Vitamin World specializes in vitamins and nutritional supplements. They have 400 stores nationwide; this location at Westfield Mall in Meriden is clean, open and inviting. Vitamin World offers its own line of vitamins as well as numerous other brands. Diet products, protein drinks and pills, vitamins, energy aids, as well as sports nutrition supplements are plentiful at Vitamin World.
Stride Rite carries children's dress shoes, sneakers, boots, casual shoes and slippers, as well as socks, sunglasses and other accessories. Stride Rite also features a play area in the center of the store for kids.
Aerus, formerly Electrolux, produces and distributes household appliances that include vacuum cleaners, home water purification systems and air purification products. Aerus provides a range of products to keep families healthy and happy by reducing harmful toxins and allergens. This location offers a variety of models for customers to explore.
This fine Italian clothier and tailor specializes in better menswear, including all accessories. Additionally, it makes sweaters in Italy and distribute them to Menswear retail stores throughout the country. Run by a father and son, this converted house features a showroom for suits and formal wear, as well as a space for on-site tailoring. Gionfriddo also rents formal wear for special occasions.
Tickets.com, which is owned by Major League Baseball, offers customers access to a wealth of sports, cultural and other entertainment events across the globe. Customers enjoy the ease of purchasing tickets online and printing them at their convenience. Tickets.com also offers "paperless entry" in which a customer is granted access to an event by swiping his or her credit card at the gate. This regional office is located on Research Parkway.
The Iron Image caters to motorcycle enthusiasts. The shop carries clothing, leathers, helmets, boots, sunglasses and all manner of motorcycle accessories in brands, ranging from Harley Davidson to Joe Rocket. And if the store doesn't carry it, owner Robert Lancet will special order it. Check out the website for more details.
Located on the first floor outside of JC Penny in the Westfield Meriden Shopping Mall, Spencers is an interesting and unique store. The dark shop is filled with all sorts of oddities and gag gifts. Apparel is sold for men, women and babies, including costumes and hats. Accessories such as belts, wallets, bags and jewelry are also sold. Spencers is not suitable for young children, because many risque items are available for purchase. Drinking games and books, room decor, party lighting, band and character items and horror/fantasy decorations are some additional items for sale in this entertaining store. Brands sold include Tapout, Hustler, Playboy, Ed Hardy, Sesame Street, TMNT and ICP.
Located between Piedmont and Chase streets, Fair Weather Antiques is a small antique shop owned and operated by Neda Weathers since 1967. All types of antiques are available for purchase, such as vases, crystals, dishes, lamps, figurines, ornaments, baskets, furniture and glasses. The shop is open three days a week.
This Hollister location is in the Westfield Mall on the second floor in the Sears wing. It offers laid-back youthful styles for men and women. The store also carries accessories.
This family-owned business specializes in repairing all major brands of PCs and Macs. The owners of this home-based business promise quick turnaround and fair prices. Call ahead for an appointment.
Since 1972, Shades of Green Florist has sold all types of flowers, such as daises, lillies, sunflowers, roses and carnations. A variety of other plants is also available, as well as silk arrangements and balloons. Order by phone or in person. Delivery is provided.
In business since 1965, Salka Office Furniture offers new and used furniture for offices large and small. Customers range from corporations undergoing expansions or renovations to individuals furnishing a home office. Clean, bright and spacious, the 15,000-square-foot showroom displays brands including Allsteel, HON, Paoli and LA-Z-BOY. Trade-ins and rental furniture are also available. Services include office design and layout, computer-aided design (CAD), delivery and installation, and repairs.
The Jewelry Store has been around for more than 25 years. It is the second oldest pawn shop in Meriden. Like its sister locations on the Berlin Turnpike and in New Britain, this shop buys and sells jewelry and other valuables, including gold.
The Sandman Gallery & Frame Shop offers custom picture framing at affordable prices. In addition to a wide selection of frame colors and styles, owner Steve Robichaud provides a trained artist's eye to help customers select and design their matting and framing. The Sandman Gallery showcases original paintings, photographs and sculpture by local and regional artists. In the summer, the shop hosts an outdoor music series. Robichaud also validates parking in the nearby garage.
This Roman Catholic religious goods store has been around since 1984. The store sells everything from church supplies to books, crucifixes and statues. Mass is also held here during the week.
The Caribbean American Variety Store is a local market that specializes in Caribbean favorites like cow feet, oxtail, chicken feet, and pigtail. Produce, dairy, as well as a full deli that serves, breakfast, lunch and dinner are available for takeout. WIC and food stamps are accepted.
Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses provides optometry services in the Meriden area. The office not only provides eye care, but also sells top-of-the-line eyewear.
Sieverts Wood Heating specializes in wood pellets for wood pellet stoves. Wood pellets are sold by the ton. Efficient, high heat, low ash, clean burning pellets are offered from New England Wood Pellet, the largest wood pellet manufacturer in the Northeast. The store is located on a large farm. Maple syrup is also available for purchase.