RETAIL B EST A N TIQUE STO RE B EST G IFT STO RE B EST TH RIFT STO RE
OWLS NEST ANTIQUE MALL AND FLEA MARKET bit.ly/CJowls
Since its opening in December 2015, the Owls Nest has grown into Topeka’s largest indoor flea market and antique store. The 22,000-square-foot store on S.W. Topeka Boulevard offers competitive booth rates, a clean environment and diverse vendors. A second Owls Nest outlet opened in 2017 at 2901 S.E. Adams. BEST ANTIQUE STORE First runner-up: 4 Girls’ Garage Second runner-up: Wheatland Antique Mall BEST GIFT STORE First runner-up: The Toy Store Second runner-up: Red Door Home Store
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BEST THRIFT STORE First runner-up: God’s Storehouse Second runner-up: MAJ-R Thrift BEST BOU T IQU E C LOT H I N G STO R E
THE PINK SUITCASE shoppinksuitcase.com
The Pink Suitcase, a boutique inside Fairlawn Plaza, brings the latest fashion trends to the capital city — and at affordable prices. Its website showcases new arrivals, sale items and a variety of other apparel, footwear, jewelry and hats. Gift cards are available, and a second location can be found in Ottawa. First runner-up: Pinkadilly Second runner-up: Jess & Rosie’s BEST CO MI C, FAN TASY O R V I D EO GA M E S H O P
VINTAGE STOCK vintagestock.com
Founded in Joplin, Mo., as a used book store, Vintage Stock has evolved into an entertainment
superstore stocking the newest hit movies, music and video games and the rarest toys, comics, sports cards and memorabilia. Vintage Stock has more than 40 locations in five states. First runner-up: Huscarl Hobbies and Games Second runner-up: Gamers HQ B EST CO N VE N IE N C E STO RE
CASEY’S GENERAL STORE caseys.com
The first Casey’s General Store was a converted three-bay garage that opened in July 1968 in Boone, Iowa, to sell gasoline, coffee and a few grocery items. Since then, the company has spread across the nation, with three locations in Topeka. Along with gasoline and convenience items, today’s stores cash in on its delivery or carry-out hot pizza. First runner-up: Kwik Shop Second runner-up: Petro Deli
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CARPET ONE FLOOR & HOME bit.ly/CJcarpetone
A cooperative with about 1,000 stores around the globe, Carpet One can tap into all the major brands and manufacturers to find exactly what a customer wants in floor coverings, whether it’s carpet, hardwood, laminate, ceramic tile, luxury vinyl or area rugs. Online tools provide design