Meet the Richmond Team

THE original basket boutique (OBB) prides itself on being able to deliver just the right gift across town, at the same time pulling together gift-marketing strategies for corporate clients and shipping throughout the US, Canada and the UK. We stock top specialty foods from around the Commonwealth of Virginia, throughout the US and imported gourmet. Our creative design talent and extensive knowledge the industry makes us a key "go-to" for the ideal gift.

Meet Susan Fenerty, the owner of OBB in Richmond, Virginia. Not only is she currently a Chesterfield resident, but she is a native Virginian and has a long family history in Richmond. In fact, one of her grandfathers managed the 17th Street Farmers Market in Richmond, VA’s famed Shockoe Bottom from 1920’s-1940’s. She comes by her love of supporting local food purveyors honestly! It is in the family.

Three years in business, owner Susan puts her 16+ years in corporate Fortune 500 management to use in running OBB. OBB Richmond is a certified SWAM (Small, Woman And Minority) owned business. An active member of the Retail Merchant Association (RMA) and the Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE).

"I love that THE original basket boutique is a family owned franchise that supports each franchisee in their community and product development. The impact of the franchise is two-fold, first I have access to the best of the best gourmet foods on the specialty market. Secondly, my Virginia product design and delivery is bound by the high standards set for all franchisees. We’d love to help you support your brand through great gifts." - Susan Fenerty