Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer

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Frugal Fannie's closing Westwood store after 43 years

As of September 2026: Running liquidation sale; says closure was landlord's decision

Frugal Fannie's, the discount women's clothing warehouse in Westwood, is closing after 43 years. Co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said the decision was the landlord's, not the store's: "This decision was not ours to make."

Updated Sep 25

Notable Quotes

"This store has been our life. Many of our employees have been with us since the early days, and they have become family."

from Frugal Fannie's closing Westwood store after 43 years · Updated Sep 25

"It is with profound sadness that we bring this brilliant chapter to a close."

from Frugal Fannie's closing Westwood store after 43 years · Updated Sep 25

"This decision was not ours to make. It was a landlord decision. We cannot continue on in this building."

from Frugal Fannie's closing Westwood store after 43 years · Updated Sep 25

"I'm just heartbroken to tell you the truth."

from Frugal Fannie's closing Westwood store after 43 years · Updated Sep 25