Two New Retailers Stock Stockings, Bowser Treats

Dance and More Store
Owners: Matt and Kat Barlow
Address: 2115 Main Dr., Suite F, Johnson
Phone: 479-595-8331
Fax: 479-595-0153
Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Web site: www.danceandmorestore.com
Startup date: Sept. 3, 2009

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Having trouble finding that black leotard for your favorite dance student?

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Well, there’s good news at Dance and More Store, the recently opened retail space that offers apparel and accessories for practically any discipline of dance. Owners Matt and Kat Barlow have dedicated a significant part of their 1,200-SF display area to black leotards.

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“We’ve heard from so many parents that black leotards are hard to find, so we decided to dedicate a whole wall to them,” said Kat Barlow, 23.

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In addition to black leotards, there are shoe and apparel offerings ranging from ballet to belly dancing and tap to hip-hop. The Barlows said they currently have about $50,000 invested in inventory.

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Popular brands available include Bloch, Wear Moi, Mirella, So Danca, GK Elite and Soffe. Kat Barlow also expects Capezio products to be available next month.

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Shoes for all types of dance range in price from $16 to $70 at Dance and More Store, which Barlow said fills a need in Northwest Arkansas.

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“The market just really needed another outlet,” she said.

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Barlow also said all of Dance and More Store’s prices include sales tax.

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Dance and More Store is expecting to have a Web store up and running in November, said Matt Barlow, who is 24 and pursuing a Ph. D. in electrical engineering.

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Sugarbear’s
Owners: Justin and Jackie Davis
Address: 745 E. Joyce, Ste. 109, Fayetteville
Phone: 479-935-4404
Fax: 877-755-4404
Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon- 6 p.m. Sunday
Web site: www.sugarbearspamperedpets.com
Startup date: July 2009

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Justin and Jackie Davis consider their dogs their children.

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One trip to Sugarbear’s, the “pampered pets boutique and bakery,” makes it clear the Davises aren’t afraid to spoil the kids. From bakery-produced treats to high-fashion collars and a wide array of apparel, Sugarbear’s has the market cornered when it comes to canine commerce.

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The treats, $3.25 each, are the first things customers will see when entering the store, and if they look tasty enough for human consumption, well, they just might be.

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The treats are made from human-grade ingredients and are corn- and wheat-free so as to avoid potential allergy problems.

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From there, customers can pick from an enormous array of products. Among them are the snazzy collars that range from $12 to $30, a primo selection of dog toys, as well as food and grooming products.

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There’s also complimentary Starbucks coffee available for shoppers who walk on two legs, as well as a fun collection of caps and T-shirts designed for pet owners. More fun stuff like Frisbees can be found, too, along with pet carriers and even some pet-themed decorative items.