centennial retailer Archives

Holland’s Lokers Shoes: In his own words

February 26, 2019
News, West Michigan

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…

132-year-old Mitchell’s Dept. Store named Centennial Retailer

January 10, 2019
Mid-Michigan, News

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…