From developing specialty tools to harvesting luscious pieces of raw honeycomb, and carefully wrapping beehives for cross-country trips, Hilbert’s Honey Co. is on the cutting edge of modern beekeeping. The company has been known among loyal locals for the unique…
A decade ago, Michigan Retailers Association announced the launch of our Buy Nearby program. Shoppers were encouraged to ‘get caught blue-handed’ on the first October celebration and shared information through a webinar. [Read More]
The Michigan Retailers Association’s Buy Nearby campaign is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The clever marketing campaign has played an important role in raising awareness about the huge impact shopping locally can have on the Michigan economy. Former CEO…
Chris Wattsson, owner of Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers in Marquette, chats with MLive MiBest's Eric Hultgren about his iconic jewelry store, home to its very own mining museum. More: Donate to Buy Nearby MI Centennial Retailers share their secrets to…
Raeann Rouse, owner of Rockford's Bridge Street Baby, chats with MLive's Eric Hultgren and shares how her store was born from growing up in the retail world. More: MI Centennial Retailers share their secrets to longevity Cadillac Shopper Wins Buy…
From hardware to candy, five retailers share the stories of their centennial businesses from the beginning until now, along with the strategies behind their success. The number of retail companies that make it to the 100-year mark is minuscule. What’s…
Pam Sandy, co-owner of the Meauwataka General Store, explains how a trip up north to find a family farm, led to the purchase of the little store, atop a hill, in a forest. More: Take the Shop 3 Challenge and…
Jordan Ritter from Hilbert's Honey Co., located in Traverse City, joins MLive's Eric Hultgren on the MI Best Podcast discussing the growth of their bee population and honey farm since beginning in 1887. It's been a lot of baby steps…
The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today reported that credit card sales were up 3.88 percent for Thanksgiving weekend over 2021 sales the same weekend. To continue that growth, MRA is encouraging Michigan residents to take the Shop 3 Challenge by…
We’re all aware of what January in Michigan brings…it’s dark, it’s cold, snow falls, and not many people like to venture far from their fireplace hearth or heated blanket. As store owners, you’re winding down from the holiday craze. Hopefully,…