Painted Tree, a national boutique that served to provide space for local businesses and vendors to sell their products, closed its doors effective immediately on April 14, 2026.
Vendors, customers and employees were made aware of the abrupt closure through an email,...
In the spirit of Women’s History Month, it is important to promote local women-owned businesses in Kansas City. Here are three businesses to support that may even lead you to find a new favorite coffee shop or restaurant.
Cafe Cà Phê – 1717 Washington St.
Cafe...
Local business owner Alesha Bowman recently appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and received $10,000 for her boutique, unLESHed+.
In September, U-News sat down with Bowman to highlight her business, an upcycled plus-size boutique. A month later, she got a big surprise...
Verdant is Kansas City’s newest plant-lovers dream. The shop’s beautiful aesthetic and amazing customer service will leave customers feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.
Before even entering the shop, located in the Crossroads, Verdant provides a comforting...
U-News is supporting Kansas City’s local business scene with a weekly column featuring businesses and their responses to COVID-19.
This week: 5B&Co. Candlemakers, Messenger Coffee, Prairie Point Quilt & Fabric Shop, Mills Record Company and KC Soul Sistas.
5B&Co....
