Travelers passing through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) can now shop at Imagine Michigan, which pays homage to Detroit’s artisans with local goods. Located at Gate A36, the new store was opened by WHSmith North America and ACDBE consulting firm Jacobsen|Daniels (J|D) in partnership with local ACDBE operators Pady Regnier of Airport Retail Group and Roslyn Karamoko of Detroit is the New Black.
“Thanks to our partnership with WHSmith, we were able to bring a thoughtfully curated sense of place to DTW Airport by leveraging our relationships with local area brands, vendors, artists, and artisans that represent the heart and soul of Detroit,” said Yolanda Woodruff, J|D’s director of operations. “Our current selection of goods includes soy candles from Sasha’s Candles, groovy wide brim hats from Raven Blanche Studio, upcycled jewelry from Rebel Nell, leather accessories from Bespoke By Feldman, and so many more treasures.”
“We look forward to exploring what makes Detroit unique and channeling these aspects into our charming retail spaces for travelers to take a piece of the city wherever their journey takes them,” added Huw Chrys-Williams, CEO of WHSmith North America.
