Texas Star Trading Co., a book, gift, and gourmet shop at 174 Cypress St. in downtown Abilene, Tex., has been put up for sale after more than 20 years in business. Owners Glenn and Carol Dromgoole are retiring and hope to find a buyer who is interested in expanding and growing the business. They noted that the downtown area has recently undergone an upgrade in new sidewalks, landscaping, limestone benches, improved streets and parking, and a new downtown park that is almost finished.
The store is in leased space in an historic building, and the lease is assumable, the Dromgooles added. The inventory concentrates on Texas titles and authors, including a sizable number of local authors. The store also offers gift baskets, Texas gourmet and gifts, souvenirs and T-shirts.
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They opened Texas Star in 2004, and have operated continuously in the downtown area since then. This was a second career for the Dromgooles, who were both newspaper journalists. Glenn Dromgoole is also a published author with more than 30 books, most still in print.
In an Instagram post, the owners wrote: "It's been a great run--and the opportunities for continued growth are extremely good, especially with the completion of the Cypress Street project. But we have reached the point that we want to do some other things with our lives, while we can. So, with much gratitude, we feel it is time to move on. Meanwhile, we will continue to operate the store as usual, having events, being fully stocked, maintaining our website, and continuing to strive to provide excellent customer service. We appreciate your business and your friendship."
For more information about the sale, contact Abilene Acquisitions.