Growing sunglass maker ready to go mobile
John Richter paid $125 for a pair of sunglasses in preparation for a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, a few years ago. A few days later, he was wondering why he paid so much.
Bringing back domestic clothing manufacturing one t-shirt at a time
Michigan-based GETTEES is part of domestic garment manufacturing resurgence.
H&M to open first Detroit location in Woodward Shopping District
Detroit’s Woodward Avenue is adding another retailer – this time, the internationally known “Fast Fashion” experts H&M.
Buddy’s Pizza opening in downtown Detroit
The folks at Buddy’s Pizza think the downtown Detroit area could use another family-focused restaurant.
Lansing Center looks for corporate naming partner
The Lansing Center, the only convention center in the capitol region, is seeking a naming rights partner.
Club events give startups chance to perfect their pitch
Later this month, Kyyba Innovations hosts the latest in its monthly string of “Pitch Club” events, where businesses can learn from other entrepreneurs and investors about how to pitch their startups.
Going to a conference? Here are 4 tips to make the most of it
Conferences can be loud, full of people, time consuming and somewhat overwhelming. But they also can be great places to meet new contacts.
BJ’s Wholesale Club set to open two new Midwest locations and looking to add...
With 216 locations and 136 gas stations across 16 states, BJ’s Wholesale Club recently announced the company is expanding to Michigan, opening two new locations in metro Detroit.
Building a strong corporate culture helps businesses recruit, retain employees
Having a focused, well-defined corporate culture can be the difference between recruiting and retaining top talent and losing out on great staff because your organization appears unwelcoming or even hostile.
Retailers say Black Friday again proved a popular kickoff event to holiday shopping season
It’s become a jumble of shopping holidays: Black Friday rolls into Small Business Saturday, which then after a one-day break becomes Cyber Monday.
Billion dollar sale of Greektown Casino-Hotel may be sign of things to come for...
JACK Entertainment is selling its Greektown Casino-Hotel to two other casino operators and property owners.
Holiday sales expected to increase but that comes at a cost for some retailers
With holiday promotions and marketing starting the day after Halloween, retailers are focused on carving out a bigger piece of the online pie, which may prove costly.
Bedrock, Shinola add key staffers to its ‘curated’ hotel offering in downtown Detroit
As Detroit’s economic recovery continues, its hotel industry grows right alongside with new builds, sizable renovations and more coming online in recent years.
Solution for sweaty helmets appeal to pro athletes and beyond
Around 2008, Justin Johnson was attending a college business class where the main goal was for the students to create business plans. Fast forward 10 years and Johnson is building brand awareness through endorsements with professional athletes.
‘World of Disney’ gets makeover at both California and Florida locations
After more than a year in design and development, the Walt Disney Company has revealed a complete makeover of its "World of Disney."
Citizen debuts Marvel-inspired timepieces at New York Comic Con
Fans of the Marvel Universe might be tempted to put aside their Apple Watch or other e-device after hearing that a stalwart in the conventional timepiece industry—Citizen Watch—is now collaborating with Marvel.
How to: Promote your personal brand
Lessons from P.T. Barnum and social media.
Strong summer sales sparks optimism among convenience stores
Strong summer sales at the nation's convenience stores have resulted in record levels of optimism.
Three rules to successful channel building
If you are a high growth business, chances are you use social media and influencers to help spread the word about your product or service.
Global exec helps students find success from failure
Failure is inherent in the decision-making process. It’s how you handle the problems, issues and concerns that will arise as a business leader that separates you from the pack.
