By RACHEL SCHRAUBEN The longtime Lokers family business is a lesson in finding your niche. In 1913, Jacob Lokers opened a store in Zeeland, featuring a little bit of everything: shoes, shoe repair, clothing and even an area that accommodated…
Jim Mitchell isn’t a stranger to the hard work and dedication it takes to own and operate a business. As the fourth-generation owner of Mitchell’s Department Store in Leslie, he’s been around retail since birth. Michigan Retailers Association presents centennial…
By RACHEL SCHRAUBEN Dearborn Sausage Company, located just outside of Detroit, was founded in 1946 by Victor Kosch. Victor immigrated from Hungary, where he grew up in an orphanage, to pursue the American Dream. With him, he brought his culinary…
If you’ve ever been to Mackinaw City, there’s a good chance you’ve tasted Murdick’s Famous Fudge. The store is now owned by fifth-generation candy maker, Aaron Murdick, 35, and his father, John. Michigan Retailers Association presents centennial plaques to businesses…
By RACHEL SCHRAUBEN Christmas doesn’t only come once a year for the Wahmhoffs located in Gobles, west of Kalamazoo. The holiday is strategically planned years in advance. Owners Dan and Ken, along with their siblings Betsy and Tom, grew up…
Congratulations to the five lucky shoppers who entered for a chance to win $100 during Buy Nearby Weekend (Oct. 5-7)! Anyone who posted a shopping photo with the #buynearbymi hashtag during the weekend was entered. Buy Nearby Weekend is part…
Shoppers encouraged to enter contest, get deals at participating retailers Retail businesses across the state will celebrate Buy Nearby Weekend on Oct. 5-7, offering special merchandise or sales and the chance for five lucky shoppers to win $100 gift cards…
By RACHEL SCHRAUBEN When two Ann Arbor teachers opened a sporting goods store in 1976 without any business experience, they never imagined it would turn into University of Michigan fans’ first stop for game-day attire. Dave Hirth and Doug Horning,…
By Rachel Schrauben Back by popular demand – we’re hosting another social media photo contest during Buy Nearby Weekend, which falls on October 5-7 this year. Five lucky shoppers will win $100 gift cards! It’s easy to enter. Many local…
We’re gearing up for Buy Nearby Weekend on Oct. 5-7, and we kicked it off with a party in Bay City organized by our new partner, MLive.com and their Michigan’s Best team, John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman. The Buy Nearby…