Hive of Madison

Ownership

Hive is locally owned and operated. The business is owned by husband and wife team Pam Schwarzbach and Troy Kattreh, who met at UW-Madison and live near Glenway Golf Course with their daughter.

Local Sourcing

The owners have selected manufacturers who share Madison values and set higher social and environmental standards in product development. However, all brands carried are national/international (Patagonia, Arc'teryx, Prana, etc.), so the sourcing appears to be curated national suppliers rather than local or regional producers.

Community Involvement

Hive actively supports the local community, participating in various initiatives and events that promote outdoor activities and environmental awareness. The owners emphasize being part of the Monroe Street merchant community. However, specific event or sponsorship details were not found in available sources.

Local Workforce

Knowledgeable staff members enhance the shopping experience by offering expert advice and personalized recommendations. The store had eight employees as of 2017. No specific information about wages, tenure, or employee reviews on major platforms was found.

Revenue Retention

The owners have their own store with overhead and employees, operating independently without stepping on other locally owned businesses. As an independent retailer with leased space and local staff, revenue likely stays in the local community, though the degree to which profits are retained locally is not explicitly detailed.

Local Presence

No website available to analyze.