Best Startup
This article showcases our top picks for the best Michigan based Retail companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Retail industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Michigan Retail Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Bloomscape
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Bloomscape is an online plant shopping platform that offers home ready plants and tools for plant care.
Meijer
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Meijer is a shopping website for grocery, health, and beauty care.
UV Angel
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UV Angel is a technology-based company providing healthcare infection prevention solutions using with UV-C.
Lume Cannabis
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Lume Cannabis is a cannabis company that offers consumers a range of products including flowers, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, and more.
C3 Industries
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C3 Industries is a vertically-integrated cannabis company that produces and sells high quality cannabis products.
Quikly
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Quikly is a digital marketing platform that motivates consumers to react quickly.
Busche Performance Group
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BPG is one of the largest vertically integrated casting and machining suppliers of high quality chassis components in North America.
Shoptelligence
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Shoptelligence is a trusted style discovery platform.
SpiritShop.com (ACQUIRED)
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SpiritShop.com is the leading eCommerce platform for officially licensed, Kindergarten through High School custom apparel and merchandise.
EmaginePOS
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Powerful Web-based Point-of-Sale for Restaurants and Retail Locations.
Jewel Commerce
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Jewel Commerce is operates as an e-commerce company.
Bamboo Commerce
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To solve the problems plaguing retailers.
Steelcase
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Steelcase is the global company that manufactures furniture, interior architecture, and technology products and services.
Collage.com, Inc.
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Collage.com makes custom photo products easy for anyone to create.
Carhartt
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Carhartt manufactures premium clothing known for exceptional durability, comfort, quality of construction.
Wireless Toyz
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Wireless Toyz is a multi-carrier wireless retail store offering a selection of wireless cellphones at discounted prices.
Penske Automotive Group
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Penske Automotive Group is an international transportation services company operating automotive dealerships
Amway Corporation
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AMWAY is the world’s no 1 direct selling company.
Trevco
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Trevco is a wholesale-to-retail manufacturer of licensed apparel, wall art, mobile & tablet covers and accessories in the U.S.A.
Pet Supplies Plus
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Pet Supplies Plus offers a wide array of pet food, pet products, grooming services and animal expertise.
Alter Cycles
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Alter Cycles creates a patent pending Quick Connect System that allows the rider to simply put in another color downtube.
Taubman Centers Inc.
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Taubman Centers is an owner of regional malls in the United States, headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
SpartanNash
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SpartanNash is an American food distributor and grocery store retailer headquartered in Byron Center, Michigan
RGIS
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RGIS is an acronym for Retail Grocery Inventory Service. Early success allowed us to scale our business model and rapidly expand.
Maytag Corporation
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Maytag® appliance is the tough, hard-working spirit of American dependability.
Art Van Furniture
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Art Van Furniture operates as a furniture retailer.
Summit Sports
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An action sports retailer that owns and operates a number of retail stores and websites, with over 18 years of Internet retail experience
Intalytics
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Intalytics provides world-class predictive analytics tools and technologies to restaurants, retailers & healthcare providers.
Shefit
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Shefit provides custom adjustable, high-impact sports bra, empowers women of all ages.
Estrakon
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Marketing Solutions using Cutting-Edge Technology.
SEE Eyewear
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SEE Eyewear is a retail company offering eyeglasses and sunglasses.
SunFrog Shirts
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SunFrog Shirts is a product design company that specializes in community for designers and shoppers.
Mr. Alan’s Shoes & Sportswear
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Mr. Alan’s Shoes & Sportswear is a retail company specializing in remodeled shoes.
Playmakers
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Playmakers is an online footwear and apparel products store.
Mapzot
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SaaS , Analytics, Artificial Intelligence , Geospatial Analysis, Location Based Services , Retail Technology Software
Visibly Black
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Visibly Black is a leading specialty retailer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.
S&A Automotive Partners
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As Partners, (Jeffrey Stair & Roger Abrahamson) are seeking $5,000,000 in Limited Partnership Capital to purchase Franchised Auto.
BIGGBY COFFEE
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BIGGBY COFFEE is a growing franchise if coffee and other beverages like tea, latte.
Michelle’s Miracle, Inc
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Cherry Works is a brand of nutritional supplements based on a backbone of Montmorency Tart Cherry Concentrate.
AgroLiquid
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Manufacture and Marketer of a full line of premium crop nutrition
360Fashion Network
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360Fashion Network applies the latest technologies to the fashion industry to create new products and experiences with relevancy.
GeLo
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GeLo is a manufacturing company that develops Bluetooth beacons, offering application localized specific location awareness for its clients.
EasyClosets
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EasyClosets is an online closet company that provides custom home storage and organization products.
Gentleman’s Box
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Gentleman’s Box is a premier subscription service providing the required essentials for the savvy man.
MC Sports
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MC Sports offers a full range of sports apparel and equipment.
DTX International
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DTX International offers a wide range of specialty consumer products on Amazon.com and other third-party platforms.
Albie’s Foods
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Albie’s Foods is producing homemade-quality convenience foods for the foodservice and retail industries.
Post Foods
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Post Holdings engages in the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of branded ready-to-eat cereals in US and Canada.
Lease Corporation of America
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Lease Corporation of America is a full-service equipment leasing / finance company for commercial equipment resellers, distributors
McNaughton-Mckay Electric
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Mcnaughton-mckay electric is a retail company located in ann arbor.
