Thursday, November 15, 2012
Back By Popular Demand settled in Lilburn in 1980, and the store is celebrating with special goodies for customers. Owner Melissa Baxter talks to Patch about what has kept the business going.
Back By Popular Demand, a consignment store in Lilburn, is celebrating its 32nd anniversary today, Nov. 15. According to owner Melissa Baxter, Back by Popular Demand (BBPD) is the oldest of its kind in the Atlanta area. On Nov. 15, the store will celebrating its 32-year history by offering cupcakes, cookies, and 32 percent off regularly priced items in the store. And, yes, that will include designer clothing, purses and shoes. Patch caught up with Baxter, who started working in the store at 15 and then bought it in 2002 when she was 20, for a few questions on how things are going. Baxter Q & A: 1. Thirty-two years is a long time. What do think have been the keys to your success? "Resale is like any other business and is effected by today's…
Friday, November 18, 2011
The consignment store is 31 years old this month and to celebrate, it's offering a 31 percent discount on clothing through Saturday.
Happy anniversary, Back by Popular Demand. The consignment store at 4915 Highway 29 is 31 years old this month -- the oldest in the Atlanta area still in business, the shop says. To celebrate, the store is offering a 31 percent discount on all clothing through Saturday, and accessories are marked down 15 percent. Melissa Morales was just 20 years old when, in 2002, she bought the store that Dot York opened in 1980. Morales has twice expanded the store since as it gained a steady and growing following, and Back by Popular Demand now has more than 8,000 square feet of gently used designer and other clothing, handbags and other accessories. Morales last year opened a second store, Forever Young, which features trendy apparel for juniors. And …
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Each week we feature a business from our hometown of Lilburn. This week, learn more about Back By Popular Demand.
Originally owned by Dot York and her sister Reba Brown, Back By Popular Demand opened in 1980. Melissa Baxter took over ownership of the consignment shop in 2002 and has since expanded the store, located at 4915 Lawrenceville Hwy., to over 8,000 sq. feet of gently used apparel and accesories. Patch: How did you become involved in the consignment business? Melissa: I started working in consignment when I was 15. In 2002 I bought the store from Dot. I was 20 years old at the time so I have been in the business for almost 15 years. It definitely keeps me entertained. On an average day we go through about 3,000 pieces and we accept around 500. We're pretty selective when it comes to what we want to sell. Patch: What is the best aspect of …
Gerald McDowell
1:08 pm on Thursday, November 15, 2012
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