The Amy Coe shop, 151 Post Road East across from Westport’s main post office, closes on April 30 after six years in that location according to the owner. Coe said she will open an interior design studio. “Westport has been fantastic!,” she said in an email to WestportNow. “The business has such a loyal following…we have done so well here…thank you to our sweet, generous customers! Loved every moment of this retail experience!  Just a new chapter for me personally!.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

When the GAP stores move to their new location up Westport’s Main Street in coming months, their place at 66-69 Main St. will be taken by Nike and the trendy Theory clothing store, according to a real estate source. In addition, the source said Brooks Brothers Women will expand its space at 125 Main St. when the GAP stores move into that building now under renovation. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Westport’s Pottery Barn, 27 Main St., which closed in February for renovations reopens for business on April 30 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:45 a.m. According to tri-manager Michele Messina, the store has operated in that location for 13 years after replacing the Barney’s clothing store. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The makeover of Westport’s Pottery Barn, 27 Main St., includes more floor and display space, according to tri-manager Jessica Arch. The newly renovated shop, which reopens April 30, will expand its product line to include a bath collection, she said. Also, there will be a new design studio. “We’ll go to your home free to make design recommendations,” Arch said. She said on Saturdays there will be a “how-to” design class to which the public is invited. Store hours will be modified, opening one-half hour earlier than previously—9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The Needlework Shoppe at 1 Wilton Road at the corner of Post Road West has closed and, according to Arlene Donahue of John D. Hastings Realty, the owner who purchased the building in 2004, said she is exploring new ventures. The 1,554 square feet structure, built in 1800 according to town records, is listed for sale at $995,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Artisan Kitchens, at Westport’s 1252 Post Road East, has closed. The location at Turkey Hill Road South in the same shopping complex with Greens Farms Spirits and Fortuna’s Deli, was previously occupied by Greens Farms Variety. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com