DETROIT – The owners of Dittrich Furs are still retiring, but they will continue restocking as they run a liquidation sale in Detroit.
The response to their retirement announcement this week brought so many customers to the store that they sold out of nearly everything and had to turn many away.
New merchandise is expected around Feb. 6.
Once it arrives, the store will announce it online.
After 132 years in business, Detroit institution Dittrich Furs is closing its doors for good.
The owners announced their retirement on the store’s website, sparking an overwhelming response from customers eager for one last purchase.
On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Local 4 photojournalist Sara Schulz reported lines stretching down the street, with so many customers calling that Dittrich Furs had to temporarily stop answering phones.
While a final day of operation has not been announced, the store remains open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The liquidation sale runs through April 30, with prices up to 70% off as everything must go.
As Dittrich Furs prepares to close, the store’s legacy lives on through the memories of its customers and the final rush of shoppers eager to own a piece of Detroit history.