Chaine Blanc, a home decor and gift shop owned and operated by Ooltewah resident Harry DeHart, plans to open a retail store in Ooltewah's Cambridge Square next year.
Meaning oak tree in French and reflecting the local landscape, Chaine Blanc specializes not only in home decor, but also bridal registries, hostess gifts, tabletop and dining accessories, and bedding. DeHart said he has established a retail line specifically for the store, which occupies about 2,000 square feet in the former Barn Door Boutique space at Common Square and Cambridge Square.
The new Chaîne Blanc store is scheduled to open in spring 2024. Barn Door Boutique will expand into new space in a building under construction, with handover scheduled for the end of this year.
Cambridge Square is home to more than 40 locally owned businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional service companies.
“We're pleased to see our retailers experiencing great success as they expand in an environment where many brick-and-mortar stores struggle with online convenience,” said Jim Chaney, head of marketing and leasing for Cambridge. said Jim Chaney, head of marketing and leasing for Cambridge, in the latest announcement. Tenants of Cambridge Square. “This is proof that there is no substitute for the authentic boutique shopping experience.”
— Compiled by Dave Flesner
