Wilton, NH Roedel Companies has partnered with Aunt Sadie’s, Inc. to create a new 1,500 s/f Hotel Saranac Gift Shop that will serve the community, hotel guests and visitors traveling throughout the region. The store, located on the corner of Main St. and Academy St., will occupy the same space as the original hotel gift shop.
Aunt Sadie’s was co-founded in 1997 by Brian Schnetzer and Gary Briggs. Based in Lunenburg, Vt., the home-grown business was formed with Schnetzer’s paternal grandmother in mind who loved to shop, bake and cook.
Javier Cortés, partner and creative director of Korn Design, is working closely with Roedel Cos. to establish and implement a universal brand experience for the Hotel Saranac.
Hyannis, MA The Landing at Hyannis continues its transformation with three new businesses joining its roster of retail and dining options. These brands, making their debut on Cape Cod, include fashion retailer Nordstrom Rack, physician-owned medical spa SkinMD, and eyewear retailer Warby Parker.
Placemaking. That is the word for 2024. While the concept has historical precedence in urban development, it became part of our current culture in the 1960’s when urbanists started to think about cities for people, not just cars.