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Ella Blue owner Courtney Lyons says boutique has begun franchising, opened first location in Davidson

Hickory City Business Spotlight · January 28, 2026
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Courtney Lyons, owner of Hickory-based Ella Blue, told listeners the 22-year-old women's boutique is franchising and opened its first franchise in Davidson last month; Lyons emphasized one-on-one styling and a flagship location on Union Square in downtown Hickory.

Courtney Lyons, owner of Ella Blue, told attendees that the Hickory women’s clothing boutique she founded 22 years ago has begun franchising and opened its first franchise location in Davidson, North Carolina, "just last month."

Lyons, speaking about the store she described as focused on "beautifully curated clothes, shoes, and accessories for women of all ages," said Ella Blue grew from a one-woman operation into a team that now handles social media, digital…

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