DooLittlez

Check out Smiths Mercantile next time you’re in for a haircut. They have yummy ice cream 🍦.

Six years ago, I opened Smith's Mercantile because I believed something was worth preserving.

Before opening the shop, I spent years working for major retail companies. I watched online shopping explode, and while it brought incredible convenience, I also watched something else begin to disappear—the experience of shopping.

Not buying.

Shopping.

Walking through a downtown. Talking with a shop owner. Finding something you didn't know you were looking for. Running into a neighbor. Slowing down for a conversation. Those moments can't be delivered behind a screen.

When I opened Smith's Mercantile, I wasn't trying to compete with the internet. I wanted to give people a reason to come downtown. Because thriving downtowns don't happen by accident. They happen when people choose to show up. They happen because of locally owned businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, and the people who walk through their doors.

Social media has become an important part of running a business, and I'm grateful it's introduced us to so many wonderful people. There are so many business owners who are incredibly creative at sharing their stories online, and I truly admire that.

For me, though, that's never been what this business was about.

I'm much more comfortable greeting customers at the door than talking to a camera. I'd rather help someone find the perfect gift than spend my day creating the perfect video. That's simply who I am, and I've learned that's okay.

My passion has always been what happens after you put your phone away and walk through our front door.

A conversation over the counter.

Kids picking out ice cream.

Someone finding the perfect gift.

Neighbors catching up.

A place where people feel welcome.

If we've played even a small part in bringing people together over the last six years, then this little shop has accomplished exactly what I hoped it would.

Thank you for believing in brick-and-mortar businesses. Thank you for believing in downtown De Pere. And thank you for believing in this dream six years ago.

Here's to year seven.

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🚦🚨 Attention, De Pere residents! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

This coming Monday, June 22, the Tour De Pere bike race returns to our City. Please be aware there will be traffic impacts throughout the day.

🚧 Numerous roads will be temporarily closed or have limited access during the race. Parking will be limited. Detours will be marked. Motorists and pedestrians, please plan your travels accordingly and seek alternative routes to help avoid delays and ensure safety.

🔗 For more details, including route details and times, please visit the website of the event organizer, Downtown De Pere: https://loom.ly/hWOGyFg

We are looking for a Receptionist! One of our current receptionists plays a Spring sport and is unable to work from March to May. Are you a student that wants to make some $? We'd love to talk with you. We offer a generous hourly wage and have very student-friendly hours with flexibility.

If you're interested stop at the salon (124 N. Broadway in East De Pere) and pick up an application.

We are currently experiencing telephone issues with Spectrum. Please be patient if your call gets drop mid-conversation or the phone is not answered at all. Spectrum expects the issue to be resolved no later than 6:30 this evening.

If you are able to leave a message, please do so and someone will return your call.

Thank you for your understanding.

📚✂️ BACK TO SCHOOL APPOINTMENT REMINDER! ✂️📚

August is our BUSIEST month of the year! 🎒 With back-to-school season approaching, appointment slots fill up fast.
Don't wait until the last minute! We're already booking appointments for August, and our calendar is filling quickly. Book your little one's back-to-school haircut now to guarantee your preferred time slot.

Give us a call (920.983.7647) today to secure your appointment.

Your child will be ready to start the school year looking and feeling their best!

New goodies alert! 🎉✨

Check out the new products at DooLittlez:

Stop by to check out these cute hair bows, Warmies stuffed animals, bath time fun and more! Your little ones will love looking (and smelling) fabulous.

We can't wait to see you and your minis! 💇‍♀️💇‍♂️"