A popular local retail chain is up for sale.

Herb Phillipson's owner announced Monday that he is looking to turn the business over to new ownership after 67 years.

The first Herb Phillipson's opened in Rome. Now there are nine locations in all -- from New Hartford to Liverpool to Watertown.

Owner Gary Phillipson says there are a number of contributing factors that led him to the decision -- his age, health challenges and the realization that no other family members are interested in taking over the business.