New Offerings at Sunset & Co.

 

New Offerings at Sunset & Co.

 

Since 1995, Sunset & Co. has been nothing short of an institution at Alamo Heights’ historic Sunset Ridge Shopping Center. Known for its eclectic range of merchandise, there are rainbow-hued margarita glasses ready for Fiesta in one corner, while everything from corded drills to electric pink lawn flamingos bedeck the store’s “Hardware and Garage” department. Self-described by owners Amy and David Doyle, and their daughter, Rees Peacock, as a “lifestyle store,” Sunset & Co. is expanding their variety of services, products, and offerings in 2026.

 

“We have a lot of exciting initiatives this year. We want to offer the top brands that are on the marketplace,” Rees says.

 

“We just returned from three marketing trips and found several new brands to bring to the store, including Baobab Candles, a highly sought-after candle line,” Amy says.

 

Whether they are at a market show in preparation for the next Christmas season (Amy is particularly excited about a 12-foot Christmas tree adorned at its base with three golden cherubs) or introducing new brands into their ever-growing men’s department, Amy, David, and Rees are deeply attuned to the unique taste of the Alamo Heights customer.

 

“Our store has been a constant evolution of fitting in with the lifestyle of the neighborhood, and our success lies in the fact that we are a part of this community,” Amy says, who is herself a graduate of the class of 1969 at Alamo Heights High School. 

 

 

Services that Set Sunset & Co. Apart

 

While many customers might have already marked out their favorite, well-trod routes through the store, they might yet be unaware of the impressive variety of services and events offered at Sunset & Co.

 

“One of the things that makes the store so innovative is our interactive kitchen. People can sign up for cooking classes online, and customers can plan a special date night, or a group of friends can come together. We also offer kids cooking classes every other Saturday, and the kitchen is available for private events,” Regional Hardware Manager, Michael Almeida, says.

 

Every month, Sunset & Co. offers Mahjong classes for beginners and experts alike. With the recent resurgence of modern Mahjong brands, the store now carries a variety of sets.

 

“Customers now relate Sunset & Co. with the kits that you can buy in the store. They are one of our bestselling categories,” Michael says.

 

“We are looking to expand our range of events this year. It’s a meaningful way to further build the community,” Amy says.

 

The Home Maintenance team cuts window glass, repairs Miele vacuum cleaners,  sharpens knives, and fixes lamps, while the giftware department is currently revamping its monogram catalogue.

 

“We also offer replacement automotive keys that are much less expensive than the dealership,” Michael says.

 

Recently, Sunset & Co. has become the only Farrow and Ball paint tinting dealer in San Antonio, where customers can complete consultations and pick up their orders in-store.

 

“Overall, these services are an extension of our customer service principles that aren’t always available in a big-box store. We are always listening to our customers, and we make sure to adapt our services to what they need,” Rees says.

 

 

Developing the Sunset & Co. Brand

 

In 2023, Amy and Rees expanded the Sunset & Co. brand with the opening of Capri at Sunset Ridge, a separate boutique for women’s wear, shoes, and accessories. Originally an expansion of the women’s wear department at the store, Amy and Rees opened Capri in response to the growing demand for a wider range of women’s clothing options curated by Sunset & Co.

 

“We have a unique span of age groups that shop our clothes, and we want Capri to be for the daughter, the mother, and the grandmother,” Amy says.

As Sunset & Co. makes new forays into the expansion of their services and brand, it is the store’s thoroughly modern blend of family-run nostalgia that inspires customers to return. In a world of fast-paced E-commerce, stores like Sunset & Co. are increasingly precious.

 

“I grew up here. I’ve done every job. I’ve cleaned the bathrooms, I’ve cut keys, and I’ve been behind the cash register. I don’t know what else in the world I would do if I wasn’t here. This is our family’s history,” Rees says.

 

By Elizabeth Bobbitt  |  Photography by David Teran