MASTER CONFECTIONERS FOR OVER 100 YEARS!

What are some of the common myths you come across in your business?

Being a small business, our profit margins may not be like the big box or chain stores. We price fairly right from the start to avoid having too many items “on sale”.

What message would you most like to share with people?

When someone chooses to shop with us, we can guarantee the money they spend goes right back into the community through sponsorships, fundraisers, scholarships, schools, churches, and benefits. We believe in being active members in the community and love that this business keeps us connected to our community. It’s a win win

What would you like people to know about your business?

We value our customers wants and needs. We do our best to provide a place to find quality gifts, heirlooms, and home décor along with excellent customer service in a family friendly atmosphere. We love keeping in touch through social media.

What is the biggest compliment customers give you?

Our customers always comment on our window displays and shop vignettes. It makes them feel right at home. They recognize the detail we put into each display. That is the best compliment we can hear. We’ve even won a national window decorating contest one year sponsored by Bethany Lowe Designs! We love when customers return with family and friends and love when they are enjoying their visit with us. Its very satisfying to know they chose our shop to be part of their plans that day.

What are you most proud of?

We are proud of what we offer the community. We are family friendly and very welcoming to everyone who walks through our door. We are very tuned into our customers. We listen and learn from them and realize we continue to be in business because they value what we do.

How many employees/families work with you?

We have no employees. It is just us!

What are you most grateful for?

We are grateful that we continue to be very good friends. We think a lot alike when it comes to merchandising, buying, working, and have a strong respect for each other’s opinions. We truly enjoy working together. We couldn’t do it without each other.

Who/what can you credit your success?

Being of a mature age with life experience is what we attribute our success. We listen to our gut, take chances, and most importantly have fun! We treat our customers how we want to be treated. Having a prime renovated retail space in a historic corner building doesn’t hurt either!

The Corner Mercantile 103 North ain Street Lake Mills, WI Call Mary at 920-723-7641

Call Tom at 920-222-1564 www.thecornermercantile.com