The Rack, New Boutique Open in Yuba City
Mar 19, 2025 11:08AM ● By Shamaya Sutton, Photos by Shamaya Sutton
YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - At the corner of Center Street and Plumas in Yuba City lies a sun-drenched store filled with a “little bit of everything.”
Here, owners Suzanne Zenahlik and Mary Wagner are living out a dream, channeling their passion for shopping into a functioning business.
“Our husbands are probably really happy that we have this store because not a lot is coming home anymore,” joked Wagner.
Wagner’s spunk mixes with Zenahlik’s pragmatic sensibilities, creating a powerful business duo. Zenahlik tends to focus more on decor and refurbishing while Wagner spills her energy into fashion, resulting in The Rack Home and Fashion Boutique, a local boutique filled with warm rustic elegance,
“We really don't want to scare people off by the name ‘boutique,’” said Zenahlik. “We don’t have anything that's excessively priced. Our goal is to have gifts for everyone at a price point they can afford.”
Mary Wagner, left, folds clothes at her new store, The Rack Home and Fashion Boutique in Yuba City.
The Rack had its official opening on Feb. 2, taking the place of the former Nina Hive. On social media, The Rack is known as “therackonplumas,” a home and fashion boutique where everything is for sale.
“Even if there’s not a price tag, just ask and we’ll try and make an offer,” said Wagner. “We like to keep things fresh and that means moving inventory and making room for new things.”
The Rack offers everything from small, knitted trinkets and seasonal knick-knacks to antique hutches and even Brazilian cowhides. Wagner and Zenahlik frequently work with overseas vendors to curate a distinct line of products not easily found elsewhere. The shop’s large windows make for the perfect nursery, keeping their plants alive and healthy, waiting for new homes.
“The plants have been selling really well,” said Zenahlik. “It’s not just clothes and furniture here; we have plants too. Unfortunately, we don’t offer consignments though.”
Zenahlik and Wagner described their business relationship as the perfect partnership. They are thrilled to be in a position that fosters their creativity and consider this Plumas Street location to be the ideal space.
“I don't think I would have done anywhere else,” said Zenahlik.
Added Wagner, “We’ve had a really nice welcome from the business owners and the community itself too.”
To learn more about The Rack, visit 653 Plumas St. in Yuba City or call 530-635-9879. Business hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays.
