LeBoutique Upscale Resale, a huge retail attraction in downtown Howell for two decades, is looking for a new owner.
The shop, located at 115 E. Grand River Ave. in downtown Howell, has long been a favorite of shoppers, selling high-end designer fashion items and some home accessories.
Owner Mary Ann McCray, a self-described “resale junkie,” is ready for retirement, and she’s looking to sell the successful business to someone who will continue growing it. Anyone interested in purchasing the business is asked to email leboutique@comcast.net.
“The resale business is thriving and the future looks bright,” McCray said in a statement. “LeBoutique is doing better than ever. (It can) soar to new levels with online shopping capability and social media.”
McCray said that the “possibilities are endless,” for the popular resale shop.
“I used to be able to read our tags AND bend down to grab purses … now I need readers to see the tags, and a steady support to pull myself back up,” McCray said. “… it’s time for me to join my husband in retirement and move on to other adventures in life.”
It’s McCray’s plan to talk with prospective buyers in November and December, during which time the shop will not accept any new consignments.
McCray said the shop has been a “real joy and highlight” her life, and that she will be “upfront and honest” during the search for a new owner.
“We will be open to discuss a sale from November – December,” McCray wrote. “During this time, we will interrupt our consignment schedule (hopefully for the short-term). If we do not find a buyer by January 2023, we will have awesome sales.”
You can check out LeBoutique’s website by clicking here.
You can also check out LeBoutique’s Facebook page.
