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Could new technology stop organized and sophisticated shoplifters in their tracks?
Read full article: Could new technology stop organized and sophisticated shoplifters in their tracks?It’s a crime that goes unnoticed a lot of the time, but it’s costing the victims billions of dollars a year. Shoplifting is a serious problem in America, and retail stores are losing lots and lots of money each year because of it.
Kroger seeks to create grocery giant in $20B Albertsons bid
Read full article: Kroger seeks to create grocery giant in $20B Albertsons bidTwo of the nation’s largest grocers have agreed to merge in a deal that would help them better compete with Walmart, Amazon and other major companies that have stepped into the grocery business.
Memorial Day 2022: What stores will be open?
Read full article: Memorial Day 2022: What stores will be open?Whether you’re last minute shopping for hot dogs, meal prepping for the week, or need to go on a shopping spree, we’ve got you covered with a list of businesses that are confirmed, by offers.com, they will be open on Memorial Day (May 30, 2022).
Von Maur opening store at Village of Rochester Hills, first new store in area since 2008
Read full article: Von Maur opening store at Village of Rochester Hills, first new store in area since 2008Von Maur’s new store at The Village of Rochester Hills will officially open this weekend, marking the retailer’s first new store in Metro Detroit since 2008.
FBI says arrest made in connection with bombs found outside Michigan stores
Read full article: FBI says arrest made in connection with bombs found outside Michigan storesThe FBI announced Tuesday a person has been arrested in connection with two explosive devices found last week outside two northern Michigan cellphone stores.
End of an era: No more hot dogs at Home Depot stores in Michigan
Read full article: End of an era: No more hot dogs at Home Depot stores in MichiganYou’re on your way to Home Depot on a Saturday afternoon to pick up 12 bags of mulch for the backyard landscaping project you’ve been putting off for three years. It’s lunch time.
Customers of Loves Furniture report lengthy delivery delays
Read full article: Customers of Loves Furniture report lengthy delivery delaysROYAL OAK, Mich. – Loves Furniture swooped in when Art Van went bankrupt, but now it seems the trouble might be following Loves Furniture. The company is already announcing store closures and customers are reporting experiencing lengthy delivery delays. Watch the video above for the full report. 17 former Art Van stores in Michigan to reopen as Loves FurnitureAbout two months after Art Van Furniture filed for bankruptcy and announced the closure of its store, 17 of the locations in Michigan will reopen as Loves Furniture branches. Officials from Loves Furniture made the announcement Tuesday, saying the company had acquired 27 total Art Van Furniture, Levin Furniture and Wolf Furniture locations across six states.
‘We need help.’ Ann Arbor business owners sound alarm as winter approaches
Read full article: ‘We need help.’ Ann Arbor business owners sound alarm as winter approachesANN ARBOR – With no sign of the coronavirus pandemic slowing down in Michigan, business owners across the state are staring down a long and uncertain winter. According to Destination Ann Arbor, football weekends back in 2013 brought in more than $80 million from visitors alone for local hotels, restaurants and retail. A report in May by EntryPoint found that 97% of Ann Arbor businesses were impacted by the pandemic with 48% of those located in the downtown area. The downtown Ann Arbor store has taken numerous precautions to keep employees and customers safe. “If you pull Zingerman’s out of Ann Arbor, I’m not saying the town will fold up, but it will be a pretty impactful move.
As COVID-19 numbers increase, will Michiganders stockpile goods again?
Read full article: As COVID-19 numbers increase, will Michiganders stockpile goods again?DETROIT – Officials are concerned about the trend of rising COVID-19 cases in Michigan. Due to the high numbers, some people have already started stocking up on household items the way they did when the pandemic first started. From cleaning products to food items, stores are seeing another increase in customers buying what they can. Online sales continue to boom, but you may notice some cleaning supplies -- specially many Lysol products -- are in limited supply. They can still be ordered but it may take longer to be delivered to your home.
