MLive's Eric Hutlgren sits down with Raymond Bell, of Das Gift Haus, and discusses the pandemic's impact and what's happening in the store now. Das Gift Haus, a Michigan Retailers Association member, has multiple locations in the Upper Peninsula. Listen…
Wilda and Ken Hopper opened Bird’s Eye Outfitters in 2016 to inspire others to get active, eat healthy, and have a good time doing it. Wilda Hopper grew up in Fort Myers, Florida and found herself making a long trip…
Hear from Ken and Wilda Hopper, owners of Bird's Eye Outfitters in Sault Ste. Marie, as they discuss the past year and what travel will look like in Michigan this summer. MLive's Eric Hultgren hosts.
In 1979, Jennifer Reattoir’s grandparents finished construction of a building in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. Immediately after, her parents opened The Mole Hole, a store stocked with collectibles, unique gifts, apparel and décor. Thirty-one years later, Jennifer and her husband…
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…
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…
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…
Thursday, Day 1 Bags packed, car loaded, tank full; the Buy Nearby Guy was about to embark on his longest journey of the summer- and so were the rest of us - his four eager interns. Crammed in the van…
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…