Being in the toy business isn’t always all fun and games. It takes serious know-how and lots of work to make an independent toy and hobby shop not only survive, but thrive for 50 years. Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy in St. Clair Shores has weathered economic crises that resulted after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the 2008 recession and...
Any Age Can Find A Hobby At Whistle Stop Hobby & Toy Click Here For Video The school year is almost over, and with most camps canceling their summer programs, parents are scrambling to keep their kids entertained. That’s where The Whistle Stop Hobby and Toy shop in St. Clair Shores comes in. Co-Owner and Manager Julie Everitt spoke to...
Click Here For Audio As retail businesses re-open throughout Michigan, small business owners are being asked to walk a fine line: Attracting as many customers as they can, while also enforcing new state and local rules meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We talked to two small business owners about how they’re navigating this new world. We also spoke...
Shopping in the future Exactly how everything will unfold is still a little foggy for retailers, who are trying to reopen amidst the coronavirus pandemic. In order to shop, some may require customers to make an appointment such as buying a new car. There could also be times when customers will need to wait, as they have been doing during...
During these unprecedented times, parents all over Metro Detroit are looking for creative ways to keep kids occupied, educated and burning energy, while they work from home for the first time. While some resort to screen time in the chaos, there are many options to keep children’s brain and body moving, while giving you the space needed to work. Parents...
Always Free, Always Fun! Kick-off to Summer Saturday, June 1st, 11am-1pm Whistle Stop Parking Lot Start your summer with a bang! Come to Whistle Stop to meet Bluey, ride the trackless train, and enjoy a complimentary treat from J&W Ice Cream. We can't wait to kick off summer with you! Breyer Play-Day Saturday, August 24th, 11am-1pm Whistle Stop Parking Lot...
Let this local, family-run toy store help you check off your list this Christmas season It seems there are two main types of holiday shoppers: The first is those who buy early, little by little, until everyone on their list is checked off twice. Then there are those who rush to big department stores on Christmas Eve, hoping to find...
