Shoptalk: Haddonfield Business
A Tale of Two Kings Highways
Some thrive and others die in the boom or bust cycle of Haddonfield business.
To borrow a well-worn phrase from a classic author, it could be the best of times and the worst of times for Haddonfield businesses. Look no further than 115 and 117 Kings Highway East to get a snapshot. At 115, Wiseley Jewelers is going out of business after 31 years. Next door at 117, the Summit Sampler home-furnishing shop has doubled the size of its business after two years here by expanding into an adjacent store front. Both owners say things couldn't be better and business is booming, but the future of each couldn't be more different. Stephen Wiseley is shuttering his jewelry store and plans to move to Colorado to retire. He said he'd love to sell it, but hasn't yet. Jan Martin has expanded her family-run, home-furnishing business on…
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Bill Green
5:35 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Maryann - it sure has been 20 yrs. Haddonfield is my shop's home and as for Sandy Relief...these are our friends and neighbors. Some lost some and some lost all. I'm inside in a warm shop or home. Some of these folks are still in the cold. I won't forget how lucky I truly am and, but for a twist of wind rain and fate, I could've been among those who were affected. more ›