January 2008 Retail News
By Elizabeth Dehn
Photo by courtesy of USA.Lush.com
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More than a century after starting its sporting goods business, St. Louis Park–based Hoigaard’s has opened a second location in Burnsville. The new store features alpine-ski equipment and accessories, plus a demo center where you can test out equipment before buying. 15100 Buck Hill Rd., 952-892-1335. hoigaards.comBRAND NEW
Minneapolis-based print shop Studio on Fire, has introduced a line of designer-driven letterpress goods. The bold, contemporary greeting cards and stationery are printed on tree-free, cotton paper stock made with reclaimed fibers. www.studioonfire.comBEAUTY BUZZ
For women experiencing hair loss due to breast cancer treatments, eyebrow expert Leah Simon-Clarke and her staff now offer complimentary brow shaping and touchups at any Extrados location. www.extrados.comJuut’s new salon-spa at Southdale Center is a modern marvel: two stories of crystal-infused white walls, dark wood, and glass art behind floor-to-ceiling windows. Along with its standard menu, the new Juut offers Balayage hair coloring, hot-stone massage, mini-manicures, a beauty bar for demonstrations, and a retail shop with hair accessories from local artists. Edina, 952-925-4343. www.juut.com
British skincare line Lush has set up its first and only shop in Minnesota, at Macy’s in the Mall of America. Lush uses organic fruit and vegetables and essential oils to create fresh, handmade products, like Honey Bee bath bombs and I Love Juicy shampoo. Bloomington, 952-854-4322. www.lush.com
