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

OPTIK Birmingham, located at 247 W. Maple Road, is celebrating an important milestone: 25 years of serving the greater Birmingham community. Owned and operated by Dr. Joe Ales, OD, the practice combines comprehensive eye health care and vision correction services with an impressive collection of exclusive contemporary eyewear. Over the past quarter century, OPTIK Birmingham has flourished, growing fivefold since its founding and establishing itself as a destination for both e

Popular fast-casual restaurant chain Culver’s is set to open its first Bloomfield Township location this fall. The 4,060-square-foot restaurant will be built at the northwest corner of the Lowe’s parking lot at 1801 S. Telegraph Road. The location is owned by franchisee Joe Zimmer, who also operates two other Culver’s restaurants in Lake Orion and Orion Township. The new restaurant will feature a drive-thru and outdoor patio seating. Known for its signature ButterBurgers, Cul

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