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Radio Extra: After 139 Years, Lincoln Square Shop Expanding Next Door

By  Jon Hansen and Patty Wetli | November 12, 2014 4:13pm 

 Merz owner Anthony Qaiyum is preparing to open men's shaving shop Q Brothers next door to its big sibling. Demonstrating real commitment to his job, Qaiyum has grown out his beard in order to test products he'll be selling at the store.
Merz owner Anthony Qaiyum is preparing to open men's shaving shop Q Brothers next door to its big sibling. Demonstrating real commitment to his job, Qaiyum has grown out his beard in order to test products he'll be selling at the store.
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LINCOLN SQUARE — Any small business that survived the 'Great Recession' should be proud. 

Merz Apothecary has been through its fair share of neighborhood shakeups, the Great Depression, both World Wars — heck it nearly outdates the light bulb. 

And now, this mom and pop shop is getting a brother. Q Brothers, in fact. 

Right next door, the owners of Merz are banking on the booming grooming industry for men, and will have all sorts of shaving supplies that can barely fit on Merz' shelves. 

On today's DNAinfo Radio Extra, Patty Wetli discusses when the shop will open, and why the owners are optimistic:

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