HARBOR Industries
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HARBOR Industries is a retail company specializing in glass and wood fabrication solutions.
Gardner-White Furniture
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Gardner-White is a furniture company providing furniture and retail sales
Brunswick Bowling
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A Muskegon, Mich.-based maker of bowling products
JGA
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JGA is a design company providing retail stores and shopping center design services.
Plum Market
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Plum Market is a supermarkets company offering Specialty Groceries, Wine, Vitamins, Floral, and Specialty Gifts.
Ozone Smoke, Inc
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Ozone Smoke is a Mega Store with a large selection of newest E-cigs, Vaporizers, Vape Mods, RTA, Vape Kits, Tanks, Mods, Premium E-liquids.
CRS Retail Systems
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CRS Retail Systems provides integrated, multi-channel selling solutions, and retail enterprise software.
Family Farm & Home
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Family Farm & Home is a retailer of farm, ranch, lawn and garden products.
ABC Warehouse
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ABC Warehouse is a retail company that sales appliances and electronics.
Quirky Crate
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Quirky Crate is an online subscription platform for fashion accessories, travel mugs, stationery and desk accessories.
ChangeUp
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ChangeUp offers tailored solutions to clients ranging from launching a refreshed brand identity to deploying scalable brand environments.
Union Bank of Michigan
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Union Bank of Michigan specializes in financial services, commercial banks, and retail banks.
AIMS
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AIMS offers products, services and support to the healthcare industry.
Fry Multimedia
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Fry, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of MICROS Systems, Inc. and part of the MICROS-Retail group, helps retailers and consumer goods
Midstate Security
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Midstate Security is a provider of customized security services.
New Life Transport Parts Center
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New Life Transport Parts Center is a supplier of OEM and aftermarket heavy-duty truck and trailer parts.
OpenSystems Media
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OpenSystems Media is a publisher of electronics magazines, e-mail newsletters, websites, and product resource guides.
Aleva Stores
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Aleva Stores is a manufacturer of small prosthetics.
Measurecomp
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Measurecomp is the retail sale of floor coverings.
Wantify
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Wantify is a Operator of a platform intended to facilitate local commerce company.
SaveOn
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SaveOn is a leader in digital and printable coupons.
Soothsayer Analytics
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Soothsayer Analytics is providing IT solutions for the manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, supply chain, and retail sectors.
York Project
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York Project is a Social Streetwear company from Metro-Detroit founded in 2012.
EASY TRACK
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EasyTrack is a design company that makes Products designed, labeled, and packaged to make installation quick and easy.
ZZPerformance
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ZZ Performance is a supplier of aftermarket performance parts.
Blarney Castle Oil
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Blarney Castle Oil specializes in distribution of petroleum and propane along with the operation of a wide range of convenience stores.
GFTForex
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GFT Forex is a trading platform for international currency trades. Global Futures & Forex, Ltd. provides retail derivatives. It offers
Pickleball Paddles Plus
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Pickleball Paddles Plus operates an online store that offers pickleball paddles and equipment.
Cherry Republic
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Cherry Republic is a retail company offering gourmet cherry products.
Affinity Technology Group
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Affinity is a leading provider of Healthcare and small business IT solutions in Northern Michigan.
Safety Glasses USA
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SafetyGlassesUSA.com is a certified Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in safety glasses, sunglasses, safety equipment.
The Pond Guy
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ThePondGuy is a mail-order pond, lake, water garden & water feature supply company.
Detroit Blows
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Detroit Blows is a one-stop, non-toxic finishing salon, featuring blowouts and beauty services.
Busch’s Fresh Food Market
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Busch’s Fresh Food Market is a retail company offering groceries in Michigan.
Craig Frames
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Craig Frames specializes in the manufacture and sale of picture, photo, poster fames, custom frames, framed art and collage frames.
Randazzo Mechanical Heating & Cooling
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Randazzo Heating & Cooling is Michigan’s largest Lennox Premier Dealer.
Rockford Package Supply
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Rockford Package Supply sells food packaging materials for wholesale, retail, farming, and agritainment markets.
Battery Giant
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Battery Giant stocks replacement batteries and OEM battery products.
Audio Advisor
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Audio Advisor is one of the world’s largest sellers of top-quality, name brand, high-end audio products by direct mail.
Michele & Company Fine Jewelers
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Michele & Company Fine Jewelers is a true custom jeweler, and is fully able to perform in-house fine jewelry repairs.
Anergen
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Anergen is a brand of hypoallergenic cat and dog food manufactured by Wysong.
Compass Technologies
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Compass Technologies specializes in providing POS services, payment processing, inventory and retail management solutions.
Monkey Duo
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Monkey Duo is an online seller of customized t-shirts and coffee mugs.
Case Systems, Inc.
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Case Systems is a furniture company manufacturing plastic laminate furniture and ergonomic furniture.
KSS Enterprises
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KSS Enterprises is a wholesale company that offers janitorial supplies, equipment, and services.
InkAddict
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InkAddict is a lifestyle apparel brand that appeals to the tattoo artist and culture surrounding the tattoo industry.
Great Lakes Ace Hardware
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Great Lakes Ace Hardware is a retail company providing hardware and electrical products.
Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch
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Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch operates in the USA and provides eggs to major retailers and food service outlets.
Krist Oil
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Krist Oil is a gas stations and convenience stores company.
