Value City Furniture to open new location at former Art Van store in Portage
PORTAGE, MI — Furniture retailer Value City Furniture announced Tuesday that it will open a new store in Portage later this week. The store will open Thursday, Jan. 20, at 550 Ring Road, near the The Crossroads Mall, a news release from the Ohio-based retailer states. The 50,680-square-foot property is located in the space formerly occupied by Art Van Furniture, which closed all of its stores in 2020. Related: Art Van Furniture to close stores, liquidation begins March 6 (mlive.com 2020)The Value City store is the 13th Michigan store operated by parent company American Signature Inc., and 124th store spread across 17 states, the release states. The new store will feature the collection of Designer Looks’ signature of-the-moment styles, inspired by high-end designer trends, but without the high-end price, the release states.
mlive.comSustainable shop BYOC Co. to open soon in downtown Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR – BYOC Co. will be opening its doors soon at Liberty Square at 255 E. Liberty Street downtown. Hess offers a variety of personal care and household cleaning products that she will fill customers’ containers with. “I want people to feel confident in the things they’re buying.”Emma Hess sells her all-natural products at one of her pop-ups. All of her sustainable products are natural and are hand-selected based on the needs and preferences of her customers. BYOC Co. is here to help with whatever small steps that people can take to make their lifestyles more sustainable.
Hyperlocal products wanted for Meijer’s Rivertown Market in Detroit
Rendering of Rivertown Market on East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. DETROIT – Meijer’s new Rivertown Market in Detroit is searching for hyperlocal products before it opens for business later this year on East Jefferson Avenue. The store has a goal of 2,000 local products and is inviting local businesses to submit their offerings for consideration right here. This small format store will be located at 1475 East Jefferson Ave. Meijer has three other such “small format” stores: Bridge Street Market in Grand Rapids, Woodward Corner Market in Royal Oak, and Capital City Market in Lansing.
Resurgent virus slows recovery at Coca-Cola
The resurgent coronavirus slowed Coca-Colas recovery in the fourth quarter, and the company said the slump has continued into this year. (AP Photo/John Locher)A resurgent coronavirus slowed Coca-Cola’s recovery in the fourth quarter, and the company said the slump has continued into this year. Juice and dairy sales fell 2% and water and sports drink demand fell 9%. Coke’s net revenue fell 5% to $8.6 billion for the fourth quarter. It was a significant improvement from the second quarter, when revenue fell 29%, and the third quarter, when revenue fell 9%.
Michigan’s first certified organic cannabis company opens shop in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR – In a town dense with cannabis dispensaries, it can be difficult to navigate the wide selection. But the newly-opened Apothecare Ann Arbor hopes to stand out from the crowd. It is Michigan’s first organic cannabis company, certified by Certified Kind, featuring 100% organic cannabis flower, concentrates and edibles. (Shanley Pearl)“We are pleased and proud to finally debut our store and to showcase our unique organic cannabis products,” co-owner Jack Edelstein said in a news release. Apothecare Ann Arbor features individual consultation stations.
Williams-Sonoma store at Ann Arbor’s Briarwood Mall closes
ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Williams-Sonoma store inside Briarwood Mall is closed. The store is no longer listed on Briarwood Mall’s directory. A sales supervisor for the store previously told MLive that the company was closing the Briarwood location because a lease deal with the mall owner could not be reached. Other nearby Williams-Sonoma locations include stores in Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Somerset Collection in Troy and The Village of Rochester Hills. H&M to close store in Ann Arbor’s Briarwood MallAnn Arbor YMCA to kick off 6-week ‘reset’ health challengeAnn Arbor to redeploy ‘Healthy Streets’ initiative in spring
mlive.comValue City Furniture hiring for Ann Arbor location opening in March
Applicants are asked to bring several copies of their resume to the hiring event on Dec. 18. ANN ARBOR – Value City Furniture will be taking over two former Loves Furniture locations in Metro Detroit and is doing a push this week to hire 65 new positions. Value City Furniture will be hosting a hiring event on Dec. 18 in Novi, Michigan to fill the positions, which include assistant manager, sales manager, warehouse and home furnishing consultant. This year, Value City Furniture has taken over six new locations across the state of Michigan, all of which were former ArtVan stores. According to an announcement, Value City Furniture is committed to hiring former ArtVan and Love’s employees.
