Designer Wearhouse
Metro Detroit’s HIP HOP / Urbanwear Powerhouse 
More than 24 years ago Zaina Clark had a flash of creative intuition directing her to follow popular music in the form
of music videos and Music TV. Not so much for the music, but more for the clothing styles the performers were wearing. Instinctively, she thought what the stars were wearing in the videos would soon be popular on main street.
Zaina began following the industry. Soon she was purchasing leading edge Hip Hop styles from Las Vegas to New York, anticipating that there would be a big demand for styles of clothing that the popular music stars were wearing in the videos. Clothinng was and is a big part of the Hip Hop / Urban movement.
Soon Designer Wearhouse became a player in the Urban movement in the Detroit Metro area. more...
Everything You Need is Waiting for You at Northside Hardware 
More than 52 years at the same location on Wayne Road, Northside Hardware is an outstanding success by any measure. In testament to the store's drawing appeal, customers from throughout the region come to Northside, bypassing several, bigger competitors’ stores along the way. 
Do-it-yourselfers, homeowners, automotive mechanics, commercial plumbers, heating and cooling professionals, mechanical engineers, small and large manufacturing engineering personnel – even Metro Airport airline mechanics – come to Northside. They know that absolutely essential tool or part is likely on the shelf, waiting for them at Northside Hardware.
In the era of the big box national chain stores, Phil Kaplan, his son Robert, the owners of Northside Hardware, and their 70 employees are thriving by giving their customers what they what – professional, knowledgeable staff, personal on-the-floor service; competitive pricing and an incredible, unmatched selection of product lines. more...
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