Small Businesses and the store Impulse for Men, Westhampton Beach
A small business and how it has adapted during the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic.
Chloe Gaget
Small Business Name and Location: Impulse for Men, Westhampton Beach
- When I think about Impulse for Men I hear…
I hear the owner’s voice welcoming the customers into the store and asking if they need help or have any questions about the clothing or inventory. I hear the loud beep of the scanner going off and the chime when the customer’s card is approved.
- When I think about Impulse for Men I smell…
I smell the glade plug in that fills the entire store. Anytime a new customer comes in they say it smells so good, even through their mask.
- When I think about Impulse for Men I see…
I see the extremely intricately decorated window. The colors and styles that are trending or popular that season, are present. When I was at the store, there were Christmas decorations and lights all over, giving it that cozy and warm happy holiday feeling.
- When I think about Impulse for Men I feel…
I feel comfortable when walking into this store. It’s a welcoming upbeat environment that has something for everyone. Although it’s a men’s store, there is something for everyone. Men’s and Women’s wallets, scarves, and socks.
- Impulse for Men is important to my life because…
This small business has been my part time job since I was fifteen years old. The owner, Liz, was someone I could talk to about anything and she would always support me. She was kind of like the cool aunt you wished you had growing up. She was even a personal reference on my new apartment application.
- Without this small business it would be different how…
Without [Impulse for Men,] I definitely would’ve had more summer nights off, but I wouldn’t have had the support or made the friends that I did over the years of working there. Although it is only a part time job that I’m beginning to stop working at, I know I’ll always be welcome there and I’m able to go to her for anything I need.
- What is your hope for this business in the future?
I hope that [Impulse for Men] will expand and be able to have the pop up shop over the summer that Liz has wanted to do for a long time. I also hope that she can figure out how to create a website and have a stronger social media presence. We’ve tried it before but social media and Liz do not get along.