GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Silver Parrot, a boutique store selling jewelry, clothing and accessories, is closing after 41 years in Stuyvesant Plaza. Owner Clint Hegeman announced his retirement on the store’s Facebook page on Monday.
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Hegeman first opened the store on Lark Street in 1980 before moving to Delaware Plaza and then finally Stuyvesant Plaza in 1984. At 71 years old, he told NEWS10 that he’s been thinking about retiring for about three years now.
“You give up a lot when you run a retail store,” said Hegeman. “I don’t get a lot of time off.”
Silver Parrot’s last day is February 28. Hegeman’s website, Urban Sterling Silver, will also be shutting down on that date. The store’s inventory is on clearance through February. In his retirement, Hegeman said he’ll be traveling and visiting his children and grandchildren.
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“As one of our longest-standing retailers, Clint has been a passionate ambassador for Stuyvesant Plaza and for the independent businesses that give our community its heart and character,” said Stuyvesant Plaza General Manager Rachel Ferluge. “We are incredibly grateful for his 41 remarkable years at the Plaza and are excited for him to put his feet up, enjoy time with family, and embrace a truly well-deserved retirement.”…