Jewel stores thrive where others close Jewel stores thrive where others close By Megumi Govan Contributing Reporter As more and more of downtown New Haven's stores close their doors, jewelry shops on Chapel Street continue to flourish. But while many Yale students have spent an afternoon browsing in Chapel's chic boutiques, the high prices of jewelry items prevents most from acting on their impulses. My Luu '96 went to a Chapel Street jewelry store with an eye toward buying two watches last Friday.
Jewelry is just too expensive.
Despite Yale's positive influence, Michaels went out of business in early February. Pittala said lack of business was not the problem. I cater to my customers' individual needs. We have no huge inventories. Yale attracts a more sophisticated crowd.