Detroit Guitar, formerly located at 243 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, closed its doors on May 1 after serving the community for 15 years. Owned by Charlie Lorenzi and Eric Wolfe, the business has relocated to a new, significantly larger space—three times the size of its previous location—at 32302 Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak. The new location will continue to offer a wide selection of new and used guitars, along with guitar lessons and repair services. Business Matters for the

Fruition Açai & Coffee Café, located at 856 N. Old Woodward Avenue in Birmingham, has closed. The health-focused café, owned by Lindsey Sayles, specialized in açaí bowls, smoothies, and coffee. Fruition Açai & Coffee continues to operate additional Michigan locations in Ada, Grandville, Grand Rapids, and Wyoming. Business Matters for the Birmingham - Bloomfield area are reported by Gigi Nichols. Send items for consideration to GigiNichols@downtownpublications.com. Items shoul

Max Surnow, founder and CEO of Cooper Street Snacks, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award by Ernst & Young LLP (EY US). Now in its 41st year, the Entrepreneur of the Year program recognizes leaders who drive innovation, economic growth and long-term business impact. An independent panel selected Surnow among 34 finalists representing 31 companies, evaluating candidates on entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, company gro

An iconic bridal boutique in Birmingham is celebrating a milestone. Roma Sposa Bridal Atelier, located at 708 N. Old Woodward Avenue, was founded three decades ago by Anna Castaldi. Inspired by her upbringing in Rome, Castaldi brought a distinctive European sensibility and refined fashion expertise to the metro Detroit area. She quickly became known for her passion and her unique ability to reveal each bride’s inner radiance and personality through the perfect gown. Roma Spos

Fashion label rag & bone long represented in Michigan by retailers such as Saks and Neiman Marcus has opened its first standalone Michigan store in downtown Birmingham at 110 S. Old Woodward Avenue. Founded in New York in 2002 by Marcus Wainwright and Nathan Bogle , rag & bone is a premium fashion brand known for combining British heritage with modern, New York-inspired, urban design. The brand specializes in high-quality denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories for men

Papa Joe’s sold its Birmingham location at 34244 Woodward Avenue to Market Square in January 2026. Since then, renovations have been underway as the new owners begin transforming the space. Market Square, owned by the Karmo family since 1988, operates additional locations in West Bloomfield and on Southfield Road in Birmingham, as well as Market Fresh in Beverly Hills. Store Director Danny Elia recently outlined several of the updates planned for the newly acquired store.

Lost and Found Vintage , a longtime destination for vintage fashion enthusiasts, is relocating from Royal Oak to Birmingham after 24 years in business. Founded and owned by Tommy Dorr , the shop has built a reputation as a leading authority on vintage clothing in Southeast Michigan. Its collection spans men’s and women’s apparel, jewelry, and accessories dating from the early 1900s through the 1990s. The new location at 574 N. Old Woodward Avenue — formerly home to My House o

Back in July 2025, Meghan Shaw , founder of Detroit’s popular vegan eatery Street Beet , announced plans to expand to Birmingham with a walk-up location at 233 N. Old Woodward Avenue. The concept called for a quick-service operation tucked behind a new bodega-style market, with alley access and a focus on lunch, snacks, and late-night bites. In the months that followed, “Street Beet Coming Soon” signage appeared in the storefront windows. Recently, however, those storefront s