Family-Owned Store Launches First Big Kids Resale Shop in Portland, Oregon

Portland, OR, June 20, 2009 --(PR.com)-- For years, Laurel Ackerman has heard local parents complain of the need for a store that catered specifically to older kids, ages five and up. A mom of two young children and the owner of Bella Stella, a resale store in Northeast Portland that offers maternity and children’s items through size seven, Ackerman has forged strong relationships with local parents who shop at her store. As her longtime loyal customers started to outgrow the items in Bella Stella, Ackerman decided it was time to answer the call of the customers and expand her store and selection.

Bella Stella now has two locations in Northeast Portland: Bella Stella Big Kids’ Resale at the original location of 2635 NE Broadway, and Bella Stella Baby at a new location down the street at 2751 NE Broadway. Bella Stella Fresh Kids’ Stuff is the first resale store in the area to focus entirely on resale and new items specifically for children ages five through 14. This location is decidedly more grown-up, offering discounted school uniforms, local designer overstocks, hip accessories and big kid toys that focus on art, science and crafts.

Ackerman is excited to invite the public to the grand opening of Bella Stella: Big Kids’ Resale on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Families with kids of all ages will enjoy specials and activities throughout the day, including face painting, live music, arts and crafts projects, and an art show from The Ivy Studio. With any purchase, guests will receive a raffle ticket and enter to win prizes/gift certificates from neighboring businesses such as Twisted, Dava Bead, Kitchen Kaboodle, Manhattan Cafe, Costellos, Sweet Jayne, Well Suited, Portland Music Co, Here We Go Again, Goodnight Room, Plan B, Broadway Books, Clogs-N-More, Furever Pets, Fleur de Lys, Zama Massage and Pet's on Broadway.

Meanwhile, the relocated Bella Stella Baby offers customers stroller parking, a larger play area, and brighter, larger space ideal for pregnant moms and little babies. With more space, Ackerman is able to expand the selection for expectant moms and babies, and will be introducing new high quality lines from overstocks and liquidations, keeping high-end lines affordable for families in this economy.

In addition to the two locations, Bella Stella is opening an online boutique so customers around the globe can access high quality maternity, baby, toddler and big kids items at affordable prices. For more information about Bella Stella Big Kids Resale or Bella Stella Baby, visit www.bellastellaresale.com or call 503-284-4636.

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