Episode 216: Darien Sport Shop Holiday Podcast 2025, featuring Gina Zangrillo

In this special episode of the Darien Sport Shop Podcast, host Joan Franzino sits down with owner Gina Zangrillo to discuss the legacy and future of the beloved Darien institution. As the shop prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2026, Zangrillo reflects on the store's evolution from its founding by her father in 1946 to becoming a premier family-owned department store. The conversation highlights the shop's commitment to exceptional customer service and its unique role as a brand incubator, known for launching successful labels like Rodd & Gunn. Gina also shares charming traditions that bridge generations, such as the basket of Dum Dum lollipops that has welcomed children and their families for decades.