Craft spirits maker distributes across state

A craft spirits maker in the region is distributing its products two years after getting started. The owners of Coppercraft Distillery in Holland ­— Walter...

Shoe chain expands footprint

A national shoe chain has expanded its retail footprint in the market by moving into a major shopping center. Evansville, Ind.-based Shoe Carnival opened a...

Bookseller ends 38-year story

A. A. Milne, the man who created Winnie the Pooh, once wrote, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so...

Breakfast restaurant orders space on East Beltline

A restaurant that serves early risers is expanding to the corner of a major retail intersection. Anna’s House, which serves breakfast and lunch in Grand...

Nonprofit tags next home-improvement thrift shop

A nonprofit has opened a thrift shop in the region to sell used home-improvement items — and raise funds. Habitat for Humanity of Kent County...

Hard-cider makers bring home medals

Local cider makers came home with plenty of awards last weekend from the Great Lakes International Cider & Perry Competition. The ninth-annual competition was held...

Meijer partners with health system

One-stop shopping is taking on a whole new meaning. Bronson Healthcare, which serves southwest Michigan and northern Indiana, will open a retail health clinic next...

Sports apparel chain enters market

A national sports apparel retailer in entering the market at a major shopping center in the region. Rally House plans to open a store this...

Brewery opens to full house

A brewery with historic flavor is now serving the lakeshore. Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. opened in Muskegon on Friday. It’s the second brewery to open...

Restaurant auctions vintage décor

A local chain of restaurants is auctioning the last pieces of its history. Sam Bravata, who opened the first Sam’s Joint in 1977 in Caledonia,...

Rockford serves Restaurant Week

A group of restaurants in Rockford is serving up deals this week to raise enough money to buy 3,600 meals for hungry people. Rockford Restaurant...

Cosmetics chain freshens up market

A U.K.-based handmade cosmetics and beauty chain is entering the market next month. Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, based in Poole, England, is in the process...

Beer industry alliance taps contractor

A local construction firm is joining a partnership of beer industry service providers. Rockford Construction in Grand Rapids has joined the Brewers Professional Alliance, a...

Brewery wins gold for craft spirits

A company that earned its name for beer is receiving national recognition for its craft spirits. New Holland Artisan Spirits took home three medals at...

Restaurant rises again off 28th Street

A dining destination on 28th Street is moving out after 27 years. Time to move Arnie’s said Friday that it's relocating its restaurant and bakery in...

Irish on Ionia turns green

Thousands of partiers were unknowingly part of a green movement this past weekend. During Irish on Ionia, about 20,000 people celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at...

Irish pub owner sells landmark

An old Irish pub that makes the Irish proud to be Irish — and everyone else feel Irish — is for sale.  Fenian’s Pub in...

Salad franchise moves in downtown

A fast-casual chain of salad restaurants is entering the market. Saladworks will open this spring in downtown Grand Rapids, at 40 Ionia Ave. SW —...

Amy Ruis sets table for neighborhood

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Brewery expands to fill demand

A brewery’s beers are going so fast, the owners need more room to brew beer. The Mitten Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids said today that...