1.   And some boutique brands sold in select outlets actually hand-dip pieces.

2.   Look for more boutique brands, domestic and imported, to appear and for cidery dishes on restaurant menus.

3.   Recent speculation in the industry suggested the Marriott Corp. was attempting to buy Kimpton and operate it as a boutique brand under the Marriott corporate umbrella.

4.   While consumers now have more variety from which to choose, there are notable differences between supermarket brands of scented cleaners and the more expensive boutique brands.