Adrienne Roberts

Detroit

@Freep business and cannabis reporter / formerly autos at @wsj / @Transom_org story workshop, @umich and @michigandaily alum / [email protected]

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Shinola ends its ride: The Detroit brand quietly retires its bicycle collection

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Adrienne Roberts

• The last of the stock of bikes sold out in March 2025. • Shinola isn't ruling out that bikes could be back in the future. Detroit-based Shinola has stopped manufacturing and selling bicycles, which were once a core part of the brand's offerings.
Detroit-based Shinola no longer making bicycles, once a core part of its identity

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Adrienne Roberts

The last of the stock of bikes sold out in March 2025. Shinola isn't ruling out that bikes could be back in the future. Detroit-based Shinola has stopped manufacturing and selling bicycles, which were once a core part of the brand's offerings. The last of the stock sold out in March 2025, a Shinola representative confirmed, and there aren't plans to restock at this time.
Tariffs hit small Michigan retailers hard, prompting panic buying, cost cutting

2 weeks ago | freep.com | Adrienne Roberts

More than 60% of Michigan businesses import goods from other countries, according to a recent survey by the Michigan Retailers Association. The majority of retailers the MRA surveyed are changing or delaying orders from suppliers in other countries. The MRA survey found that two-thirds of retailers are raising prices. When John Murray and his wife started their baby store, Modern Natural Baby, in Ferndale 16 years ago, their goal was not to bring in any products from China.
Tariffs hit small Michigan retailers hard, prompting panic buying, cost cutting

2 weeks ago | sturgisjournal.com | Adrienne Roberts

More than 60% of Michigan businesses import goods from other countries, according to a recent survey by the Michigan Retailers Association. The majority of retailers the MRA surveyed are changing or delaying orders from suppliers in other countries. The MRA survey found that two-thirds of retailers are raising prices. When John Murray and his wife started their baby store, Modern Natural Baby, in Ferndale 16 years ago, their goal was not to bring in any products from China.
Michigan court OKs $55M settlement in pandemic-era unemployment benefits lawsuit

3 weeks ago | freep.com | Adrienne Roberts

The net settlement fund of about $34 million goes to the 23,212 eligible class members who filed timely claims. The preliminary injunction preventing the UIA from engaging in collection efforts has been dissolved as part of the settlement agreement. Michigan's UIA said claimants who were paid more benefits than they were entitled to receive on regular or pandemic claims may now be required to pay back the funds.
Michigan's jobless rate remains unchanged in April but signs point to future increases

3 weeks ago | freep.com | Adrienne Roberts

Michigan's unemployment rate remained unchanged in April at 5.5%. The state's jobless rate has increased by 1.1 percentage points since April 2024 when the unemployment rate was 4.4%. The U.S. unemployment rate also remained stable in April at 4.2%. Michigan's unemployment rate remained unchanged in April at 5.5% after increasing for three consecutive months, according to data released May 15 by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget.
Michigan recreational cannabis sales drop in April, even with 4/20 boost

3 weeks ago | freep.com | Adrienne Roberts

Total sales of recreational marijuana products in Michigan dropped in April to $270 million, down from $276 million the month prior. However, by volume, consumers purchased more cannabis products in April compared with March and April 2024. That's because the average retail price for an ounce of recreational marijuana flower continues to drop, resulting in lower total sales.
Uber’s premium services unavailable at Detroit Metro Airport amid fee dispute

4 weeks ago | freep.com | Adrienne Roberts

The Wayne County Airport Authority (the agency that operates Detroit Metro Airport) and Uber are in negotiations over driver fees. As a result, Uber Black vehicles and Uber Black SUV, a premium offering in which drivers must be insured to drive commercially, are unavailable. Spokespeople for both Uber and the Wayne County Airport Authority said they hope to reach an agreement.
New claims for jobless benefits in Michigan surge sharply

4 weeks ago | thetimesherald.com | Adrienne Roberts

New weekly unemployment claims in Michigan rose by nearly 130% last week compared with the week prior. It wasn't immediately clear why new jobless claims rose at such a steep rate compared with the week prior. There were 228,000 seasonally adjusted initial claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. last week, a decrease of 13,000 claims compared with the week prior.
New claims for jobless benefits in Michigan surge sharply

4 weeks ago | eu.battlecreekenquirer.com | Adrienne Roberts

New weekly unemployment claims in Michigan rose by nearly 130% last week compared with the week prior. It wasn't immediately clear why new jobless claims rose at such a steep rate compared with the week prior. There were 228,000 seasonally adjusted initial claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. last week, a decrease of 13,000 claims compared with the week prior.