“It was a happening place,” Anne says. “It was where everybody met to hangout. We had the best music, the best clothes. We just had a lot of fun.”

Now 48 years and a few relocations later, the co-owners will say goodbye to their store, now at The Shops at Kenilworth, on Jan. 31, 2016. Greenberg Gibbons, a commercial properties management company, has purchased The Shops at Kenilworth. Liner and Harris decided they couldn’t face another redevelopment and have decided to retire from the store they call their “second home.”

The Bead’s long, strange trip began at Read Street, where they spent two years before relocating to Park Avenue and then again to The Rotunda in the late ’70s. They posted up there for nearly 30 years until 2004 when they moved into Kenilworth Mall.

Anne says they would have stayed at their Read Street location, but the space eventually became too small. No matter the location, though, they’ve always remained dedicated to their customers.

“We’ve built up such a wonderful relationship with them over the years,” Anne said. “It’s not just a shopping experience, but it’s been a very interpersonal experience.”

Should one need any proof of the impact Anne and Idy have made on their customers over the years, look no further than The Bead’s Facebook page.

“The comments are incredible,” Anne says. “It’s not just emojis but messages from a lot of people and the memories they have.”

To celebrate the almost 50 years of business and those loyal customers, Anne and Idy plan to throw a party in late January prior to the shop’s close complete with wine, cake, and refreshments.

“People are clamoring to come to the party so I think it’s going to be fabulous,” Anne says. “Idy and I will be here and we’ll have a chance to say bye to everybody.”

Until then, customers can shop discounted goods—and lots of them. Anne says they have new merchandise coming in on a daily basis. Just today, they received eight new boxes of tie dye.

This might seem unusual for a store that’s closing, but customer traffic is on the up and everyone wants a parting gift, or “their last hurrah,” as Anne puts it.

“I’ve never gone out of business before so I don’t know how to do it—I’m just playing it by ear,” Anne says. “It’s so satisfying to be able to go out on top.”

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Hurry over to Cross Keys for Ruth Shaw’s Designer Sale and save up to 70 percent off the store’s select designer items.

Next door, enjoy Jones and Jones’ three-day in-store Carol Peretz
trunk show. This New-York based line is known for its signature bridal
collection, as well as its cocktail-attire and other special occasion
pieces. Stop by the store from today through Friday, March 14.

It’s not too late to enjoy major savings at Green Spring Station. Now through this Friday, March 14, shop the end of Bare Necessities’
two-week long 29th Anniversary Sale which will afford you 20 percent
off all items storewide, and even more generous, 30 percent off all
sleepwear.

After debuting the fundraiser last September, the shopping center and the Junior League of Baltimore will team up yet again to host another Passport to Baltimore
shopping event. For just $20 (reduced from last year’s price!), your
shopping card will grant you access to the remaining days of the
original ten-day period of special savings at Green Spring’s
participating stores (ending Sunday, March 16), as well as to the full
ten-day period at participating restaurants (from Friday, May 16 until
Sunday, May 25). All proceeds benefit the Junior League of Baltimore’s
dedicated fight to helping local women, fighting child obesity and
improving the general welfare of the community.

Bare Necessities isn’t the only store celebrating an anniversary—Lingerie Lingerie
is turning 24! And to kick off the celebration, the store will offer a
25 percent storewide discount this Friday only, followed by a 20 percent
storewide discount throughout the rest of the week-long sale.

Over at the Shops at Kenilworth, the Bead has discounted all tops—saving you 20 percent on each—until Saturday, March 22.

After shopping, relax at About Faces. From now through Monday, March 31, purchase five of the same salon and spa services and save 15 percent on your total.

Finally, skip the Sunday blues and end your week at this year’s Emerging Awards & Fashion Show!

As
the name suggests, EMERGE will be held in celebration of emerging power
players in the fashion world. Host Ava Marie (WBAL TV-11) will honor a
total of eleven publicly nominated candidates.

But first, sip and shop upon arriving at the Lord Baltimore Hotel before the award ceremony begins.

Purchase your tickets in advance for just $25 general admission (VIP seating is sold out).

Click here for more information!

When: Sunday, March 16th from 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Where: 20 W. Baltimore Street

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