Yesterday the Detroit News reported that Forman Hills Factory Warehouse plans to open four new retail stores in the city over the next several years. (see Discount retail chain plans stores in Detroit)
Forman Hills is a Philadelphia-based discount retailer who believes that the Detroit market has been an overlooked retail market. They hope to "widen the retail arena and bring it to underserved areas." As many as over 1000 jobs are expected from this development. The first Detroit store will open at the end of March at Eight Mile and Van Dyke and will sell brands like DKNY, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Perry Ellis, Timberland, and others.
This is great news for the city, however, I did read some comments in Detroit Yes (see Discount retail chain plans stores in Detroit) regarding employee stealing in past stores in that area causing them to shut down. Hopefully times have changed and the developments to the city continue.
I haven't seen anything yet regarding the location of the next three stores. Until then, happy shopping!
-Jovina
Any kind of additional shopping is welcome, as the majority of shopping is currently done in the suburbs. May the (shopping) force be with you.
Posted by: ripi$money | March 06, 2006 at 04:20 PM