Lord & Taylor, Mens Wearhouse owner file for bankruptcy
Read full article: Lord & Taylor, Mens Wearhouse owner file for bankruptcyNEW YORK Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Mens Wearhouse and Jos. Both filed for bankruptcy protection, separately, in the Eastern Court of Virginia on Sunday. Bank stores, was struggling even before shelter-in-place orders smothered any demand for suits or ties. Bank stores, along with K&G Fashion Superstore and Moores Clothing for Men, all owned by Tailored, with continue to operate during restructuring. About two dozen stores have sought bankruptcy protection since the pandemic started.
Walmart latest retailer to require customers to wear masks
Read full article: Walmart latest retailer to require customers to wear masksLast week, Starbucks announced that customers who visit its company-owned café locations in the U.S. will be required to wear face coverings. Costco Wholesale Club was one of the first major retailers to require face coverings for customers at all of its stores. “I think Walmart's decision will give cover to other retailers to require masks," said Michael J. Hicks, an economist at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Social media is full of videos capturing clashes between those who are asked to wear masks, and employees who are under orders to make sure people wear them. About half of U.S. states require masks in public places, according to the RILA.
Brooks Brothers, worn by Lincoln and Kennedy, goes bankrupt
Read full article: Brooks Brothers, worn by Lincoln and Kennedy, goes bankruptBrooks Brothers will permanently close more than a quarter of its 200 stores. Brooks Brothers said Wednesday that it will continue operations as it restructures and is looking to reopen shops that are not being closed permanently. “The good thing about Brooks Brothers: It’s a very strong brand," he said. Brooks Brothers' two-button suits were a favorite of President John F. Kennedy. Clark Gable wore Brooks Brothers and Jennifer Aniston appeared on the cover of GQ magazine wearing nothing but a red, white and blue Brooks Brothers tie.
17 former Art Van stores in Michigan to reopen as Loves Furniture
Read full article: 17 former Art Van stores in Michigan to reopen as Loves FurnitureDETROIT – About two months after Art Van Furniture filed for bankruptcy and announced the closure of its store, 17 of the locations in Michigan will reopen as Loves Furniture branches. Officials from Loves Furniture made the announcement Tuesday, saying the company had acquired 27 total Art Van Furniture, Levin Furniture and Wolf Furniture locations across six states. “Today’s acquisition of these locations across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions represents a tremendous milestone for our company, our associates and for the communities that we serve,” Loves Furniture CEO Matthew Damiani said. "At a challenging time when many companies are looking to contract, the Loves team sees this as an opportunity to grow. Here are the 10 furniture locations outside of Michigan:
Art Van Furniture to close all stores: How did we get here?
Read full article: Art Van Furniture to close all stores: How did we get here?WARREN, Mich. – Warren-based furniture chain Art Van Furniture is planning to close all stores in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Ohio. Art Van has been everywhere in Metro Detroit -- on television with advertisements day and night, at 200 store locations and through 5,000 employees. In 2017, Art Van Elslander sold his prized company to a Boston hedge fund -- Thomas H. Lee Partners of Boston. Plunkett Cooney lead bankruptcy counsel Doug Bernstein told Local 4 a lot of things went wrong. Bernstein said all you need to know about what happened with Art Van is found in remembering the Toys "R" Us bankruptcy.
Express is closing 31 stores this month, including 2 in Michigan
Read full article: Express is closing 31 stores this month, including 2 in MichiganDETROIT – Clothing retailer Express is planning to close 31 stores by the end of this month -- including two stores in Michigan. In addition to the 31 stores that will close this month, Express plans to close 100 locations in malls around the United States by 2022. The stores closing this month are in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. In Michigan, the stores closing are:Midland: Midland Mall, 6800 Eastman Ave.Okemos: Meridian Mall, 1982 W Grand River Ave. Dozens of large retailers have filed for bankruptcy protection in the last three years, including Sears, Gymboree, Claire’s, Nine West and Payless Shoe Source.