Slain Detroit store owner Fred Dally honored in state Senate tribute
DETROIT, MI — State Sen. Bert Johnson in a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday paid tribute to a Detroit store owner who was killed in a robbery last year.…
Auday Arabo: Michigan’s bottle bill needs an overhaul
Question: when does 10 cents equal more than $100 million? Answer: when the 10 cents in question refers to Michigan’s bottle and can deposit law. The Lansing State Journal recently…
Meijer opens late July, new groceries in Detroit about more than Whole Foods
John Gallagher The new Whole Foods store opening Wednesday in Midtown Detroit won’t be the only new grocery to arrive on the scene this year. A new full-sized Meijer store…
Michigan Lottery pursues online sales; retailers surprised, concerned
Michigan Lottery pursues online sales; retailers surprised, concerned By Chris Gautz By this time next year, Michigan residents will have the ability to gamble online or on their smartphones through…
Michigan Lottery plans to offer online ticket sales in late 2014
Michigan Lottery plans to offer online ticket sales in late 2014 November 26, 2013 | By Ann Zaniewski Michigan residents will be able to buy tickets for some of their…
Clinton Township party store owner killed in robbery was cancer survivor
By Mitch Hotts, The Macomb Daily The Clinton Township party store owner who was shot and killed in a late-night robbery was a cancer survivor, family members said today. Basim…
Detroit gas stations are being asked to bump up security systems
Multiple gas stations focus of crimes in Detroit Detroit gas stations are being asked to bump up security systems Author: Priya Mann, Local 4 Reporter, @Local4Priya Several gas stations in…
WIC quotas rile retailers: Limiting stores by ZIP code called unfair
“Not having WIC is like taking 10 percent of your business out of your pocket,” said Roy Rabban, who bought this Save-A-Lot in Highland Park last month. Some retailers in…
Detroit grocers seek fresh image
Industry cites dozens of stores, millions invested Holly Fournier The Detroit News Arkan Sawa places cucumbers in the vegetable bin at the Farmer John grocery store in Detroit, Saturday June…
Cloud 9 and other synthetic drugs likely to be added to state’s illegal list
By Frank DeFrank, The Macomb Daily Cloud 9 and other synthetic drugs deemed an “imminent danger” recently by county action are likely to be added to the list of substances…