Sign of the Bear honored with award

The Sign of the Bear Kitchenware shop on First Street West just won Gourmet Insider magazine's 2017 All-Star retailer award, shared with two other retailers.|

Laura and Stephen Havlek’s Sign of the Bear Kitchenware shop on First Street West just won Gourmet Insider magazine’s 2017 All-Star retailer award, along with two other retailers. One of the qualities the magazine staff listed as special about the Havleks is their generosity of information and tips to customers and to other kitchen stores. Laura Havlek said in an email, “We think every day how grateful we are for this town and the company… Gourmet Insider’s managing editor, Emily Cappiello, called us in March and came to our store with a photographer and videographer in late May.

“The interviewer asked us what makes a successful store, and tips for young people starting in our industry. Our answer is simple and straightforward: Our team, our industry friends, and working to delight our customers fuels our success.”

Sign of the Bear is located at 431 First St. W., open 10 to 6 every day; phone 996-3722.

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