AnnSandra Store to Expand Business in 2013

Longtime Annandale business is planning to expand their store in 2013 when they move into the space currently occupied by .

Known for fine china and crystal items, the 30-plus-year-old business hopes to grow certain categories in their store such as the baby section and additional areas.

According to Manager Fred Carey, AnnSandra's plans are on hold until The Party Company has their permits approved by Fairfax County. The Party Company plans to relocates to the in the same shopping center. Party Company Manager Maria Elena Moreno that the original plan was to open at their new location around Halloween.

Carey said AnnSandra is not likely to occupy the new space until 2013, but if Party Company's permits are approved soon, AnnSandra could begin renovations around Christmas. For now, the store plans to move forward with its plan to introduce customers to new products such as Herend china and Beatriz Ball metalware through events.

"We can't bring all of the merchandise we have to offer into this particular space, so we plan to slowly introduce our customers to the products through events in October and November," said Carey.

In the meantime, residents can look forward to AnnSandra's fall events. Residents can sign up to be notified about the events on the store's website under "Special Events" on their site, www.annsandra.com.

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