The specialty retailer 2nd & Charles is expanding its presence in Michigan with a new store in Utica. The location will be its second, complementing an Auburn Hills store which opened in 2013.
In addition to the more than 300,000 items the store boasts in daily inventory, the national chain has announced that the Utica location will be the very first of its nearly 30 locations to host an on-site coffee bar. Whole-bean coffee, full-leaf tea, snacks, and more will be on offer at the first of its kind, ChuckStop.
2nd & Charles has stores in 15 states, from Michigan to Texas, Delaware to Colorado.
The store offers a wide range of products; both used and new. Among its inventory are books, vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, video games, video game systems, comic books, electronics, toys, collectibles, and more. 2nd & Charles also buys items from customers in exchange for either cash or store credit.
"2nd & Charles offers a very different kind of shopping and trading experience," Scott Kappler, vice president of marketing for 2nd & Charles, says in a statement. "Utica’s dynamic energy makes it the perfect place to further expand our presence in Michigan, and we look forward to sharing all the personal and profound treasures that 2nd & Charles has to offer with the community."
According to store representatives, 2nd & Charles replenishes stock daily, creating a new experience on each customer's visit. The store's items take up over three miles of shelf space. More than 50 employees will be hired to staff the Utica location.
2nd & Charles is located at 45290 Utica Park Blvd. in the Utica Park Place shopping center. Expect an opening in late July.
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