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Sunday, October 18, 2026

Still Seeking Bargains on Final Day of Sidewalk Sale

Bargain hunters were out in Westport’s center today for the third and final day of the Westport Downtown Merchants Sidewalk sale.. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Bob Eckman for WestportNow.com

Overcast Skies Not a Deterrent

Overcast skies did not deter determined shoppers on Westport’s Main Street today for the third and final day of the annual Sidewalk Sale. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Bob Eckman for WestportNow.com

Saturday, July 12th, 2014

Looking for a Good Buy

Shoppers on Post Road East check out the bargains today at the second day of the annual Westport Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sale. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Another Day of Sidewalk Bargains

Shoppers were out early today for the second day of the Westport Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sale, which continues until 7 p.m. today and resumes Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. View is in front of Max’s Art Supply on Post Road East. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Sidewalk Sale Mimics Christmas Rush, Yet Balmy

By James Lomuscio

The Westport Downtown Merchants Association’s (WDMA) annual Sidewalk Sale than ran from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and boasted discounts from 30 to 60 percent drew more shoppers than peak Christmas shopping days, some merchants said.

Buttressed by sunny skies and balmy breezes, foot traffic was steady throughout the day, many said, despite the fact that Greenwich and New Cannan are also hosting sidewalk sales this weekend.

Westport’s sale will continue Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“It’s been nonstop traffic all days,” said Jennifer Papazian, manager of VINCE., an upscale, contemporary women’s and men’s clothing store that opened in March 2013 at 115 Main St. “We’ve never seen traffic like this, even during Christmas.”

Friday, July 11th, 2014

Looking for Bargains

LF, an apparel and accessories store at Westport’s 26 Main St., was particularly crowded with young customers today—the first day of the Westport Downtown Merchants Association three-day sidewalk sale.. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Thursday, July 10th, 2014

Comings & Goings: Olivette to Railroad Place

Olivette, featuring “a distinctive tasting room showcasing the freshest ultra-premium extra virgin olive oils and authentic all-natural balsamic vinegars,” has opened at 24 Railroad Place across from the westbound side of the Westport Metro-North station. Owned by South Norwalk residents Dee (l) and Alina Lawrence, the store is the second for the couple who currently operate Olivette at 1084 Post Road, Darien which opened in December 2011. Dee Lawrence said they chose this area of Westport “because we want to be part of and contribute to the Saugatuck neighborhood with all its culinary food options.” An official opening will be held on Thursday, July 17 4-7 p.m. In his spare time, the former lacrosse player at Yale, class of 1998, and a former natural gas broker, is a Westport P.A.L. lacrosse coach for seventh grade students. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Tuesday, July 8th, 2014

Comings & Goings: Crumbs Bake Shop Closes

Crumbs bake shop, which opened to long lines for a free cupcake giveaway on Westport’s Taylor Place in April 2009 (above), closed at end of business Monday. In a statement, the company said it is shuttering all its stores, a week after the struggling cupcake shop operator was delisted from the Nasdaq. The New York City-based company said all employees were notified of the closures only on Monday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Saturday, July 5th, 2014

Westport Outdoors: Post 154

Post 154, 154 Post Road East, is today’s featured spot in our WestportNow series, Westport Outdoors, highlighting popular spots where Westporters gather to eat, play, or relax during the warm weather months. According to Post 154 manager Tyler Moss, the restaurant offers outdoor seating for 50 patrons and music on the patio. Post 154 opened last summer. (See WestportNow Aug. 1, 2013) (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Thursday, July 3rd, 2014

Comings & Goings: Chic Jolie to Close on Main Steeet

The women’s fashion apparel store, Chic Jolie, at Westport’s 57 Main St., on the second floor above Westport’s Blue Mercury 2, will close this summer. It opened at the current location in December 2013 (see WestportNow, Dec. 18, 2013) after formerly located at 24 Taylor Place for nine years —eight years as the children’s clothing store Jacadi. It closed in April 2013 and reopened in the Brickwalk, on Fairfield’s Post Road before returning to Westport six months ago. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com