"One of the most recognizable clothing stores in Oakland's Montclair district is closing, with a slow roll-out of discounts until the merchandise is liquidated or someone offers to buy the shop. Andrea Faber is looking for a buyer for her popular Montclair Village shop Hula. In lieu of a buyer meanwhile, the shop is slowly discounting and liquidating its women's clothing and accessories. (Ginny Prior for Bay Area News Group) Andrea Faber opened Hula at 6136 La Salle Ave. in 1997 after previously serving customers in Berkeley with a business on College Avenue for 19 years."
"Her youngest daughter, Naomi, has been the buyer for the Oakland hills store even after moving with her family to Texas two years ago. Longtime customers will tell you that Andrea has a passion for working in retail. She says she's loved her time at both shops, to the point that her husband used to note how happy she was when she'd come home at the end of the day."
"Happy days: Perle Bar in Montclair Village has brought back happy hour, with discounted snacks and drink specials daily from 3 to 6 p.m. Longtime customers remember Chef Rob Lam's $10 happy hour burger from days gone by, but the new concept of modern Vietnamese food in a lounge setting opens up new possibilities. $10 happy hour drinks include the Mekong Mule with Rieger vodka, Olhena Golden Turmeric spirit, lemongrass, mint and ginger beer."
Hula, a women's clothing and accessories shop at 6136 La Salle Ave., is closing and slowly discounting inventory while owner Andrea Faber seeks a buyer. Andrea opened Hula in 1997 after operating a Berkeley location on College Avenue for 19 years. Her daughter Naomi continued as buyer even after relocating to Texas two years ago. Longtime customers describe Andrea's passion for retail and her enjoyment of serving customers, and she will miss hearing about their lives. The shop is run mainly by staff Susan, Melissa, Carin and Geri. Perle Bar in Montclair Village has reinstated happy hour with $10 Mekong Mule cocktails, $5 craft beer and discounted snacks.
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