360 Kids Boutique — Designer Clothes & More For Kids...For Less By Kelly Miller
In these tough economic times, there’s no reason to pay full price for children’s clothes and kids “gear” when you can buy them in like-new condition for half the cost at a boutique-style consignment shop like 360 Kids Boutique. Long-time Lutz resident Bentley Nyman, is celebrating her one-year anniversary as the new owner of the kid’s consignment shop found in the Grand Oaks Square shopping plaza on Wesley Chapel Blvd., just north of S.R. 56. The shop’s previous owner was a friend of Nyman’s and when the opportunity to buy the store presented itself, Nyman jumped at the chance. “I’ve always wanted to own my own business and I love kids,” Nyman says. “It seemed like the right combination for success.” After purchasing the location, Nyman changed the name from 360 Kids Consignment to 360 Kids Boutique. She says that she still wanted people to recognize the original name, but wanted the shop to have more of a boutique feel. The “360” refers to the seemingly never-ending cycle of clothes that are brought in to 360 Kids and sold to a happy new owner, hopefully bringing a smile to another child’s face.
An Upscale Boutique ‘Feel’
What makes 360 Kids Boutique stand out in a community full of kids consign-
ment shops? It has an upscale children’s boutique feel with its well-lit, airy space and soothing scents that surround shoppers while they browse. “We care about every single item that comes through the store,” says Lori Fisher, Nyman’s mom, who regularly helps out in this family-run business. “Everything we offer has that ‘like new’ look you’d expect to find in a regular retail clothing store.” The owners make sure every item is laundered and clean, including breaking out the Clorox wipes to keep the toys and accessories as sanitary as possible. The variety of items the shop offers is staggering. Sure 360 Kids has fantastic kid’s clothes and wonderful larger items like strollers and nursery furniture, but the store also sells maternity clothes and outfits for picky teenagers. “People are surprised at the range of clothing sizes we sell,” Nyman says. “From infant all the way up to size 18 (boys and girls), as well as clothes for moms-to-be.”
On a Personal Note . . .
I have a twelve-year-old daughter and it’s difficult to find appropriately styled clothing for a reasonable price. I was impressed with the boutique’s selection, as I found a variety of items — with name brands my daughter loves, like Aeropostale and Abercrombie & Fitch. My daughter and I will definitely be back so she can pick out what she likes and try on her favorites. The staff at 360 Kids Boutique prides
itself on the special services offered to the store’s clientele. For current consignors, 360 Kids has a “Drop & Run” program, so those in a hurry can fill out an online form, attach it to their resale items, and Nyman will sort through everything, while busy moms go about their day. Alyssa N., who works at Salon Tré Anne, a hair salon in the same Owner Bentley Nyman of 360 Kids Boutique, located in the Grand Oaks shopping plaza, regularly consigns Square plaza on S.R. 54 in Lutz, has all of the clothing (above) and accessories (next page) you need at prices that are way below retail. her three-year-old folded and in excellent condition — with son’s clothes and shoes at the boutique. no rips, stains, or missing buttons. “I love how personable Bentley and Once a client’s items are sold, the Lori are and really appreciate how easy it money is available immediately. If your is to drop off my things for consignment,” items don’t sell within 90 days, you can she says. either take them back or donate them. When bringing in items for resale, And, if the chooses not to buy any of your clients can choose to have the boutique items, don’t worry — all unsold items find buy their pieces outright or consign them a good home. 360 Kids regularly donates with the store. Taking the “purchase” opto The Spring, a domestic abuse sanctuary, tion gets the client immediate cash, while the AmVets (American Veterans) organizaconsigning gets them a higher percentage of the sales, 40 percent. Nyman asks that all tion and even to individuals who send the unwanted items to foreign countries. consigned clothing items be laundered and
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