Paw Paw police look for suspects who robbed AT&T store
PAW PAW, MI — Detectives are seeking public assistance in identifying three male suspects involved in the robbery of an AT&T store on Friday, Oct. 23. Officers were dispatched to the store, located at 804 S. Kalamazoo St. in the Village of Paw Paw, at around 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23, on the report of the robbery. Once on scene, officers learned that three males had rushed into the store, past an employee and into a back room, a news release from the Paw Paw Police Department states. A gun was seen in the waistband of one of the suspects, but was not used in the robbery, the release states. Anyone with information on any of the three suspects or the incident is asked to contact 269-657-3101 and ask for Paw Paw Police.
mlive.comDollar General To Launch PopShelf, A $5 Store Chain
Whitmer Signs 'Clean Slate' Bills Expanding Michigan's Expungement LawsGov. Detroit Police: Man Tased, Officer Injured After Attempted Traffic StopA Detroit police officer was injured and a man was tased after an attempted traffic stop. Henry Ford Health System: More Than 30,000 Patients Tested Negative For Covid-19 In Last 30 Days, 979 Tested Positive Henry Ford Health System provides an advisory chronicling the latest developments in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. MSP And DPD Investigating Shootings Around Detroit & On I-94 Over WeekendThere were two shootings on Metro Detroit freeways on SundayDetroit To Upgrade Municipal Parking System, Add KiosksUpgrades are planned for Detroit’s municipal parking system. Officials Investigating Walled Lake Schools Cyber AttackIt could take more than a week until the system is fully restored, according to officials.
detroit.cbslocal.comFord Extends Work From Home For Office Workers Until Next June
Henry Ford Health System: More Than 30,000 Patients Tested Negative For Covid-19 In Last 30 Days, 979 Tested Positive Henry Ford Health System provides an advisory chronicling the latest developments in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's an updated list the of positive and negative cases. MSP And DPD Investigating Shootings Around Detroit & On I-94 Over WeekendThere were two shootings on Metro Detroit freeways on SundayDetroit To Upgrade Municipal Parking System, Add KiosksUpgrades are planned for Detroit’s municipal parking system. Michigan Matters: Election 2020, Macomb County Prosecutor Candidates Sound OffState Sen. Peter Lucido and former Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Mary Chrzanowski -- who are hoping to become the next Macomb County Prosecutor in the Nov. 3 election – appear on “Michigan Matters” to talk about the issues, the region and the race. Dollar General To Launch PopShelf, A $5 Store ChainDollar General is opening a store that will cost you a little more than a dollar.
detroit.cbslocal.comMichigan Reports 1,095 New Covid-19 Cases, 7 Deaths Friday
Henry Ford Health System: More Than 30,000 Patients Tested Negative For Covid-19 In Last 30 Days, 979 Tested Positive Henry Ford Health System provides an advisory chronicling the latest developments in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's an updated list the of positive and negative cases. MSP And DPD Investigating Shootings Around Detroit & On I-94 Over WeekendThere were two shootings on Metro Detroit freeways on SundayDetroit To Upgrade Municipal Parking System, Add KiosksUpgrades are planned for Detroit’s municipal parking system. Michigan Matters: Election 2020, Macomb County Prosecutor Candidates Sound OffState Sen. Peter Lucido and former Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Mary Chrzanowski -- who are hoping to become the next Macomb County Prosecutor in the Nov. 3 election – appear on “Michigan Matters” to talk about the issues, the region and the race. Dollar General To Launch PopShelf, A $5 Store ChainDollar General is opening a store that will cost you a little more than a dollar.
