Founder Grace Kang, who opened her first shop here in 2007, made the announcement via an email to its patrons (as well as on Instagram).
Over the years, we have weathered countless challenges together, and it is these shared experiences that make this decision even more difficult. However, as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Various factors have led me to this decision, and while it fills me with sadness, I am also eager to embrace the new possibilities that lie ahead.
Our final days of operation will be filled with mixed emotions. Thank you to the East Village community and the amazing team that started it all. I'm so grateful to you!
The East Village shop will be open until Aug. 29, "or until we sell out." Her outposts in the West Village and up in Cold Spring will remain in business.
You can read our Q&A with Kang from 2017 right here.
Image via Instagram
Oh no! I love this store. :(
ReplyDeleteNot surprised. If you're not a bar or restaurant who can double/triple your seating on public sidewalk space, there's no chance to survive in the East Village. I look forward to yet another smoke shop or overpriced coffee house. would be nice if the city helped retailers.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me so sad I always came here for the cards and gifts. Ugh first butter lane and now pink olive. Truly heartbroken over this
ReplyDeleteCute shop. Sad to see them exit.
ReplyDeleteBoo. Great shop on our block. Terrific cards and fun little objects
ReplyDeleteThis makes me so sad. I remember passing by Pink Olive on a warm spring day a few years back when the store was celebrating its anniversary. They were giving out cake, champagne, and goodie bags for anyone who stopped in. Truly a neighborhood store that brought a sense of home to the East Village. You will be missed, Pink Olive.
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