Ragamuffin Roundup

Ragamuffin is a homegrown store that opened its doors in 1982. Over the years, it has become one of the largest stores in Modesto’s McHenry Village. In 2011, it was purchased by Kathie McBroom; her mission is to continue to offer unique clothing and gift items for infants to preteens. Ragamuffin also offers a fun selection of great accessories, toys, books, and gifts. All are personally wrapped for our customers' experience at no extra charge. Ragamuffin has been in business for over 30 years. We are proud to be the mayor’s favorite clothing store for children and a popular shopping destination for celebrities in the wine industry

What encouraged you to buy Ragamuffin?

I loved working at the store. I was looking for something to do after my kids were gone, and I always wanted something of my own.

What is so special about Ragamuffin Kids Boutique?

We have been in business for 40 years. Ragamuffin is a fun place to visit. We provide great customer service, unique gifts and clothing you won’t find just anywhere. We also provide complimentary gift wrapping to all our customers.

What is the story behind the name Ragamuffin?

The original founders of the store were Maggie Zeff and Susan Conway, who came up with the same. "Ragamuffin" is a term that was used by older generations to refer to kids as "little ragamuffins."

What are some of the accomplishments you are proud of since you bought Ragamuffin?

We have increased inventory, set up a POS system, created a website and begun selling online.
We continued to have the same customer service and shopping experience that Maggie and Susan always provided.

How has the Ragamuffin shopping community evolved over time?

We now have more toys because Toys R Us has closed. We also offer a wide range of price points to appeal to a diverse clientele. We also have a nice selection of different styles to suit a wide range of tastes.

How do you see the future for Ragamuffin? (Expansion? new location?)

We are hoping our online presence will increase tremendously over time.

How do you pick out which brands to bring to Ragamuffin? What do you look for in these brands?

I listen to customers' interests and look for new brands that I think would go well in store. Affordability of brands is also important, and listen to reps' recommendations on what is selling well for them

What brand/product has been part of Ragamuffin the longest?

The brands that have been with us the longest are:

• Little Giraffe
• Kickee Pants
• Hatley
• Kissy Kissy
• Splendid

What age group does Ragamuffin boutique carry children’s clothing for?

We carry a wide variety of age groups:

• Infant to size 16 for girls
• Infant to size 12 for boys