Inside one of the shops in the 9th and 9th neighborhood, light music plays amidst the clothes, candles, jewelry, and other items.
Behind the counter or in the racks is Helen Wade, one of the owners. Sometimes, she’s accompanied by her daughter, who also works at the store.
Wade’s store is called The Stockist, which she founded with her brother. “I hope they [customers] feel welcome here and this is a place where they can just hang out and say hi,” she said. “We built such a family and community with this store.”…