Portland Trading Co — Local services in Portland

I was a tourist visiting Portland with my partner for our honeymoon. We stumbled into Portland Trading Co. expecting another boutique shop offering similar items to the many stores it neighbors and we left with a refreshed attitude towards retail and the idea of "service." The owner, Kazeem, is an absolute delight. I overheard him with other customers and thought to myself, "If I owned a retail store, I would hire this guy." He was kind, polite, genuine and interested. The items in this store are specially curated and they all have a unique story and/or source. The prices in this shop also range from very approachable to luxury one-of-a-kind items. Upon leaving, and after hearing my partner and I were visiting for our honeymoon, Kazeem (the owner) walked over to one of his shelves and pulled off an item and offered it to us a gift. He knew were visiting and that we would probably never see him again: Knowing this and seeing his generosity in that moment meant the world. We will make a point to stop here again if/when we're back and we will also make it a point to shop with Portland Trading Co. and Kazeem when possible via online. Thank you for a great retail experience Portland Trading Co. and Kazeem. We hope many others find this great little store and have the same...

I was in Portland a few weeks ago, and I absolutely love this store. The gentleman at the register (who I assume is the owner) is one of the most genuinely nice individuals I've ever encountered in a retail environment. I'm a retail analyst, and he left a lasting impression on me. Great style, impeccably dressed, and just...happy. Sometimes we forget that retail can be a lot of fun.

As for the store, however, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better selection of high-quality small goods in Portland. I enjoyed just exploring the store and looking at every little thing. The prices seemed reasonable too. I purchased an Ohto Dude fountain pen and added it to my existing collection. Under $30, nothing outrageous or overly fancy, but solid metal body and good results. I've used it in my home office for the last few weeks, and I've been impressed with the results. I keep one color in it, and another in my Lamy.

If you're a tourist, this is the place to visit for gifts. Trust me. Especially if you're a guy. But even if you're a woman, you'll find plenty to like here.

My girlfriend and I visited nearly every store in Portland during our trip, and we both agree that this was one of the best. I'd return in a heartbeat.

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I take all my friends and family here when they come to visit, and it's always a great stop! Kazeem is one of the best people I've met in Portland and his taste is impeccable. He travels and sources his products for amazing makers around the work and designs a lot (all?) of the clothing. Portland Trading Co is a great instagram follow as a result!

I got a jumpsuit (pictured) for my bridal shower here and it remains one of my absolute favorite things in my wardrobe. Some other favorite purchases include a money clip that Kazeem designed, original Maine flag hat, sewing scissors, Maine the Way publications, and the soy candles that smell so good and last forever!

I've had friends who have gotten jackets, overalls, tshirts, etc and they wear them all the time. Seriously, stop in and...