Nearly a year after the first bomb exploded in front of Marathon Sports during the 117th Boston Marathon, the Boylston Street store has recovered financially, but emotionally the scars linger.
"That's going to be there for a while," owner Colin Peddie said. "That's something that we're going to have to keep an eye on, especially as we get closer (to next month's race). We're having a big meeting well before the marathon just to make sure everybody's on the same page and if there are any concerns or questions. Other than that, it's a time of reflection."
The retailer's insurer fully covered the loss of business and damage sustained from the blast. And business has been good since.
"For better or worse, (the store) is a destination because we're so close to the marathon finish line," Peddie said. "There's a lot of tourist traffic."
Marathon Sports will be open during this year's race, providing customers with clear shopping bags because of security restrictions. "We want to support what's going on out there," Peddie said. "It's going to be a great day."
Vlora, meanwhile, saw lots of customer support when it reopened after the bombings, but the Boylston Street restaurant lacked the proper insurance to cover its 11-day shutdown and spoiled food. And then a tough winter kept many customers away.
"We ended up closing on snowy days," co-owner Aldo Velaj said. "So I'm really looking forward to the marathon."
Boylston Street candy store Sugar Heaven will be selling "Boston Strong" lollipops and T-shirts during this year's race. Its business is back to normal after an $80,000-$90,000 marathon-related loss that wasn't covered by insurance.
"We're very positive," owner David Sapers said. "We hope people come and … that this catastrophe hasn't shaken (them) to the point where they can't enjoy the marathon."
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