In an email message to her customers, Montclair Paperie’s owner Zori Levine blames the economy for the impending closing of her Valley Road retail storefront on January 31, after 9 years of business.
Unfortunately, the current economic climate paired with the online competition has made doing business as a retail establishment no longer possible.
While there are now major bargains to be had — Levine has slashed the price of her inventory to 50 – 70% of the original prices — the disappearance of another independent retail shop in Baristaville is disheartening to many. In addition to the overall implications for the local business environment, in her email, Levine points to another ramification of Paperie’s closing: the loss of two jobs.
I would also like to mention that I am unable to keep my two key players, Patty Sochaski and Gina Enberg. They are both amazing, reliable employees that over the years, have added immeasurable value to Montclair Paperie.
Levine will continue to run the custom invitation end of her business from her home office in Upper Montclair. She can be reached through her same contact information, and is happy to provide job references for her employees.
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