Hi friends,
Like many small businesses, North St Bags has had its share of struggles since the pandemic started. Increased costs, a turbulent economy and at times impossible competition with behemoth corporations are all factors that have taken a toll.
In order to keep operating into 2025 (and beyond) we will be moving into a private shop space and shutting down our beloved N Flint Ave storefront. This will allow us to focus on online sales, and ensure that we can continue our mission to make durable, functional gear for awesome folks like you.
Things you should know:
--our brick & mortar store will be open for limited hours through Jan 18th, 2025
--we’re planning a massive WAREHOUSE SALE this month - details announced soon
--our production lead time is 3-4 weeks for made-to-order items during this transition period
This is a tough choice to make, and not one that I wanted. We’ve offered in-person shopping and online order pickup since 2011. It’s always a joy to meet face-to-face with customers and share in their new-bag-day experience. I truly hope that we can offer in-person shopping down the road once again.
I'm excited to continue serving our customers online and at local events, and I remain committed to the quality, function and style you’ve come to expect from our Portland-made bags.
Thanks for all your support!
-Curtis
founder and operator of North St.