MANHATTAN (KSNT) – A store known for selling products made by Kansans for Kansans is set to shut down in the Little Apple before the end of February.
The Core Collective announced in a social media post on Feb. 9 that it will be closing up shop soon. The store’s official final day of business will be Thursday, Feb. 26.
The Core Collective is operated by alumni from Kansas State University and focuses on providing guests with products sourced from Kansas vendors. Products sold at the store include candles, honey, art and more.
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“We are incredibly grateful to the dedicated vendors who believed in our vision and trusted us to provide a space where talented creators could showcase their passion and work.
Thank you to everyone who liked, shared, commented, and cheered us on through social media. Your support mattered more than you know.
As we turn the page, we encourage our amazing customers to continue supporting local and shopping small. When you shop small, your dollars stay in the community, directly support local families, help create jobs, and allow business owners to reinvest in the places we all call home.
While our doors may be closing we will remain Kansas proud.”
The Core Collective social media statement excerpt
The Core Collective can be found at 1120 Moro St. in Manhattan. You can learn more about the store by clicking here.
We have reached out to The Core Collective for comment on why the decision was made to close. This statement will be added to this story after it is made available.
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