Elsa Arms , a Birmingham consignment and couture boutique, which opened just three months ago, has closed. The shop, located at 34164 Woodward Avenue, was owned and operated by HeeJun Arms . Arms says she has no plans to open the consignment boutique in another location. Saint Croix , at 268 West Maple Road in Birmingham, has vacated its premises. Also closing its doors is Rotate Boutique, the luxury clothing and accessories resale shop that for seven years was at 361 W. Mapl

Ernesta , an innovative home design brand, has opened in Birmingham at 138 W. Maple Road. The company was founded in 2022 by John Foley , the former CEO and co-founder of Peloton , along with other Peloton co-founders Hisao Kushi and Yony Feng . Ernesta’s brand mission is to support consumers and designers with designer-quality, custom-sized rugs that will easily elevate any room. Ernesta offers to-the-inch sizing, a curated assortment, and dedicated support. The company

FS8 Studio has opened at 34000 Woodward Avenue in Birmingham, taking over the space formerly occupied by Mayweather Boxing. The fast-growing fitness franchise now operates more than 70 studios worldwide. The Birmingham location marks FS8’s second studio in Michigan, following the opening of its first location in Royal Oak. The studio bills itself as a “forward-thinking fitness experience” that blends the best of Pilates, tone and yoga into one powerful, low-impact workout. D

Sport + Spine , a chiropractic clinic specializing in musculoskeletal health, has opened a new location at 280 N. Old Woodward Ave., Suite 105, in Birmingham. Founded in Williamston, Michigan, by husband-and-wife chiropractic team Dr. Krystal Siminski and Dr. Kyle Zimmerman , Sport + Spine is rooted in a shared passion for healing, movement, and whole-body wellness. Both doctors are graduates of Palmer College of Chiropractic and have built a reputation for delivering high-q

Metta+Moxie has opened its doors at 800 N. Old Woodward Avenue Suite #210 in Birmingham. Founder Jess Jarrard is a licensed social worker and trauma-informed yoga teacher with a deep passion for helping women reconnect with their sense of self. Her clinical work draws from a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Attachment Theory, and Interpersonal Therapy, creating a grounded, integrative approach to healing. Jarrad built Metta

Calico , the decorative fabric and custom design services retailer, will be moving its Bloomfield Hills store, currently located at 1933 S. Telegraph Road, to a new building at 2510 S. Telegraph Road. A grand opening on Saturday, January 17, will celebrate this streamlined Calico as one of the company’s new design studio shops. “This is quite a change from the Calico Corners shops that have been located in the area since 1949 when a store opened in Pontiac,” said store manage

Ideal Medical Massage , owned by Shannon Murray , recently opened in Birmingham. The practice offers comprehensive body treatments designed to promote recovery and enhance overall well-being. Their skilled therapists have extensive training in various techniques to address everyday discomfort or pain with serious injuries. Each treatment is tailored to client’s specific needs, aiming to improve flexibility and reduce pain. Techniques offered include: IASTM Tools — a treatment

On the one-year anniversary of purchasing Tiffany Florist in Birmingham, owners Michael Fraley and Brent Grant have announced plans to expand to a new location. The new shop will be located just two short blocks south of the original store — moving from 784 S. Old Woodward Avenue to 980 S. Old Woodward Avenue, the former home of Bridal Couture. They plan to move into the new space in January 2026. The new store will be roughly twice the size of the current shop and will fe

Highline Trading , owned by Calvin Kashat and Brandon Murad , has opened its new location at 135 N. Old Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. The luxury retailer, which has served clients for nearly five years by appointment only in West Bloomfield, specializes in both new and pre-owned high-end watches, fine jewelry, and new designer handbags. Highline Trading offers an impressive selection of luxury watch brands, including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Tudor, Omega, Car

REDVANLY , a leader in premium performance golf and lifestyle apparel, has opened its newest retail location at 203 E. Maple Road in downtown Birmingham. This marks the company’s third standalone store, joining existing locations in San Francisco and West Palm Beach. In addition to its retail stores, the REDVANLY brand is available in more than 3,200 country clubs nationwide. The Birmingham store officially opened to the public on Saturday, November 15, signaling another new