Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We just celebrated our 80th year in business.
What is your primary product or service?
Furs of all kinds, such as mink, beaver, coyote, rabbit, lynx, sable. Wool and Cashmere and leather along with shearlings.
We store on the premises and clean, glaze, & repair
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
We have been in the fur business for over 60 years, raising mink. Very active in our industry.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Advertising and servicing our customers.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have 2 locations one in Albany and one in the Berkshires.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are right off of Route 90, heading west take exit 1S, go to the end of 87, take a left at red light, go thru the next red light on Route 20 and Stuyvesant Plaza is on your left. We are located on the right side up near the back.
What type of payments do you accept?
Checks, Credit Cards
Which areas do you service?
We service the Capital District also to the Canadian Boarder, and as far west as Syracuse.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Jeanne Carmel, owner
JoAnn Wilkinson-Stott, manager
What are your hours of operation?
M-F 10am-9pm
Sat 10am-6pm
Sunday 12noon-5pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That we are excellent to do business with.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
I love it!!