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This is Chris Redgrave for Zions Bank Speaking on Business.
I've talked before about destination dining, but how about destination shopping? Hip and Humble has become a local favorite.
This eclectic shop has been a fixture in Salt Lake City's 9th and 9th area for 12 years now with a second location in Bountiful. Both the 9th and 9th and the 15th and 15th areas in Salt Lake City are great examples of what a successful neighborhood business districts can look like.
Hip and Humble owner Suzette Eaton says one of her major challenges is to find something fantastic that's a reasonable price. Experience has taught her that no matter how great something is if it's not at the right price, it won't sell.
She and her sister, Sheridan Larsen, who owns the business with Suzette, travel constantly all over the world to find exactly the right products for their store. For example, Suzette's been tracking Design House out of Sweden for years with the intention of purchasing items from them. It wasn't until last year that she found the prices had lowered enough for her to sell their products in her store.
Another favorite item at Hip and Humble is their shoes. One of the lines they carry, Seychelles (say-shells), is a leather shoe designed for anyone, from working women to moms. Clothing is a fascinating item to carry because prices can be affected by so many factors. They try to find items that are attractive and high quality at the right price. Only the best for their customers.
What has helped Hip and Humble be successful, especially in the last few years, is to diversify and evolve. This strategy has worked since they now have 12 employees. This store is a great example of why the U.S. Chamber of Commerce named Salt Lake third overall for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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For Zions Bank, I'm Chris Redgrave, speaking on business.
Hip and Humble 1043 E. 900 South 559 W. 2600 South Salt Lake City, UT 84105 Bountiful, UT 84010 801-467-3130 801-298-3373 www.hipandhumble.com
