After 73 years, Torno Hardware, 800 Post Road East, will close within four months, according to store manager Sajjad Gul, an employee since 1999. It will be converted to a showroom for window and door products under its new owner Greenwich-based Interstate Lumber. Gul said he will continue to work under the new owners in its lumber yard. Gul’s wife, Ghazala, employed at Torno since 2006, said, “Since we emigrated from Pakistan this is the first and only job I’ve ever had.” Sajjad added: “I met Torno owner Bob Kelly in the late 1990s when he was a teacher at the University of Bridgeport and I was pursuing my MBA in finance.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

The Grapevine, a wine, spirits and beer store, has opened at 345 Main St., at a location formerly occupied by Crossroads Hardware, which closed last summer after 27 years.  Joe Annunziata, co-owner with Seth Hittman, said, “We consider this a ‘soft opening’ and plan a grand opening on May 4.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Salon Nash, a full service hair salon for men, women and children, has opened at 179 Post Road West in Nash’s Plaza. Owner Felicia Catale, an Oxford resident who has provided hairstyling services at various Westport salons for the past 26 years, said the 8,000-square foot salon hosts six operator stations and is open every day but Sunday and Monday.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Lillian August, the interior design and decor store, will open in July at 19 Church Lane, next door to Williams Sonoma, in the Bedford Square complex, according to developer David Waldman.  The 3,300-square foot Westport store adds to the firm’s current presence in Stamford, Norwalk, and Greenwich.  Maureen Rooney, Norwalk store manager, said “We left Westport around 30 years ago. I know when it was because I was the manager of the Westport shop at the time.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com