SELF USA is a nonprofit for Girls and Young Women
The Market Place is a host of different and whimsical shops under one roof, which is design to support a variety of SELF USA programs and Activies.
Why shop with us? We have a large variety of unique and whimsical items, we are a social network; we house everything from rare toys, bears games, dolls and unique upscale clothing to our antique items.
We also have WIFI and 22 different brands of coffee & teas; we have a juice bar and the home of Devine Divas, Vintage Interiors, Sassi Couture Fashion for Dogs & Bakery, Diva Whimsical and Candy Shop; and Art Gallery
Keywords: market place, girls, art, clothing, social networking, dolls, toys, fashion, girls parties, events, birthday parties, social network, membership, book club
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Non-profit for 7 years; the retail store in Pontiac since late Dec. 2010
What is your primary product or service?
Product is unique & whimsical items for girls and young adult women...A host of items from runaway fashions to rare and unique gifts.
We have 25 different shops (3 level loft0 including a candy shoppe, and antiques under our roof.
We not just for girls, however! we have parties that can includes limo services and workshops.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Our owner started with the non-profit...the reai store was develope out of the need for girls to have a social network to meet and network with girls from a variety of different cultures. Girls love to shop, therefore, the retail store was design as a market place to offer them another way to shop with friends and connect with vary of workshops and seminars.
Our background is in marketing & commuication, leadership next, and social network/entrepreneurship.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We offer a mass variety of diversity in our brand and product line.
We are not just a retail store we are much more...we do events, parties, workshops, doll salon, doggie bakery & accessories, coffee shop, candy shoppe, chef's kitchen & demo station, WIFI, fashion shows, girl interaction store, entrepreneur opportunity, OWN book club, antiques & vintage items, visiting quest workshops & seminars and a ot more...
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
2 locations, yes we are looking to expand
Provide detailed directions to your location
806 N Main St. (located in the Art/ Historic District of Downtown Royal Oak), located in Royal Oak's Retail District by Posey.
What type of payments do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Debits,
Cash, Gift cards, some checks
Which areas do you service?
All: Wayne, Oakland, Macomb... Counties
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Management & Staff
What are your hours of operation?
11am- 6pm Tuesday-Saturday
11am-7pm Wednesday
11am-3pm Monday(after 3:30pm Bookclubs meets, drama classes)
Friday July-September 12pm-11pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"Wow! What a Awesome place for girls...Wow!"
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
In God We Trust! Lord Here Our Pray...