Vendors Stunned After Painted Tree Boutiques Abruptly Shut Down Across North Texas
The company cited rising costs and shifting consumer habits as reasons, while vendors say they lost thousands of dollars in inventory and sales.
- On Tuesday, Painted Tree Boutiques ceased operations at 61 locations nationwide, notifying hundreds of independent vendors they have a 10-day window to remove merchandise from rental spaces.
- Founded in 2015, Painted Tree operated as a retail marketplace allowing independent sellers to rent booth space; management cited rising costs and shifting consumer shopping behavior for the abrupt closure.
- Vendors face significant financial setbacks, reporting lost inventory and no payments for this month's sales, with some estimating personal losses around $12,000. Many relied on the boutiques as primary income.
- Creative Collabs owner Melanie Rezac is accommodating nine displaced vendors and will host a free Local Love Vendor Market on Sunday, April 26, to support affected small businesses.
- Access to remaining merchandise depends on landlord approval, leaving thousands of small business owners uncertain about retrieving inventory and searching for new sales platforms.
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