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Spotlight: Village Trading Company

Cape Cod Life  / July/August 2026 /

Writer: Leslie Hatton

 

Spotlight: Village Trading Company

Cape-Cod-LIFE

Cape Cod Life  / July/August 2026 /

Writer: Leslie Hatton

A Neighborhood Store For Everyone

Celebrating 30 years in business, Village Trading Company is much more than just a gift shop tucked into the village of Cataumet, it’s a meeting place, a neighborhood fixture, and a shopping destination where customers know they’ll always find something beautiful and thoughtful every time they walk through the door.

Owner Mark Bergeron reflects on the people who make it all possible, “It all hinges on locals. They carry a store like mine,” adding, “I have a wonderful staff that contribute to making it a friendly and inviting atmosphere. We want everyone to feel welcome and have a pleasant experience while they’re here.” 

The feeling of gratitude for customers and that items have been thoughtfully curated are evident the moment someone steps inside Village Trading Company. They carry a comprehensive collection of goods that range from popular national brands like Simon Pearce, Mariposa, and Nora Fleming to handcrafted pieces from local artisans. Just like Cape Cod itself, the store shifts with each season, decorated with new charming displays and items that make each visit new and unexpected.

The store feels less like a generic retail space and more like a place that belongs to the community. In many ways, Bergeron says, the store has become his second home, and he cares for it accordingly. The bright and clean modern space is filled with natural light that invites you to walk through the aisles (and back) just in case you missed something. 

That friendly, welcoming feeling will have you wandering throughout the shop stopping to look at everything from beautiful jewelry to stylish home décor and luxurious bath and body items. And in a digital world, Village Trading Co.’s extensive selection of greeting cards is a nice reminder that taking the time to choose a card, write a heartfelt note, and share it with someone still goes a long way in maintaining personal connections. The end result is a shopping experience that feels relaxed and enjoyable rather than rushed. 

The talent for making memorable shopping experiences doesn’t end at Village Trading Company; Mark and his wife Sherry also own Brewster’s popular Village Toy Store, together, the two shops are favorite destinations for fans of the popular Jellycat plush collector toys.

Make time for a visit to Village Trading Company at 1379 Route 28A in Cataumet or find them online at villagetradingcompany.com.

Leslie Hatton

Leslie (Horne) Hatton enthusiastically joined Cape Cod Life in October of 2022. Educated in Mashpee and Falmouth, she graduated from Assumption College and received her Master of Education degree from Lesley College. A former teacher, she has taught middle school, preschool and most recently, fifth grade. She and her husband Tom have three children: Aidan, Colin, and Erin. Their newest family member is Millie, an outgoing, outrageously happy chocolate lab. She loves to talk about all of them so better not ask. One neat tidbit about Leslie is that she is the author of the locally best-selling children’s book Cape Cod ABCs, with over 10K books sold on Cape Cod, the Islands and across Massachusetts. Happiest in the summer with a little sun on her face, she loves being with friends and her family, laughing, drinking and eating all over beautiful Cape Cod.