Sundance Shoes, a women’s boutique specializing in footwear, apparel and accessories, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in downtown Birmingham. Owned and operated by Katie Ray Johnston, Sundance Shoes reflects a longstanding family tradition in the footwear business while continuing to evolve with the changing tastes and needs of its customers. Over the past decade, the boutique has become a destination for shoppers seeking distinctive fashion and a welcoming, community-foc

Shoppe Cozette, a new boutique offering a thoughtfully curated selection of women’s fashion, home goods, vintage finds and clean beauty products, has opened at 266 E. Maple Road in downtown Birmingham. The boutique is owned by Birmingham resident Tara Stover, whose roots in retail run deep. In the 1970s, her parents owned and operated Scarborough Square, a chain of men’s and women’s clothing stores throughout metro Detroit. In 2017, Stover and her father opened a Scarborough

Gazelle Sports is celebrating a significant milestone as its Birmingham store marks 10 years of serving the community. Since opening its doors in 2016, the specialty running and active lifestyle retailer has built a strong reputation for exceptional customer service, expert footwear fitting, and a commitment to helping people of all ages achieve their health and fitness goals. Over the past decade, Gazelle Sports has become more than a retail destination. The Birmingham store

Schwartz & Co. is marking its 50th anniversary as the Bloomfield Hills-based financial advisory firm continues to expand its services and national client base. Founded in 1976 by Gregory Schwartz Sr., the firm began by providing investment research and wealth management services to clients in metro Detroit. Over the past five decades, it has expanded into institutional services and investment banking, while extending its reach to clients across all 50 states. The firm also ma

Framebridge, a custom framing retailer known for combining online ordering with in-store design services, is expanding into downtown Birmingham with a new location at 223 S. Old Woodward Avenue. The store will occupy the former home of Untied on Woodward, bringing another national retail brand to Birmingham’s Shopping District. The Birmingham location will offer customers professional framing services for artwork, photographs, diplomas, memorabilia and other keepsakes. Susan

National retailer Portland Leather Goods is opening a new store in Birmingham at 157 W. Maple Road, the former location of REVIVE. Founded in 2016 by Curtis Matsko, Portland Leather Goods has grown rapidly from its beginnings in a Portland, Oregon garage, where Matsko set out to create the perfect leather journal. Today, the lifestyle brand is known for its high-quality leather goods, timeless designs, and commitment to honest craftsmanship. Portland Leather Goods offers a wi

Cherry Republic is expanding its retail footprint with a new store in Birmingham. Sara Harding, VP of Marketing & Impact for Cherry Republic, says the store opening is planned for late September. “We could not be more excited to become part of the downtown Birmingham community. We’ve long admired the energy and character of the area, and we can’t wait to welcome neighbors in for samples, stories, and a taste of Northern Michigan,” said Harding. The Michigan-based brand was fo

The Makeup Lab, a new luxury beauty salon, has opened at 2406 Franklin Road in Bloomfield Township. The salon is owned by local makeup artist Chanel Yono, who brings more than 10 years of industry experience to the business. Yono began her career at Red Salon in Birmingham before opening a private salon suite. As her clientele grew, she sought a larger space and found the ideal location on Franklin Road, allowing her to conveniently serve clients throughout Bloomfield Townshi

The Little Gym of Bloomfield Hills will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a free family event which will give parents and children an opportunity to tour the new facility, meet the instructors and learn more about programs. The Little Gym, located at 43239 Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Hills in the Kingswood Square Shopping Center, is designed for children ages four months to 12 years. The gymnastics-based programs combine movement, l

Founded by Richard Grinstein, Grinstein Jewelry & Design, of Birmingham is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Born and raised in Detroit, Grinstein studied metalsmithing at Cranbrook Academy of Art. Since launching his career, he has been creating distinctive jewelry designs for his store while also crafting one-of-a-kind custom pieces for clients. He founded his business in Royal Oak in 1976 before relocating to Birmingham, first at 280 North Woodward and later to i