Nadine’s

Plus Size Boutique Black Business SPOTLIGHT

By Chris Juhn Contributing Writer

When Nadine Walker started her online business in 2012, she never imagined that she would eventually be able to open a plus-size boutique in Brooklyn Park that caters to women of all shapes and sizes.

“I started doing pop-ups in 2021,” said the 34-year-old entrepreneur. “I opened up at this location in March.”

In the few short months that Nadine’s Plus Size Boutique has been open, business has been pretty good. And although she still maintains her online business, she’s confident she made the right decision in opening a storefront clothing store in a strip mall, even as many small retailers are struggling.

MSR: What made you decide to open up a store here?

NW: I felt like there was a need in our community for plus-size clothing that’s more urban, more fashionable. I’m 34, and I wanted more ageappropriate clothing for me and my peers. And then on top of that, I’m very spiritual. The numbers 1-4-4-4 came to me as an angel number. So, when I saw the [building] address, I was like, yes, this is it.

MSR: How’s the response been from the community?

NW: The response has actu-