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Old Wagon Antique Mall named Small Business of the Year
Summary
An announcer at a meeting named Old Wagon Antique Mall the Small Business of the Year. The owner said the shop has operated at its current location for 17 years and in Northglenn about 28 years, employs five people, hosts about 40 dealers and accepts consignments, and credits city support for the business’s longevity.
An announcer at the meeting named Old Wagon Antique Mall the Small Business of the Year.
Owner of Old Wagon Antique Mall said the store has been at its current location for 17 years and has operated in Northglenn for about 28 years. “Old Wagon's been here now for 17 years in this location. It used to be over there at the Dollar Store. It was, Collectors Corner back then,” the owner said, describing the shop’s move to its present site.
The owner emphasized the shop’s size and operations, saying, “We have 40 dealers, so it's it's pretty busy in here. We got 40 different dealers, and then we have consignment people that bring stuff in that just want us to sell it.” The owner described the merchandise mix as antiques and collectibles, noting examples such as Pokémon and Beanie Babies and saying some items in the store date back to 1877.
On staffing and customer service, the owner said, “I have 5 employees. Bill is my floor manager and business associate. Donna is my cashier. She's a real go getter. And then we got Jackie, Loretta. And it's nice because they all work together.” The owner added that customers include visitors from across the United States and international shoppers drawn in part by a nearby European market.
Closing remarks thanked municipal support: the owner said the city of Northglenn "has really been good to me" and linked that support to the business’s ability to last.
Details provided in the meeting: the owner reported 17 years at the current location, about 28 years in Northglenn, roughly 40 dealers, and five employees. No formal vote or ordinance was discussed in the excerpt.