detroit.cbslocal.comSouthfield Faces $50M Lawsuit After Woman Found Alive In Funeral Home
Dr. Oz Asks Dr. Hotez If He Thinks Therapies, Like Antibody Cocktails, Become Obsolete Once A Vaccine Is ApprovedWith the President’s treatment protocol in the news, everyone’s focus is shifting from a vaccine to experimental therapies, causing many to wonder: is one more important than the other? Today, Dr. Oz teams up with Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of Texas Children's Hospitals Center for Vaccine Development, to discuss if a vaccine is enough to end the pandemic. 35 minutes ago
detroit.cbslocal.comHeard In Detroit: Ancient Language, Ally Evenson, & More!
Dr. Oz Asks Dr. Hotez If He Thinks Therapies, Like Antibody Cocktails, Become Obsolete Once A Vaccine Is ApprovedWith the President’s treatment protocol in the news, everyone’s focus is shifting from a vaccine to experimental therapies, causing many to wonder: is one more important than the other? Today, Dr. Oz teams up with Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of Texas Children's Hospitals Center for Vaccine Development, to discuss if a vaccine is enough to end the pandemic. 35 minutes ago
detroit.cbslocal.comPolice: Man’s Body Found In Shopping Mall Parking Lot
Detroit To Upgrade Municipal Parking System, Add KiosksUpgrades are planned for Detroit’s municipal parking system. Officials Investigating Walled Lake Schools Cyber AttackIt could take more than a week until the system is fully restored, according to officials. Michigan Matters: Election 2020, Macomb County Prosecutor Candidates Sound OffState Sen. Peter Lucido and former Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Mary Chrzanowski -- who are hoping to become the next Macomb County Prosecutor in the Nov. 3 election – appear on “Michigan Matters” to talk about the issues, the region and the race. Ford Extends Work From Home For Office Workers Until Next JuneFord Motor Company plans to keep tis office workers home until at least next June. Detroit Police Investigating Fatal Hit-And-Run, Non-Fatal ShootingPolice are investigating a fatal hit-and-run and a non-fatal shooting that took place in Detroit.
detroit.cbslocal.comCommerce Township Man Receives 13 Stitches After Slicing Hand On Razor Blades Attached To Trump-Pence Sign
Michigan Matters: Election 2020, Macomb County Prosecutor Candidates Sound OffState Sen. Peter Lucido and former Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Mary Chrzanowski -- who are hoping to become the next Macomb County Prosecutor in the Nov. 3 election – appear on “Michigan Matters” to talk about the issues, the region and the race. Dollar General To Launch PopShelf, A $5 Store ChainDollar General is opening a store that will cost you a little more than a dollar. Detroit Police Investigating Fatal Hit-And-Run, Non-Fatal ShootingPolice are investigating a fatal hit-and-run and a non-fatal shooting that took place in Detroit. Mayor Duggan: Detroit Will Follow Whitmer's Orders Despite Supreme Court RulingThe city of Detroit will continue to adhere to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency orders aimed at stemming the spread of the coronavirus, even after the state Supreme Court ruled she has no authority to impose restrictions.
detroit.cbslocal.comDetroit Woman Charged In Fatal Car Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old Boy
Michigan Matters: Election 2020, Macomb County Prosecutor Candidates Sound OffState Sen. Peter Lucido and former Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Mary Chrzanowski -- who are hoping to become the next Macomb County Prosecutor in the Nov. 3 election – appear on “Michigan Matters” to talk about the issues, the region and the race. Dollar General To Launch PopShelf, A $5 Store ChainDollar General is opening a store that will cost you a little more than a dollar. Detroit Police Investigating Fatal Hit-And-Run, Non-Fatal ShootingPolice are investigating a fatal hit-and-run and a non-fatal shooting that took place in Detroit. Mayor Duggan: Detroit Will Follow Whitmer's Orders Despite Supreme Court RulingThe city of Detroit will continue to adhere to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency orders aimed at stemming the spread of the coronavirus, even after the state Supreme Court ruled she has no authority to impose restrictions.
