The men’s and women’s apparel store, Vince., will open at Westport’s 115 Main St. in the spring, according to sign in the property window. It is the first store in the state for the company which has 22 locations in nine states, according to its website. According to town records, the building, with a total of 6,350 square feet—2,180 retail in the first floor front, 1,600 in the rear, and an apartment above—was constructed in 1900 and last changed hands in 2006 for $6.25 million. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Paper Source, described by property owner Rob Haroun as “a candy store for paper,” will open at the newly constructed 100 Post Road East in mid January, according to Haroun. He said the store “enhances the creative process by offering the ingredients and ideas for customers of all ages” to create wrapping, photo albums and a wide range of creative paper products. Paper Source, with locations in 21 states and D.C., will be share the building with another retailer, Steven Alan whose opening, Haroun said, is delayed for a few more weeks because its New York City main office on Franklin Street was “slowed down by Storm Sandy.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Another Westport Main Street store is back in business after recovering from Storm Sandy. The women’s clothing and accessories shop BCBGMAXAZRIA at 56 Main St. reopened on Sunday, a day after Banana Republic reopened on Saturday. Four Main Street stores remain closed—Chico’s, Nike Running, and Allen Edmonds on the west side, and Sunglass Hut on the east side. An employee at Allen Edmonds confirmed today that the store will reopen on Wednesday. There was no word on Chico’s and Nike Running. Sunglass Hut is undergoing a remodeling, according to an employee at a neighboring store and its reopen date is also unknown. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Papadum Indian cuisine restaurant, which opened in April on Bridge Square (see WestportNow April 30, 2012), has closed temporarily and will re-open “in about 10 days,” according to property manager Tai Irwin. He said that the “kitchen on the lower level is being revamped” and that it sustained damage during Storm Sandy.  Irwin said when the restaurant reopens it will have the same owners but said he is uncertain if it will retain the Papadum name.  Indulge by Mersene, a Papadum neighbor at Bridge Square, has relocated to 24 Railroad Place after sustaining flood damage due to Sandy. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Indulge by Mersene, a shop that creates personalized luxury gift baskets, has relocated to 24 Railroad Place. Owner Mersene Norbom said it moved from the lower level of Bridge Square, where it opened in June, after suffering severe damage during Storm Sandy. She said her new location has “a country store feel,” adding, “It’s a unique gift shop—we prepare baskets with gourmet foods, plants, candles, accessories for men and women.”  She said her selections were influenced by her many years living in the Far East. Holiday hours are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Phone (203)557-9410. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com