Business Ins & Outs: May 18. 2016
By • July 31, 2016 0 1445
In: Resource Furniture
Resource Furniture, the modern home furnishings showroom specializing in European-designed, space-saving furniture, opened its 2,097-square-foot Georgetown showroom at 3340 Cady’s Alley, NW. Since 2000, Resource Furniture has imported and distributed modern, space-saving furniture from European designers. Its product line encompasses a selection of high-end, Italian-made Murphy beds, bunk beds, freestanding sofa/wall-bed systems, closet and storage systems and workspace solutions. Resource Furniture also offers a full line of Italian sofas and sectionals, tables, seating, office furniture and more. This is its first D.C. store.
Popping Up: District Doughnut, ModCloth
District Doughnut announced last month that the company is about to pop up at 3327 Cady’s Alley NW, known more for its furniture and design stores. The popular doughnut baker serves fresh, handcrafted doughnuts with creative flavor combinations, such as fluffernutter and chocolate crème brûlée. Founded by two D.C. natives, the company opened its first store in 2014 on Barracks Row.
ModCloth, the fun-inspired clothing online business, is setting up a real store for a bit of June at 1626 Wisconsin Ave. NW, in the space once occupied by Urban Chic. Founded in 2002, the online clothing brand — with swimwear, retro designs (plus-sizes included), accessories and home items — will be in Georgetown from June 9 to June 25, according to Washingtonian.
Second Time Around Celebrates Move With Becky’s Fund
In the former Wink space at 3109 M St. NW, Second Time Around — the upscale consignment shop headquartered in Boston — took time to celebrate with a sip-and-shop benefit for Becky’s Fund, the nonprofit that fights against domestic and partner violence.
In: Lilly Pulitzer
Opens Friday
On Friday, May 20, Lilly Pulitzer, the flowery chain of boutiques, is going to paint the town pink with the grand opening of its new D.C. location at 1079 Wisconsin Ave. NW, near the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The celebration for the opening will include drinks, sweets and music — not to mention the iconic Lilly jeep, parked out front for everyone to enjoy. The store invites Georgetown residents and others to stop by to enjoy the festivities, experience the bright, popping colors and shop the latest Lilly styles.
In: Violet Boutique
Violet Boutique has moved from 18th Street in Adams Morgan to 3289 M St. NW, the space that once held Second Time Around. The space, next to Spike Mendelsohn’s hamburger joint, Good Stuff Eatery, makes for a larger boutique — which is in its fifth year, striving for an eclectic mix of women’s clothing. They say, “Violet provides a unique boutique shopping experience with prices that won’t break the bank.”
Georgetown BID
Seeks a CFO
Job announcement from the Georgetown Business Improvement District: Business Manager – CFO. The purpose of this position is to manage the financial and human resources functions of the Georgetown BID and its sister organization, Georgetown Heritage. This includes: managing all HR, bookkeeping, and CFO functions of the two organizations. This is a full-time position. Email resume and cover letter with subject line, “Business Manager Search,” to jobs@georgetowndc.com.
