOWOUT
FATOU FALL | COUTURE BLOWOUT
years in operation 1 | 1621 westheimer, houston, tx 77006 713.520.7585 | www.couture-blowout.com
Current obsession
Colors and more bright colors.
Design inspiration | icon
Classic designs (wearable, all seasons) with a twist (an edge)|
Coco Chanel definitely
How did you get into this business?
Always loved the resale/consignment scene… I found my favorite dress, skirt… anything at [...]
