The Wit’s End Giftique on Route 9 in Clifton Park has added 10,000 square feet of retail space, increasing the store’s size to 25,000 square feet. The store, which carries gifts, china and jewelry, also has expanded into clothing for men and women, owner Susan Hoffman said.
The retailer also added 30 employees, boosting overall employment to 75 people.
Wit’s End opened in June 1975 with 5,400 square feet of retail space. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

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Come to Wit’s End Giftique
for Pandora’s Iconic Holiday Gift Set!

The Iconic gift set consists of:
One Pandora Clasp Bracelet, two S-Clips, and one $35 charm of your choice for only $150 ($170 value).

Starting Saturday November 26th, 2011. While supplies last.

September 22-25, 2011 (Thursday through Sunday)

Spend $100 in Pandora product and receive a Pandora barrel clasp bracelet ($65 value) for free!  For the glitter of gold, the shimmer of silver, or the glow of murano glass, step into Wit’s End’s Pandora shop for a truly personalized experience. Our extensive inventory and knowledgeable staff help you to select charms and build a meaningful bracelet. Peruse the possibilities of jewelry from earrings, necklaces, pendants, and lariats. Offering registration and wishlist services, Wit’s End makes gifting Pandora easy.  

Wit’s End will have extended hours during this promotion.

Thursday 10:00am – 9:00pm

Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm

Saturday 10:00am – 8:00pm

Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm

The Vera Bradley Bookbag is a back-to-school must! Until August 15, 2011, purchase the specially designed Booksmart Bookbag for $75 (usual price $92) while supplies last.  At Wit’s End Giftique you can also find  the largest selection of Vera Bradley school supplies including agendas, pencils, binder clips, pencil pouches, and much more!

July 21 – August 31, 2011 the XL Duffle is available for only $98 (usual retail price $108).

Wit’s End brings you the XL Duffle in your favorite Vera Bradley patterns, including the newest releases of Mocha Rouge, Happy Snails, Safari Sunset and Plum Petals.  The XL Duffle provides adequate space to pack up for college, sports, or even a weekend getaway. It might even fit the kitchen sink. Come into Wit’s End Giftique to take advantage of this limited time offer while supplies last of the XL Duffle.

Come into Wit’s End Giftique for festive Father’s Day gifts!  From the classic style of Blue Willi’s of Denmark, to the colorful patterns of Lilly Pulitzer, Wit’s End offers men’s clothing! Quality leather luggage, wallets, and Minnetonka Moccassins are gifts he’ll use often! Silk or madras ties are fun summer accessories.  Give him a gift inspired by the good-ol’-days, such as a wind-up tin race car, airplane, or motorcycle.  When all else fails, you will find “The Man Can” at Wit’s End!

Step into Wit’s End for this summer’s newest Switchflops! Color coordinating has never been easier.  A single pair of shoes can go from casual to formal in a matter of seconds thanks to the revolutionary idea of interchangle snaps and straps.  Wit’s End has the newly released Jean kitten heel sandle (pictured above in white gold), which is Switchflops first open-toe slide!  Check out also the new Snap-flops (pictured above in pink patent) and Snap-sandals. If that’s not exciting enough, accessorize with the convertible Coral Gables Bag which comes with snaps to match!  With a pair of Lindsay Phillips Switchflops from Wit’s End the possibilities for footwear are endless!  In the words of Lindsay Phillips, “change your look, not your sole.”

“Only Your Jeweler Will Know For Sure”

Find Wit’s End mentioned in this month’s issue of Harper’s Bazaar magazine! Crislu listed Wit’s End as one of their featured retailers in their full-page advertisment!  Wit’s End carries a myriad of sparkling jewelry by Crislu, including the newly released collection of Rose Gold Lace as featured above.

You will find Crislu in all of the world’s fashion capitals including Paris,  London, Tokyo, Milan…and Wits End! Each Crislu cubic zirconia is hand lapped and polished to perfection by a professional jeweler and then is hand set into platinum-finished sterling silver by a master diamond setter.  Crislu’s motto is appropriately phrased, “Only Your Jeweler Will Know For Sure.”

Come into Wit’s End for the newest Pandora charms! Pandora has just released new styles of dangles, clips, enamel charms, and safety chains. Need the perfect gift for an upcoming birthday party? How about Pandora’s new style of birthstone charms (pictured above on the far right).   At Wit’s End’s Pandora shop peruse the possibilties including the beehive, viking, doghouse with dog, babushka, fleur de lis, badminton shuttlecock, and the Bubbles Murano Glass charms.

April showers bring May flowers! Wit’s End keeps you fashionably dry with decorative umbrellas, trenches, and water-resistant jackets.  As seen in our commercial, gear up with these styleish and designer-inspired rubber rainboots: quilted, pearl, leopard, even cowboy rainboots!

This summer’s patterns and styles arrived from Vera Bradley!  Come to Wit’s End to peruse the newest styles including the Quick Draw Bag, Travel Belt bag, Envelope, Passport Cover, and Coin & Key holder! Check out the fresh summer patterns shown above from left to right: Deco Daisy, Viva la Vera, Watercolor, English Meadow.  Special collections include Straw and Dockside Canvas! Come see the newest Vera Bradley at Wit’s End!

Thursday March 10th through Sunday March 13th, Wit’s End hosts its Spring Pandora event!

*Spend $75.00 in Pandora product and receive the sterling silver lobster clasp bracelet for free!   Furthermore, you can upgrade to the Pandora clasp bracelet for only $15.  Don’t miss this opportunity to start a new bracelet for yourself,  friends or family!  

Wit’s End will have extended hours for our Pandora event:

Thursday, March 10th- 10am-9pm
Friday, March 11th- 10am- 9pm
Saturday, March 12th- 10am-8pm
Sunday, March 13th- 10am-8pm

For Pandora charms, bracelets, necklaces, rings, etc., come see us at Wit’s End!

Wit’s End invites you into our new Pandora shop! With weeks of preparation, Wit’s End has been working diligently to transform our Pandora department into a Pandora shop-in-shop. Whether  starting a bracelet or adding charms our new Pandora bead stations give you the optimal setup to work one-on-one with our knowledgable staff to find the perfect charm. Our new wall displays were custom-designed for our store to allow you to peruse Pandora’s beautiful jewelry, including the plethora of earrings, necklaces, rings, the gold lovepod collection, and so much more! For Pandora, come into Wit’s End!

The Saratoga enrepreneur and founder of Innovative Toys has coined the motto for Scare-Me-Nots as, “Monsters for Your Monsters.” Protector Patty, Guardian Gus, Watchdog Wally, and other Scare-Me-Nots help your kids get over fears. Keeping watch with multiple eyes, these friendly Scare-Me-Nots always stay awake even when you little ones sleep. With a velcro tail, Scare-Me-Nots attach to doorknobs and bedposts in order to keep out unwanted monsters that lurk under the bed and in the closet. For large or travel size, come to Wit’s End to meet the ScareMeNot team! Congratulations to Fearless Fred who won the Creative Child Toy of the Year for 2010!

The largest selection of Vera Bradley in Albany and Saratoga Springs!

For the first time, Vera Bradley introduces hats and scarves! Wrap yourself in your favorite Vera Bradley patterns! Baroque, Versailles, Twirly Bird and Buttercup available in all of the styles of totes, wallets, and accessories that Vera Bradley offers! For true Vera BRadley enthusiasts, decorate your Christmas tree with Vera Bradley ornaments. For one of the largest selections of Vera Bradley  in the Northeast come into Wit’s End Giftique – just fifteen minutes North of Albany, New York!