Good News With Goody Shop Opening

Amid a number of recent retail store closings in Westport, The Goody Shop has opened its doors at 1046 Post Road East, next to Swanky Frank’s restaurant. According to owner Rachel Florio, the store caters to “a local demographic (equestrians and prepsters) and offers items from a tennis racket cover to a dog collar plus high-end hostess gifts and vintage inspired baby goods.” The shop sells 97 different lines, many created by local artisans. Florio, a single mother of three, runs multiple careers including a public relations business as a celebrity trend expert with TV appearances on “The Today Show” and “The CBS Early Show.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com