A new locally owned and operated shop for baby items has opened on Tucson’s east side.
Broadway Babies — located in the former Dee’s Shoes building at 5764 E. Broadway — is run by California transplant Valarie Gomes and her daughter, Ariel Nixon.
Gomes got into the retail business when her kids were babies in California. “I started the store so I could keep my babies with me,” she said. “It worked out to my advantage. So, we’re back.”
The family sold its resale shop in Sacramento — after 15 years in business — before moving to Tucson in 2006. Gomes wanted to give it a try here.
The store is primarily stocked with new items ranging from nursery sets to clothing and gifts.
It also buys, sells or trades gently used items.
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Customers can bring items in for cash or store credit any time during store hours. Merchandise must be in “very good condition,” with no stains or tears, Gomes said.