Potomac Village - Toys Unique, A Unique Toy Store in Potomac, Maryland
There is an amazing toy store in The Village in Potomac, Maryland that you just have to check out. The name, Toys Unique, says it all. It's a unique, warm one of a kind place that kids and parents can go to find wonderful toys, books, gizmos and gadgets!!! It's the kind of place where I can find fun, relevant gifts for my 19 month old and at the same time really cool original things for my nieces and nephew at 8, 10 and 11 years old!
I stopped by Toys Unique this week and spent a few minutes with the owner, Jarunee Chantraparnik and her husband Tat. Jarunee and Tat are so lovely and warm and it is obvious why the store has been so successful. Jarunee has put her heart and soul into Toys Unique. I asked her a few questions about her experience owning Toys Unique:
Q: How long have you been open and what made you decide to open this store?
A: I have always wanted to open a toy store - this was sort of a dream. Toys Unique has been in Potomac Village for 16 years at the same location.
Q: What is your favorite part of owning Toys Unique?
A: My favorite part of owning Toys Unique is being my own boss and being in charge of every aspect of the business from buying inventory to sales, marketing and developing relationships with customers. I also love matching toys to customer personalities.
Q: What is the most challenging part of your job?
A: I am in charge of ever facet of the business so there is a lot of work to do. For every easy thing to do there is something challenging.
Q: What is the key to your success?
A: The key to our success at Toys Unique is understanding the needs of different age groups and the use, quality and saftey of our products.
Toys Unique located @9812 Falls Road Potomac, MD 20854; 301-983-3160; Open 7 days a week!
M-F 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sat 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sun 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.