Luxury retail concept, WHEAT, has opened its first location on Martha's Vineyard in collaboration with Faraway Martha's Vineyard. The Shop by WHEAT, along with the adjacent coffee shop, The Strand, marks the second WHEAT store in partnership with the hotel group, following the opening of the first location in Faraway Nantucket in May 2023.
The Shop by WHEAT will offer a range of luxury clothing for women, men, and children, as well as fine jewelry, gifts, and home goods. The brand has expanded by working with luxury hotel groups to create unique retail experiences in various destinations. The Martha's Vineyard location stands out with its combination of a coffee shop and retail space, offering a holistic and integrated experience for guests.
"The single biggest differentiator here in Martha’s Vineyard is going to be the fact that we have a coffee shop/market concept located within the same space as the retail offering." Co-Founder Huw Collins continue "We have been growing our little coffee concept, The Strand, but this will be the first holistic space with both included. We are quite excited to see the two concepts work together!!"
Luxury Retail Expansions
WHEAT Opens First Martha’s Vineyard Store & Coffee Shop
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