Longtime Ocean City Boardwalk Shop Closing 9th Street Location

The Ocean City Boardwalk is losing another merchant, at least at one of their two locations. Henry's, the jewelry and clothing shop, has decided to close its 9th Street location effective this Sunday, Nov. 1.

Henry's, which goes by the tagline "Ocean City's Landmark Jeweler", has been open at their 12th Street store for 48 years, selling a variety of jewelry and beach and athletic wear, sweatshirts and t-shirts.

The 9th Street location of Henry's was a comparatively new venture in a prime spot on the Boardwalk. There is a third Henry's Landmark Jeweler on Washington Street in Cape May.

As the company's website relates, Henry's opened in 1972, owned by friends Jeff Sherman and Sam Koperwas, both of whom loved Ocean City and originally looked at the store as a reason to spend time in the city.

In nearly 50 years in business, they developed a reputation as one of the nicest shops on the Ocean City Boardwalk, with a special focus on making women happy...

Here at Henry's, we like to make women happy, and as we all know, when a woman is happy, she shines! We take great pride in offering to you the most beautiful and unique designs that you will not find anywhere else! This, along with fabulous quality have become the staple of our stores. You will certainly stand out, and enjoy endless compliments when you wear your gorgeous jewelry! Whether you chose it yourself, or you have one of those wonderful spouses who know the value of Henry's, your happiness is our greatest reward...

The summer of 2020 was a challenging one for businesses on the Ocean City Boardwalk, with retail shops restricted to online and pickup orders. Onni Unique Clothing and Gifts at 13th and the Boardwalk closed in August after ten years.

Henry's 9th Street Store is now holding a moving sale through Sunday, as they prepare to consolidate two Boardwalk stores into one location on 12th Street.