During the coronavirus pandemic, a record number of people quit their jobs while many retail shops were forced to close their doors.
But Wendy Shoemaker and Marisanne Shiver are taking a far different approach to the retail environment coming out of the upheaval of the pandemic.
Shoemaker, an affiliate broker for Real Estate Partners in Chattanooga and a Georgia franchisee for Domino’s Pizza, and Shiver, a veteran jewelry retailer who has spent the past seven years in the industry, have joined together to open a unique, independent jewelry store in East Brainerd.
Known as Henri’s Fine Jewelry, the new shop at the corner of Commons Boulevard and Ogletree Avenue, just off of Gunbarrel Road, will open its doors Friday with what Shoemaker says will offer a variety of customized jewelry for most any occasion. Henri’s will carry designer jewelry and will be introducing its own private line of bridal rings and bands.
“It’s really a dream come true for us,” Shoemaker said. “At Henri’s we want to be a one-of-a-kind jewelry store where we provide an extraordinary experience, variety of products, education and fun. Our job is to make their happiest moments happen.”