Small Business Saturday: Boutiques Grab For Holiday Shoppers with Deep Discounts

While Black Friday may be known as the busiest shopping day of the year for large retailers, independently owned boutiques in Shelby Township are hoping the next day, Small Business Saturday, will be their busiest day of the year.

Small Business Saturday is a day that is designated nationally to supporting local busineses.

Most boutiques in Shelby Township are taking full advantage of the holiday shopping frenzy and offering deep discounts this weekend, and some are even throwing in free gifts, to lure tired Hall Road shoppers back to the mile roads.

“I don’t try to compete with them. I have really unique products,” said Lauren Curis, part owner of The Spoiled Girl on 22 Mile and Hayes roads.

Curis added that Black Friday is not for people who are expecting high levels of customer service. At The Spoiled Girl, the staff will be doubled over the weekend, and personal shoppers will be on hand to give customers one-on-one attention for what is expected to be the accessory boutique’s biggest sale ever.

For Posh Palace, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday happen to coincide with the store’s one-year anniversary. Owners Michelle Grillo and Laurie Orlando are throwing themselves a store birthday bash Saturday at with an extravagant, over-the-top fashion show at 11 p.m.

If you’re looking to get away from the big retail stores this weekend, here are few local boutiques that would love to have your business Friday and your support the next day for Small Business Saturday.

Special Weekend Hours

• Saturday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Sunday: Closed

Deals

• The jean shop is offering 20 percent off all items in the store, except for clearance clothing.

• All items will be buy one get one 50 percent off, except for clearance items.

Special Weekend Hours

• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Deals

• The clothing and accessory store is turning 1 years old this week!

• Posh Palace will be offering 15 percent off all merchandise through Saturday.

• The store is giving away gourmet chocolate suckers to each shopper. Each day, five suckers will be marked at random with a $20 gift certificate to the store.

• Also, free gift will be given with every purchase.

• Fashion Show Bash: At 11 p.m. Saturday models will take to the catwalk at for a special birthday fashion show.

Special Weekend hours

• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Deal

• Annual surprise sale all weekend long

• Buy one piece of jewelry get the second half off

• All items will be between 20 to 65 percent off

• Get a $10 bonus to spend in store with the purchase of a gift card

• The first 50 people on Friday will get a free gift of purchase

• Dakota High School Fundraiser: Mention Dakota High School on Friday and Saturday and the 15 percent of the proceeds from your purchase will go back to the school.

Special Weekend Hours

• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Sunday: closed

Deals

• All Chamilia necklaces, bracelets and earring will be 20 percent off, including special orders

• All of retired Chamilia charms will 50 percent off

• Buy 3 Chamilia beads and get 1 free.

• 20-30 percent off storewide sale