A new sibling-owned vintage and thrift store has opened in downtown St. Paul, adding to ongoing efforts to revitalize vacant storefronts in the city’s core.
Forever Young: Vintage, Thrift & Gift, located in the Wells Fargo Building at 30 Seventh St. E, held its grand opening April 12. The shop offers a mix of retro clothing, collectibles, home décor and nostalgic items aimed at attracting a wide range of customers.
The business is part of the St. Paul Downtown Alliance’s Grow Downtown initiative, which provides short-term leases to fill empty retail spaces and bring activity back to the area. The program currently supports nearly 20 businesses.
City leaders and business advocates say small, locally owned shops like Forever Young play an important role in creating a more vibrant downtown, especially as the area continues to recover from pandemic-era disruptions and shifts in office use.
Owners Isaac Garcia and Jose Garcia Jr. say their goal is to create a welcoming, multi-generational space that blends affordability with sustainability by promoting reuse and reducing waste.
More information: growstpl.com
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