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Lifelong Friends Bring Shared Dream to Life with Mary Jane’s in Downtown Concord

Named in honor of their mothers, Amy Kluttz and Ashlyn Dempsey’s new store blends friendship, family, and fashion in the heart of downtown.

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Chris Miller
Oct 07, 2025
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Best friends Amy Kluttz and Ashlyn Dempsey at their new store, Mary Jane’s Clothing & Gifts. Photo courtesy of Amy Kluttz.

Concord natives Amy Kluttz and Ashlyn Dempsey have been friends for as long as they can remember — a friendship rooted in their mothers’ own close connection.

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