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The Chic Consignment Closet is located at 46 Main Street and is owned and operated by Lisa Nardone.  The boutique opened on June 11, 2009 and replaced Stitch Boutique, which closed in May of 2009.
Dynamics Research Corp. is headquartered on Frontage Road in Andover.  The company provides cost, quality and program management services to the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy as well as government agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service.  The company's main goal is to help the military decide when to repair older weapons systems and helps civilian agencies run specialized programs.


In April of 2009, Nardone began to sell consignment items in her boutique for young women called Gigi's of Andover on Essex Street.  The idea proved to be successful and Nardone decided to open a separate high-end consignment clothing and accessories shop.
Dynamics Research Corp. indicated a drop in business in 2005 that they claim is the result of increased funds for the Iraq War.  According to 2005 figures, the company employs just under 2,000 people, 300 of whom work in Andover.  They have won a number of military contracts since 2005.


The store specializes in designer juniors, misses and women's clothing and handbags.  Most items in the store are priced at approximately one-third to one-quarter of the original retail prices.  Some of the most notable brands carried in the store include Burberry, Prada, Diane von Furstenberg, Coach, Louis Vuitton and Lacoste.  Women interested in dropping off clothing for consignment can receive up to 40% of the piece's selling price.  The item should be in excellent condition and no more than 2 years old.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Open for consignors only from 10am to 2pm <br>
Tuesday to Friday - 10am to 5pm <br>
Saturday - 10am to 4pm <br>
Sunday - Closed


See
See
*"Dynamics: War cools business in Andover", ''The Eagle Tribune'', May 5, 2005.
*"Andover's Dynamics to help train troops", ''The Eagle Tribune'', June 23, 2005.
*"Dynamics Research wins $2.8 million Army contract", ''The Eagle Tribune'', September 5, 2005.
*"Dynamics Research completes property sale but will stay in area", ''The Eagle Tribune'', January 6, 2006.
*"Two commercial buildings sold in Andover and Methuen", ''The Eagle Tribune'', March 8 2006.
*"Defense contractor must remain dynamic", ''The Boston Globe'', July 26, 2007.
*"Andover execs ring NASDAQ opening bell", ''The Eagle Tribune'', December 18, 2008.
*"Andover company in line for government contracts, more jobs", ''The Eagle Tribune'', April 7, 2009.


*"Designer consignment shop opens in downtown Andover", ''The Eagle Tribune'', June 29, 2009.
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*The Chic Consignment Closet website[http://www.chicconsignmentcloset.com/ChicConsignment1/Home.html]
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Dynamics Research Corp. is headquartered on Frontage Road in Andover. The company provides cost, quality and program management services to the U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy as well as government agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service. The company's main goal is to help the military decide when to repair older weapons systems and helps civilian agencies run specialized programs.

Dynamics Research Corp. indicated a drop in business in 2005 that they claim is the result of increased funds for the Iraq War. According to 2005 figures, the company employs just under 2,000 people, 300 of whom work in Andover. They have won a number of military contracts since 2005.


See

  • "Dynamics: War cools business in Andover", The Eagle Tribune, May 5, 2005.
  • "Andover's Dynamics to help train troops", The Eagle Tribune, June 23, 2005.
  • "Dynamics Research wins $2.8 million Army contract", The Eagle Tribune, September 5, 2005.
  • "Dynamics Research completes property sale but will stay in area", The Eagle Tribune, January 6, 2006.
  • "Two commercial buildings sold in Andover and Methuen", The Eagle Tribune, March 8 2006.
  • "Defense contractor must remain dynamic", The Boston Globe, July 26, 2007.
  • "Andover execs ring NASDAQ opening bell", The Eagle Tribune, December 18, 2008.
  • "Andover company in line for government contracts, more jobs", The Eagle Tribune, April 7, 2009.
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