Hamptons Retail Happenings, What's New for the Season

Published 10 hours ago• 3 minute read

There might be a squeeze for retail space in the Hamptons, but there are enough high-profile launches happening this season to make the shopping scene interesting — and a bit different for those summering on Long Island’s luxurious East End.

“There are always new brands looking to make there mark here,” said Jeff Sztorc, a partner in the Hamptons real estate team at Compass. “For those looking for a prime spot on the main streets, there’s been a tremendous amount of demand.”

Still, “Since COVID[-19], there hasn’t been the normal shuffle after every summer,” said Lee Minetreeassociate real estate broker at Saunders Associates. Compared to years past, “There are not a lot of retail openings this season. It’s pretty slim pickings. There is not a lot of space left in the main shopping areas.”

But that’s a clear sign that business is strong in the Hamptons. “People seem to be staying out here for longer periods,” Minetree said. “The retail business is good out here.”

From the ABC Carpet & Home collection. Courtesy of ABC Carpet & Home

“The Hamptons is a natural extension for our brand,” said Geri Moran, vice president of marketing at ABC Carpet & Home, which opened its first store in the Hamptons on Thursday, a 5,600-square-foot unit at 1 Pond Lane in the heart of Southampton. ABC has a store in Manhattan’s Flatiron District and in Greenwich, Conn. “Our customers here — designers, creatives and home lovers — share our passion for intentional living and unique, meaningful design. With this new space, we’re excited to deepen our relationships with the local design community and continue building a home for artistry and inspiration.” Beyond shopping, the Southampton store is envisioned as a hub for creativity and collaboration — a place where local designers, makers and storytellers can connect and co-create.” The store sells sustainably sourced rugs from around the world, new and vintage furniture, decorative accents, textiles and gifts, and will be staging trunk shows.

But there’s always room for another pizza place. Crazy Pizza, known for its thin-crust pizza with ingredients flown in from Italy, is planning to open at 47 Montauk Highway in East Hampton next month. The menu also offers classic Italian dishes, antipasti, thin-crust pizzas and signature desserts like Nutella pizza.

Also, football legend Tom Brady is opening one of his CardVault by Tom Brady shops at 47 Newtown Lane in East Hampton over Memorial Day weekend. Earlier this year, the seven-time Super Bowl champion acquired a 50 percent stake in CardVault, then changed the name of the business to CardVault by Tom Brady. His involvement portends aggressive expansion of the chain, which sells sports cards, trading cards and memorabilia. “This isn’t just about buying and selling cards. It’s about curating history, building community, turning fans into collectors, and giving them access to own great moments in sports,” Brady said when he bought into the business.