Yet Another Business Closes in Downtown Royal Oak

Ariana Gallery is the third the Main Street shop in one week to announce its plans to close for good.

Ariana Gallery, 119 S. Main St., plans to close its doors on Dec. 31. The other downtown shops closing are Cold Stone Creamery and Franklin Fine Wine.

"Proprietor Anne Kuffler opened her gallery in 1987, and has been in downtown Royal Oak almost every year since," said Royal Oak City Commissioner Peggy Goodwin in an email. "In addition to adding vibrancy, beauty and elegance to Main Street, she has also contributed countless volunteer hours to the cultural vibrancy of the community."

Kuffler says she can no longer afford to stay in Royal Oak where rent is on the rise.

"I am looking around," she said, exploring new opportunities.

A big sale begins on Monday at Ariana gallery. Everything in the store will be 20-50 percent off.