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President of outdoor apparel store Bivouac in Ann Arbor, A.J. Davidson, joined us today to show off some of the clothes to keep you warm this fall. The store is named Bivouac, a kind of temporary campsite often used by the military, and comes from the store’s history. They offer an array of parkas, including a vegan-friendly coat option from a brand called called Save the Duck. To hear more of Davidson’s outdoor supply advice, check out the video above.

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As pandemic-related rules and regulations impacting small business continue to evolve in the wake of COVID-19, businesses across Michigan continue to reopen in a world with new rules and boundaries. DTE Energy recently spoke with a few Michigan businesses to hear their perspective about their new normal and gather some tips that could help other businesses safely reopen. We also have social distance markers in place to show customers what six feet a safe social distance looks like, and arrows to guide a safe flow of traffic. So far, people seem much more comfortable outside, where we seat people at safe social distances, Murray said. For more about DTEs involvement with small businesses during COVID-19, visit this link.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Its been drastic. Sales are way down, said Ed Davidson, owner of Bivouac said regarding how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted his retail business in downtown Ann Arbor. (Bivouac)Unlike many other businesses in Ann Arbor, Bivouac, which sells backpacking gear as well as clothing and accessories, hasnt experienced problems with distributors or suppliers. So, the issue now is just planning, planning, planning, said Davidson. The downtown Ann Arbor store has taken numerous precautions to keep employees and customers safe.