Kirsten and Chase Morman designed City Supply around the sentiment of remembering the good old days. When you walk inside, your eyes are immediately drawn towards a black and white projection of The Andy Griffith Show broadcasting on the wall. Several of the products placed around the store feature “old-timey” fonts and packaging. City Supply feels like a unique pocket of peace in a fast-paced city.
The family-owned business opened its doors in 2018 and has only continued to grow. The store, which Kirsten described as a “modern-day mercantile,” has offerings that range from Arkansas-based to nationwide vendors. “We have over 70 Arkansas businesses,” said Kirsten.
City Supply’s source of nostalgia comes from its products. From gift baskets to baking ingredients to hunting accessories, City Supply has it all, and these products are specifically curated by the Mormans. “We test everything that comes in, too,” affirmed Kirsten. Inspiration for the products they sell comes from anywhere, whether it be a niche interest the family has or by following other creatives and small businesses. “If it’s not typically available [in stores], we’re into it.”
A popular concentration in City Supply’s inventory is its food and drink options. Patrons can enter City Supply’s doors and know that every product they purchase will elevate the way they cook, grill, or bartend. These small-business products, as compared to mass-marketed retail items, “can change the way your house is used for hospitality,” said Kirsten. “Who else carries chocolate gravy?”
The Real Dill Brand: A popular brand sold at City Supply is Colorado’s The Real Dill. The store sells multiple products from the brand, including its variety of Bloody Mary mixes and dill pickles. The Bloody Mary mixes come in original, extra spicy and harvest mix, each priced at $14.99. The pickle lovers can choose between habanero horseradish and caraway garlic, each priced at $14.99 a jar.
Old School Brand Chocolate Gravy Mix: This classic product at City Supply is bound to make memories. Packaged with a font straight out of the 1800s and priced at $8.99 a package, this unique gravy can be paired with biscuits, toast and ice cream.
Bittermilk: Bourbon Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned Syrup: A great addition to your personal bar cart is Bittermilk’s bourbon syrup. This award-winning syrup from South Carolina is perfect for crafting your own drinks or as a gift for a cocktail enthusiast. The syrup comes in a single-serve bottle at $2.99 a bottle or in an 8.5 oz. bottle at $18.99.
Jeni’s Ice Cream: Shipped to Fayetteville from Ohio, Jeni’s Ice Cream brand has a ton of unique flavors, such as Sweet Cream Biscuits & Peach Jam and Kirsten’s personal favorite, Goat Cheese & Red Cherries. Jeni’s Street Treats are great for an on-the-go snack, priced at $3.99 each, while pint-sized options are available at $12.99.
“We like to curate an inventory that allows people to really enjoy their lifestyle, no matter their season of life they’re in.”