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How FutureRetro puts a fresh nostalgic spin on shoe stores

Michael Vaughn is co-owner of FutureRetro Lifestyle Shoes and Clothing in Buford. “Whether people are shopping or not, we want them to come because it’s a cool place to hang out,” Vaughn said. “The idea of having a space that would entertain people as well, was where this concept came from.” - photo by Austin Steele

01272019 RETRO 001.JPG — Michael Vaughn is co-owner of FutureRetro Lifestyle Shoes and Clothing in Buford. “Whether people are shopping or not, we want them to come because it’s a cool place to hang out,” Vaughn said. “The idea of having a space that would entertain people as well, was where this concept came from.” - photo by Austin Steele

As if transported to the ‘80s and ‘90s, people experience a wave of nostalgia when they see the arcade games, comics and old movie theater seats sprinkled throughout FutureRetro Lifestyle Shoes & Clothing.