Spencer & Co. bookstore and coffee shop will host its grand opening celebration this weekend at 116 E Robinson St. in Gaffney, S.C. The Spartanburg Post and Courier reported that owner Savannah Spencer, a lifelong reader, had always wanted to open a bookstore, but the idea for a coffee shop came later. The business had its soft opening on September 7, with more than 100 people stopping by the newly renovated building.
Spencer said she is excited to bring something new to the city's growing historic downtown district. She decided to open her business believing downtown will continue to see additional interest from new ventures and with more people moving to the area business is looking up for merchants.
"I love Gaffney and being downtown," Spencer added "My family is here and I am not going to leave. I decided to open my business, in part because I was tired of having to go all the way to Spartanburg or Greenville since I did not have anywhere like this place to go."
Over the past two months, Spencer has worked to prepare the building for opening. The Post and Courier wrote that there are several rooms in the business designed for different purposes, including one "designated for children while another has tables and chairs for a more casual setting. There's also a room designated for monthly book clubs that will be held after hours. Spencer said her goal is to provide a relaxed setting for customers."
She noted that there has been excitement in the community about her opening since there's a dearth of local coffee shops and bookstores in Gaffney: "I think we will do well. We put in the effort and put in the money to get this started."