Jay Davis

Detroit

Reporter at Crain's Detroit Business

@crainsdetroit retail/restaurants/sports/small biz reporter. [email protected]. @hfcc Adjunct. @michiganstateu/@thesnews alum. Lots of sports talk here.

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Birmingham investor acquires majority stake in Toronto women's pro soccer club

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | Jay Davis

Toronto’s first professional women’s soccer team now has major ties to metro Detroit. Birmingham resident and Canadian-American investor Mark Mitchell on April 15 signed on as the majority owner of AFC Toronto. AFC Toronto and five other Canada-based clubs are all in the first season of the women-founded Northern Super League. Each team is based in a different Canadian province. “I got in on the ground floor,” Mitchell said. “I’m very excited. I’m very supportive of women’s sports.
Miss Kim owner expanding with vegan restaurant in Ann Arbor

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | Jay Davis

A notable Ann Arbor restaurant owner is going all in on vegan and vegetarian food with her latest concept. Five-time James Beard Award semifinalist Ji Hye Kim plans to open fast-casual restaurant Little Kim in June at 407 N. Fifth Ave. The chef's new vegan and vegetarian venture will be next door to her first Korean-forward restaurant, Miss Kim, in Ann Arbor's Kerrytown neighborhood.
Miss Kim owner expanding with vegetarian restaurant in Ann Arbor

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | Jay Davis

A notable Ann Arbor restaurant owner is going all in on vegetarian and vegan food with her latest concept. Five-time James Beard Award semifinalist Ji Hye Kim plans to open fast-casual restaurant Little Kim in June at 407 N. Fifth Ave. The chef's new venture will be next door to her first Korean-forward restaurant, Miss Kim, in Ann Arbor's Kerrytown neighborhood. Little Kim will sell sandwiches and customizable rice bowls, along with vegetable-focused appetizers and salads.
Restaurant Roundup: New Eastern Market restaurant, Mexican concept opens in Sterling Heights and more

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | Jay Davis

By Jay Davis Jay Davis is a reporter covering restaurants, retail and small business issues for Crain’s Detroit Business. Prior to joining Crain’s in 2020, Jay held roles covering prep sports, local government, and education. Reprints View Flipbook Version Share a link to this article that only Crain's Detroit Business subscribers can access. Share Gift Article Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month.
UM football coach reportedly to serve 2-game suspension amid scouting scandal

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | Jay Davis

University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore could be suspended for two games next season as part of self-imposed sanctions put in place by the school related to the Connor Stalions illegal scouting scandal, according to media reports. ESPN on Monday first reported that Moore would be suspended for UM’s week 3 home game against Central Michigan University and a week 4 road game at Nebraska.
Gardner White's GW Home store in downtown Detroit set to open

1 week ago | crainsdetroit.com | Jay Davis

Gardner White Furniture plans to open its new downtown Detroit store next month. GW Home, a new concept from the Warren-based furniture retailer, will open June 6 in a Bedrock-owned building at 1201 Woodward Ave. Plans for the new three-level store were announced in February. Terms of the lease were not disclosed. GW Home will sell furniture, home decor, art, accessories and gifts.
Alan Haller out as Michigan State University athletic director

2 weeks ago | crainsdetroit.com | Jay Davis

Michigan State University will look for a new athletics director after the school announced on Thursday that Alan Haller is leaving MSU. MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz announced the move in a news release. The release did not make clear if Haller quit, was forced out or if the parties came to a mutual decision. Haller’s last day with the school is May 11. He was hired in 2021 as the school's 20th athletic director, with his formal title as vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics.
Sheetz announces plans for 3 new Michigan stores in latest round of expansion

2 weeks ago | crainsdetroit.com | Jay Davis

Sheetz's next wave of openings will include all three of the major counties in metro Detroit. The Pennsylvania-based gas station and convenience store chain on Thursday announced plans for three new locations:4160 S. Lapeer Road in Orion Township7565 Haggerty Road in Belleville48825 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township The stores are part of an aggressive expansion push into metro Detroit by Sheetz, which opened its first Michigan store just last August.
M1 Concourse adding $30M immersive motorsports and entertainment venue

2 weeks ago | autonews.com | Jay Davis |Hannah Lutz |Molly Boigon |Carly Schaffner

The moves are an adjustment for many automakers and suppliers that were concerned about the tariffs. Some say the tariff revisions fall short of protecting suppliers.
M1 Concourse adding $30M immersive motorsports and entertainment venue

2 weeks ago | crainsdetroit.com | Jay Davis

The owners of M1 Concourse are investing $30 million into a project that will transform a portion of the 87-acre site in Pontiac into a multi-faceted game and entertainment venue. The X Center will operate as a three-level interactive venue in 22,000 square feet of space. It would include simulators for auto racing, golf and shooting, along with a restaurant, electric-powered race cars, e-gaming stations, a motorsports-inspired experience and a meeting space.