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Israeli suits, flags, Olympic pins, medieval armor and Electrolux vacuums are among the various goods offered in downtown Provo.
Provo is home to many curious characters and stores that service unique niche markets. Although businesses often struggle downtown, many business owners have learned how to be successful. A look into the lives of several managers of overlooked stores on University Avenue reveals inspiring historical accounts of Provo’s history.
Emanuel Marshall, born in Israel and raised in the United States, is a modern day entrepreneur and successful store owner. Marshall is the owner of Hollywood Suits, an apparel shop that offers discounted suits from off-brands.
“I have a store in New York and four stores in California,” Marshall said. “My kids came to BYU to study so I moved to Provo. I like Provo because the city is peaceful and quiet.”
After 21 years of successful suit selling in Provo, Marshall will move his shop upstairs and is having a sale of his inventory to accrue money for retirement.
Source: Universe.byu.edu