Welcome to 119 on North! I’m Anna, and I’m so happy you stopped by to learn more about us.

After many years of friendship, I opened 119 with a partner in early 2020. She had big boutique dreams, and I had some business knowledge, so we brought our love of shopping to downtown Kernersville!

I have grown to really love the retail business for so many reasons. My partner left the company to care for her two little ones, which left me figuring things out. Opening right before the pandameic meant business was not normal. We have pivoted numerous times. Four years later I have four stores, an office staff and looking towards our future.

The one thing I do know is customer service and making people feel good about themselves. As a female-owned business, I always want women to leave feeling good about themselves and their purchases, no matter their size or shape.

I have always found that working with and including your staff is a big part of success. I try to always say we because we are a team—there is no I. I could not do all this by myself. I always want to see others succeed in life, so being an encouraging boss is just one of many ways I support the team.

I am a huge animal lover and dream of owning an animal rescue someday. Giving back fills my cup, so why not help out animals?
My husband and I got married last year after seven years of never having a dull day. My husband is also part of the team, and so is my daughter. They are my support at home and in business, and I could not do this without them.

Thanks for taking the time to get to know me. Life is busy and fast-paced for sure, but we’re here at 119 we make shopping a breeze!