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Kevin and Saundra Moss of Pickle Barrel Trading Post
Located on Broad Street in Globe is the region’s number one trading post shopping experience. From antiques, turquoise jewelry, Native American pottery, rugs, art and more, you never know what you might find at Pickle Barrel Trading Post.
The Trading Post is owned by Kevin and Saundra Moss and Jim and Kelly Moss. Kevin and Jim grew up in Globe and visited family on a regular basis as they grew their careers. Kevin and Saundra saw a great opportunity to buy the building which was formerly the Dominion Copper Company warehouse from another local entrepreneur who had started to remodel the building to sell antiques.
Jim and Kelly started the business in 2004 and together with Kevin and Saundra the two couples have grown it into an 8,000 square feet destination shopping location. Customers often drive anywhere from 90 minutes to two hours to visit the trading post to shop for unique and one of a kind items. The Pickle Barrel Trading Post is a store that you must give yourself ample time to browse and visit each area of the store.
The store also has an assortment leather furniture, wall hangings and other artifacts. Their advice for business success: “Maintain quality customer service and keep your hours consistent,” explained Kevin Moss.
The Pickle Barrel Trading Post is open seven days a week. Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. The store employs about 12 employees who are often the ones who help set up merchandise displays.
“Our employees have a great eye for arranging the merchandise,” said Saundra. “One of the hardest things to do is buy merchandise that you might not like. You always want to buy what you like but not everyone will like everything that you like.”
The couples also diversified their sales opportunities by adding a fully functional website and social media campaigns to aid their customers in shopping. Their website www.picklebarreltradingpost.com features many items that can be ordered and shipped directly to the consumer. You can also keep up with new merchandise at the trading post by following them on Facebook, Instagram and You Tube.
Mila Besich is a resident of Superior with two children. She volunteers for many local organizations. She is an experienced fundraiser and event planner for Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition. She covers some of the area town councils and schools.
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