detroit.cbslocal.comBest Buy will be closed on Thanksgiving Day amid coronavirus pandemic
Best Buy announced Tuesday that all of its stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Best Buys announcement comes just after both Walmart and Target announced that they will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year due to the pandemic. Many American stores offer a jump-start on Black Friday shopping by opening a day early to customers on Thanksgiving Day. As the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic worsens throughout much of the U.S., stores are beginning to rethink their Black Friday plans -- which often include large crowds and chaos. Related: Walmart, Sams Club to require masks in stores amid COVID-19 pandemic
Detroit store owner says customer attacked him over no returns policy
He said he was attacked in his own store on Thursday. He has released video and photos of the customer he said attacked him. Im not going to let anyone attack me in my store anymore, Faye said. Also, I want the public to know, next time something like this happens, Im not going to sit down, nor stand and wait. Im not going to stand or wait, Faye said.
Pandemic leads 7-Eleven to forgo free Slurpees on 7-11
DALLAS The coronavirus pandemic has taken away another summertime tradition in the U.S.: There will be no free Slurpees at 7-Elevens on Saturday -- July 11 -- to hail a date that doubles as an abbreviation of the convenience store chains name. 7-Eleven has been giving away its slushy beverage to all customers for nearly 20 years on July 11, but it scrapped the promotion this summer to reduce the risk of people flocking to its stores and risking contracting the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Dallas-based chain instead decided to donate 1 million meals to Feeding America, a hunger relief group. The roughly 33 million people who had 7-Elevens membership app installed on their smartphones as of July 1 are also eligible for a free medium Slurpee at any time this month. READ MORE: Coronavirus deaths take a long-expected turn for the worse
Detroit Style Pizza in St. Clair Shores gets boost after celebritys rave review
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. A little pizza shop in St. Clair Shores was having trouble staying afloat during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic -- but that all changed after a celebrity left a rave review. Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres where we stand as of Monday morningOn April 21 Dave Portnoy left a review of Detroit Style Pizza Co. and now orders are rolling in from across the country. Portnoy is a famous online pizza reviewer and the founder of Barstool Sports. READ: Heres every Michigan county where bars, restaurants, retail will reopen this weekWatch the video above for the full story.
‘It’s something I missed’ -- Livonia man opens his sports store for curbside pickup
With sports on hold, one local businessman decided to open his sport memorabilia shop Friday for curbside pickup. While sports memorabilia isn’t essential, John Yu said the feeling of going to work is essential to him. Yu owns Pro Sports Zone inside the Laurel Place Mall on Six Mile Road in Livonia. Yu said he built his business on personal relationships with his customers and while he could try to sell his memorabilia online, it is not the same. “I like to do that personal touch with my customers," Yu said.
Have you seen what Amazon has in Troy?
Troy, MI – You might be used to shopping on Amazon’s website, but there is a new way to find what you’re looking for. Amazon 4-Star store opened in the Somerset Collection North end in early March. Everything in the store has a 4-star or better rating from shoppers, and there are plenty of various items for sale. If you are an Amazon Prime member, certain items have discounted “Prime Prices”, which is similar to the website. This is one out of 12 brick and mortar Amazon stores in the country, plus you can sign up to be a Prime member there, if you aren’t all ready.
Next wave of store closures includes 2 Metro Detroit Kmart locations
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The last remaining Metro Detroit Kmart stores are closing. The Waterford Township and Warren stores will close their doors for good. The Marshall store is the only Michigan store that will remain open. The newest closures come after eight Michigan Kmart closings were announced in September. READ: 8 additional Michigan Kmart stores to closeThe Sears in Lansing is also on the company’s chopping block, along with nearly 100 Kmart and Sears stores nationwide.