Five Michigan Centennial Retailers share their secrets to longevity

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 the secret to longevity? It’s a family that is committed over generations, or someone willing to come in and keep the business going. Michigan Retailer reached out to five centennial businesses to learn how they began, how they serve customers now, and their advice to other retailers.