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StockX’s third initial public offering for limited-edition consumer products is underway. The “stock market of things” partnered with fellow Detroit firm Shinola to launch the watchmaker’s first automatic timepiece. Five prototypes of the brand’s 500 Lake Erie Monster...

On Friday afternoon, four of Detroit's up-and-coming startups gave what were likely the most nerve-wracking pitches of their lifetimes as a part of the 'Ain't Too Proud To Pitch' panel at the College for Creative Studies. Young entrepreneurs described their companies in front of...

The 11th floor of the Taubman Center in Detroit looked like a jumbo jet Friday afternoon. The auditorium was a long, hollow, tube-shaped space with Virgin Atlantic air hostesses lined the back of the room, garbed in the company's crisp, red uniforms. Virgin Group founder Richard Branson sat at...

Interest in Detroit is at an all-time high as investors, leaders and innovators from across the world are seeing opportunity. Techstars, a world-class accelerator, realized the potential in the city and announced it will set up shop this summer, and others are traveling daily to tour the city to...

In anticipation of Benzinga’s headquarters moving to the heart of Detroit, we’ll be putting out a monthly series highlighting new establishments and exciting things going on in what will be our new home. Detroit may not be the first city that comes to mind when talking about fashion...

Ten years ago, no company would have promoted its products by associating them with Detroit -- a city where the population decreased by more than half in just over 50 years. While the city used to be associated with themes of decline and decay, a new Detroit emerging from bankruptcy is resembling...

"Made In Detroit." This statement is one of the main reasons that Shinola wound up the Motor City. Not because the city needed the industry or because there was any superfluous incentives, but because those three words mean something. At least, more than "Made In Raleigh," or "Made In...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are what all holiday shoppers keep their eyes out for. Many U.S. companies, though, are hoping to sway shippers to think another way - American. Makers Monday will be 'celebrated' on December 2, in hopes of boosting awareness for shoppers to buy more American-made...

Started by Fossil (NASDAQ: FOSL) co-founder Tom Kartsotis, Shinola is bringing high-end manufacturing to Detroit. Located at the heat of midtown on the College for Creative Study's campus, Shinola describes itself as a "Made in America" accessories brand. In its state-of-the-art production...

Described as a mix between a business conference and an artist's open studio, OpenCo Detroit promises to deliver an event that has the vibe of a music festival. Scheduled to take place on September 12 (a plenary session will occur on the night of September 11), OpenCo Detroit was built for...

Read why Detroit made sense for Shinola's manufacturing here and the effect of Detroit's bankruptcy here. In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Shinola CEO Heath Carr described the current state of the accessory industry. “We knew going into the watch business and making watches in the United...

The first part of this exclusive interview with Shinola CEO, Heath Carr, can be found here. With the vision of making Detroit a skilled manufacturing hub, Shinola is thrown into the heart of the city’s bankruptcy. The company faces uncertainty over changing city services and the available...

Editor's note: This piece is part one of a series of interview comments from Heath Carr of Shinola. Stay tuned to Benzinga to see the rest! Based out of the Motor City, Shinola describes itself as a “Made in America” accessories brand. Started by Fossil (NASDAQ: FOSL) founder, Tom Kartsotis, the...