Arborland is populated with retailers that are recognized across the country, but it was about to get a locally owned independent store. The outside signs were even up at Arbor House Furniture & Interior Design in the old Arhaus Furniture spot, but something went south. Neither owner Carl Williamson nor Rick Shlom, one of Arborland’s leasing agents, has any comment, though Williamson confirms that Arbor House will not open.

Other than that glitch, are things stable at Arborland? “Stable? Now you’re sounding like a comedian,” says Shlom. “We just got Kroger and Maurices [women’s wear]. By many measures, this is one of the best open-air centers in Michigan, which makes it one of the best in the Midwest. People dream of having this kind of lineup. The only thing better would be to have a Target.”

Maurices, 3533 Washtenaw (Arborland), 975-8975. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. maurices.com