Retail Report: Spencer's Gifts to join Ann Arbor's Briarwood Mall in April

Spencer’s, whose first location opened over half a century ago in 1947, features inexpensive gifts in what they call an exciting, entertaining and unique store experience.

Its online store features gag gifts, bachelorette party goods, and a large selection of “romantic” gifts for adult shoppers.

The store's Briarwood home will be along the JC Penney corridor in what is now the location for the pop culture based fashion store, Hot Topic. According to the press release, Hot Topic will relocate in the north corridor near Sears and Chipotle to make room for the newest gift store.

Spencer’s Gifts is the 4th national store to come to Briarwood Mall in the last six months. Wet Seal, Pandora, and MC Sports all opened in time for the December holidays.

Briarwood Marketing Director Denise Murray says the changes make her optimistic.

“We love to see national stores coming in… this speaks volumes about Ann Arbor and the economy.”

Spencer's Gifts' other nearby locations are in Wesland and Southland Mall.

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