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Tom's Coffee Cards and Gifts sells one million pounds of coffee
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A longtime retail shop that was at the forefront of the gourmet coffee movement is celebrating a significant milestone.
This week, Tom's Coffee Cards and Gifts on Main Street in Binghamton is selling its 1,000,000th pound of coffee while also celebrating its 43rd anniversary.
1,000,000 pounds is enough grounds to make 30 million cups of coffee.
The shop was founded in 1982 as a gourmet coffee and crafts store.
Owner Tom Kelleher says he sold just 1,000 pounds that first year. Now, he averages 50,000 pounds, along with hundreds of thousands of chocolate truffles, prom dresses, cards, and handcrafted gifts from local artisans.
Kelleher says his love of the business and his customers is what keeps him going.
'I am filled with gratitude. Very grateful for the community that supports us so strongly and we support the community so strongly. That we've been here so long. Such a special part of people's lives, their holidays, birthdays, Christmases, weddings, and anniversaries. It's been an honor to be a part of the community,' said Kelleher.
Kelleher says he has weathered a lot of challenges in the retail landscape over his 43 years, including competition from online retailers and the pandemic. He says he follows his customers' lead in deciding what to carry.
You can also purchase his coffee online at
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