Hot Mama expanding

Minneapolis Hot Mama, an apparel boutique geared toward fashion-forward moms, said Wednesday it is opening three stores over the next three weeks.

The retailer is working with Minneapolis-based design and marketing firm Shea Inc., to design and position a relocated flagship store in Edina, Minn., and new stores in Roseville, Minn., and Algonquin, Ill.

The new stores will bring the chain’s total to 13.