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Kalamazoo-based Gazelle Sports, a specialty sporting goods retailer whose Grand Rapids store is shown here, has focused on customer experience and customer service, along with expanding e-commerce options, to grow the business. The company operates stores in Holland, Northville and Birmingham.

Sunday, 29 April 2018 14:03

West Michigan retailers adapt to changing dynamics

The local and national retail industry faces many headwinds, but reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated.

Automation shifts workforce needs for West Michigan manufacturers

Manufacturers in West Michigan have turned to automation in recent years to get jobs done quicker and cheaper, and their investments in the technology shows no signs of slowing down.

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