Eclectic retailer Shine to open in Fourth Ave. storefront

Kelly Hadin is a retail manager with a vision. 

 

"It's a one-stop shop," she says. "We have free gift wrapping so you can walk in and say, 'I'm going to a wedding. What do I do?' You can come in an get an awesome gift for 15 or 20 dollars, or a piece of artisan pottery for a 100."

 

That vision is coming to Downtown Ann Arbor this month with Shine, a unique retailer of gift items based in Royal Oak. The new location on S. Fourth Ave. will be the second Shine shop. 

 

"There is a great variety in this downtown," says Hadin. "My store has so much variety and color an energy, I feel like it is a reflection of how unique and varied Ann Arbor is." 

 

Shine offers an eclectic mix of handmade and artisanal items, from local to international artists. Hadin says the Fourth Ave. space was perfect for the store, as its historic features create a beautiful backdrop for their products.  

 

"I love the energy," Hadin says. "I feel like it'll showcase the colors really well, but it has its own texture and history." 

 

Hadin plans to be open by March 23, when the store will celebrate its grand opening. In addition to Hadin, Shine will open with one full- and one part-time employee.