05/21/2023
Modish Designs and Boutique Announces Transition to Online-Only Operations, Closing Storefront Due to Non-Renewal of Lease
Hartford, SD – Modish Designs and Boutique, regrets to announce the closure of its physical storefront. After 4 years of serving our valued customers in the heart of Hartford, we have made the difficult decision to transition to an online-only platform due to the non-renewal of our lease. Actual last day of business at the storefront has not been determined at this time but lease will expire June 30th, 2023.
By shifting our focus to an online boutique model, we are confident that we can continue to provide an extraordinary shopping experience for our customers. We believe that embracing this change will allow Modish to adapt to the evolving needs and preferences of our customers while continuing to offer exceptional quality, style, and service. While also freeing up more time to do more of the things I love outside of the store.
While bidding farewell to our physical storefront is undoubtedly bittersweet, we are grateful for the support and patronage of Hartford and the Surrounding Community. The decision was a difficult one, but we are committed to embracing this new chapter and providing our loyal customers with an even more enhanced shopping experience.
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that this transformative change will unlock new opportunities for us to invest additional time and resources into fulfilling custom and wholesale tee orders. By devoting more attention to these specialized requests, we can ensure an even more personalized and tailored experience for our customers, bringing their unique visions to life in extraordinary fashion.
But that's not all! We're taking the excitement to new heights as we explore the possibility of bringing the essence of our boutique directly to you. We're currently envisioning the setup of our boutique at local events and private shopping parties. Stay tuned for updates as we strive to create unforgettable moments of fashion and style in your own community.
As we make this transition, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our new website. Our redesigned online platform will feature exciting additions, including an expanded range of products and innovative ways to shop. We invite our valued customers to stay tuned for the unveiling of our new website, where they can explore an even wider selection of curated collections, discover new arrivals, and experience fresh ways to enhance their shopping journey.
We want to provide you with the necessary information regarding returns, exchanges, and gift certificates during this transition.
Returns and Exchanges: If you have any items that are eligible for returns or exchanges within the 14-day window before the store closes, we kindly ask you to bring them to the store. Our staff will assist you in processing your request.
After the storefront closes, we request you to refer to our returns and shipping policies, which will be available on our website. These policies will provide you with the necessary instructions and guidelines for any future returns or exchanges.
Gift Certificates and Generic Cards: If you possess any paper gift certificates or generic cards, we encourage you to utilize them before the storefront closure. Our store will honor these certificates and cards during the remaining open period. Additionally, we are offering updated gift cards to replace those older versions. Cards with our logo on them can be used online or at any pop-ups even after the store closes. Please visit the store to obtain the updated cards or if you have any questions about gift cards.
Closeout Sales: To help reduce our inventory before the closure, we will be offering sales at closeout pricing. This presents an excellent opportunity for you to take advantage of discounted prices on all items. Please note that all sales made during this period will be final, and items purchased cannot be returned or exchanged unless they are found to be faulty or damaged.
We will make every effort to communicate with you regarding the closure process and any future business plans. Stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter or following our social media platforms for updates and announcements.
We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible customers. Throughout our journey as a physical storefront, your unwavering support, loyalty, and enthusiasm have been the driving force behind our success. We are truly humbled by the trust you have placed in us and the countless memorable moments we have shared together.
Amy Hallem
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To start off my name is Amy and I'm the sole owner of Modish Designs & Boutique. I always planned on being a teacher when "I grew up" but changed my mind once I got to college. I left school and worked as an education assistant at Children's Care Hospital and School for 3 years while I figured things out. I eventually received my Associates Degree in Graphic Communications. I always loved to draw and love typography so it was a natural fit. I worked as a freelance designer, designed wedding invitations for a print shop, was the classified manager at a newspaper and finally the marketing manager for a security company. I currently still do all the marketing for them and occasionally work in office there, otherwise it's all done from home.
I just turned 40 and I'm a mom of 3: Faith 17, Mya 14, Carson 9. All 3 kids "help" in the business in their different ways. Faith will be heading off to college in North Dakota this coming fall, so her duties have been passed down to her sister. You'll see them helping in the store or at vendor events and also modeling from time to time. Carson also has a love for drawing and has a sketch pad full of possible t-shirt designs! All three have been active in sports so we are quite busy Spring through Fall.
When I'm not at either business working or chancing after kids, I enjoy a usually much needed and past due girls night, watching sports, and going to concerts. There is nothing better for your sole than a couple good friends, a couple adult beverages and hours a giggling, rapping, and solving all life's problems. I grew up spending most my summers at the race track and still enjoy a night at the track. I love Duke basketball and Twins baseball, my dream is to see a game at all Major League ballparks. I love listening to live music especially on a patio or at a street dance, I prefer the smaller local bands than going to a big name concert at a huge stadium.
Modish was formed in October of 2016, originally as a side hustle business when I found a good deal on screen printing equipment and thought it would be fun to try! I started off just making shirts for people I knew, had a small website, an etsy store and went to vendor shows. Towards the end of 2018 I had started adding in some other clothing items and had started to run out of space in our house, so I contacted Hartford's Economic Director to see if he new of any commercial spaces with low rent that were available or to at least get my interest out there in case something did come up. He did know of a few spaces and thought the one on Main would be perfect because the current leaser was looking to get out of it early. I signed the lease in September, got the keys in October gutted out the offices to a store show room and was ready to open by Thanksgiving weekend and it's been a whirlwind ever since.
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