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,…
If you open up a lifestyle magazine, it is likely that you will come across the word wabi-sabi. It is a Japanese concept that celebrates beauty in the wear our things accumulate. If you carry a wallet or a notebook,…
Each year, Michigan celebrates the Buy Nearby campaign on the first full weekend in October. This year Buy Nearby Weekend falls on October 7 and 8 – it’s the perfect reason to spend a fall weekend browsing boutiques and other…
When it comes to home improvement projects - whether you're a brand-new home-owner or putting the finishing touches on your man cave - you should keep one phrase in mind: Buy nearby. Why? For starters, when you buy nearby in…
School is out, summer is here and you just heard the first “I’m bored.” (Cringe) Time to change up the daily routine. Try a trip to one of Michigan’s zoos. With many located around the state, it’s easy to find…
Summer and beer drinking season is here. We’ve compiled a list of recently opened and soon-to-open breweries across the state. We’re excited for you to try them out, so get out and Buy Nearby at a brewery opening near you (21…
Bridge Street Exchange: a men’s specialty store with many special stories. Kevin Begola began operating www.titanium-buzz.com 12 years ago. The online retail business that sells rings to people across the globe outgrew his office and pushed him to look for…
Want to put your creative talent to the test? Grab a friend or bring a group to Painting with a Twist in Fenton. Owner Nancy Schollhammer attended an out-of-town Painting with a Twist class in 2014. She was hooked and…
It’s winter and it’s cold. Don’t slip into the usual winter blues. With so many peaks and hills in Michigan, get out and Buy Nearby at a local Ski Resort! Whether or not you're headed for the bunny hill, hop…
You’ve seen trees in the department stores since before Halloween. It’s no surprise the Holidays are right around the corner. We’ve compiled a list of tree farms to find the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas celebration. Along with trees, many…