Pingree Detroit to Open Flagship Store in Heart of Detroit's Entertainment District
After a decade of growth, worker-owned footwear business Pingree Detroit is set to unveil its highly-anticipated flagship store in the heart of Detroit's entertainment district. Located at 22 W. Columbia St., the new shop will open its doors at 11 a.m. on Veteran’s Day, November 11th.
The company, which was founded in 2015 by co-founders Jarret Schlaff and a team of like-minded entrepreneurs, has been making waves in the local business community with its commitment to worker ownership and environmental sustainability. By harnessing upcycled auto materials, Pingree Detroit has diverted over 55,000 pounds of leather, vinyl, and seat belts from landfills, reducing waste and creating unique handcrafted footwear, bags, and accessories.
"We're thrilled to bring our products to the vibrant community of The District Detroit," said Schlaff. "Detroit's energy is incredible right now, and we can't wait to share that spirit with everyone who visits our flagship store."
In addition to retail sales, the new space will also serve as a showroom and workshop where customers can watch Pingree Detroit artisans at work and even meet their makers on designated "Footwear Fridays." The company's commitment to transparency is reflected in its mission statement: "Pingree is retail transparency designed to reconnect people with the hands and hearts behind what they buy."
As part of its dedication to supporting local causes, Pingree Detroit will be hosting a pop-up event at Little Caesars Arena on November 10th, featuring a limited-edition collection in partnership with the Red Wings for their 100th season. A portion of proceeds will benefit local charities that support veterans.
The company's values of cooperation and community are reflected in its worker-owned model, which has proven to be an economic survival strategy. "Worker-ownership isn't just a feel-good idea; it is an economic survival strategy," said Schlaff. "When people have real ownership, they stay, they persevere, and they build. That's how we've thrived for the last 10 years, and how we'll grow for the next 100."
By joining forces with veteran organizations and local Detroiters, Pingree Detroit aims to create a ripple effect of positive change in the community. As Schlaff notes, "Every purchase supports Veterans and Detroiters who are building opportunity and impact right here in their own neighborhoods."
After a decade of growth, worker-owned footwear business Pingree Detroit is set to unveil its highly-anticipated flagship store in the heart of Detroit's entertainment district. Located at 22 W. Columbia St., the new shop will open its doors at 11 a.m. on Veteran’s Day, November 11th.
The company, which was founded in 2015 by co-founders Jarret Schlaff and a team of like-minded entrepreneurs, has been making waves in the local business community with its commitment to worker ownership and environmental sustainability. By harnessing upcycled auto materials, Pingree Detroit has diverted over 55,000 pounds of leather, vinyl, and seat belts from landfills, reducing waste and creating unique handcrafted footwear, bags, and accessories.
"We're thrilled to bring our products to the vibrant community of The District Detroit," said Schlaff. "Detroit's energy is incredible right now, and we can't wait to share that spirit with everyone who visits our flagship store."
In addition to retail sales, the new space will also serve as a showroom and workshop where customers can watch Pingree Detroit artisans at work and even meet their makers on designated "Footwear Fridays." The company's commitment to transparency is reflected in its mission statement: "Pingree is retail transparency designed to reconnect people with the hands and hearts behind what they buy."
As part of its dedication to supporting local causes, Pingree Detroit will be hosting a pop-up event at Little Caesars Arena on November 10th, featuring a limited-edition collection in partnership with the Red Wings for their 100th season. A portion of proceeds will benefit local charities that support veterans.
The company's values of cooperation and community are reflected in its worker-owned model, which has proven to be an economic survival strategy. "Worker-ownership isn't just a feel-good idea; it is an economic survival strategy," said Schlaff. "When people have real ownership, they stay, they persevere, and they build. That's how we've thrived for the last 10 years, and how we'll grow for the next 100."
By joining forces with veteran organizations and local Detroiters, Pingree Detroit aims to create a ripple effect of positive change in the community. As Schlaff notes, "Every purchase supports Veterans and Detroiters who are building opportunity and impact right here in their own neighborhoods."
they're doing so much good with their worker-owned model and sustainability efforts... it's amazing to see a business that cares about the community and the environment 
. i'm def gonna check out that pop-up event with the red wings, sounds like an awesome way to support local charities 
. and omg, having a showroom and workshop where you can meet the makers is just genius... it's like, you're not just buying stuff, you're supporting people's passions 
. good on pingree detroit for making a difference in detroit 
it's about time we saw more businesses prioritizing people and the planet over profits 
i'm definitely gonna check out their flagship store when it opens on vet day 
55,000 pounds of upcycled materials is HUGE 
and I love that they're creating a space where customers can meet their makers on "Footwear Fridays" 
It's so cool that they're supporting local charities too 
especially the Red Wings partnership for their 100th season! 
I'm definitely gonna check out this pop-up event on Nov 10th and cop some of those limited-edition shoes 
Can't wait to see how their flagship store turns out, it's gonna be lit 
It's also super cool that they're teaming up with the Red Wings for a pop-up event and donating to local charities... that's what community building is all about 
. like, who wouldn't want to shop from a brand that's dedicated to reducing waste & creating unique products with upcycled materials? 
and i love how they're hosting that pop-up event with the red wings - what a great way to give back to the community! 
can't wait to check out their new store on veteran's day 
And don't even get me started on the whole "community" vibe - how much of that is just marketing and how much is actually being put into the community?
i'm all about supporting local businesses that have a mission like this, it's so cool to see people prioritizing worker ownership & sustainability 
So I gotta say, Pingree Detroit's decision to open up that flagship store in the entertainment district is super exciting! It's awesome that they're putting in a showroom and workshop where customers can see artisans at work - it's all about transparency and reconnecting people with the makers behind their purchases, you know? 
it's amazing to see a company that's not only killing the footwear game but also prioritizing sustainability & transparency 
let's give a huge round of applause to jarret schlaff and the whole pingree detroit team for being such an inspiration to us all 
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. And partnering with local charities, especially those supporting veterans, is just awesome 
also love that they're supporting local charities through their pop-up event with the red wings 
️ and partnering with veteran organizations... it just goes to show that good vibes are happening in detroit right now 
And let's get real, upcycled auto materials as their "superpower"? Come on, it's just stuff they found in the trash 
. But I guess when you're trying to save the planet, sometimes that means getting creative with old garbage 
. Can we just have a normal shopping experience without all the drama and hand-holding? 
. Giving back to the community is always a good idea... even if their business model is still kinda sketchy 
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i'm hyped to check it out! they're doing some really cool stuff with sustainability and worker ownership, like upcycling auto materials to create their products 
plus partnering with the red wings for a limited-edition collection is genius 
can't wait to see what they have in store (literally) 
I was at this crazy theme park with rollercoasters that looked like they were made out of candy canes... anyway, back to Pingree Detroit's new store... isn't it awesome that they're using upcycled materials? It's like, super cool for the environment. I wonder if they'll have any limited-edition collabs with other local brands... and have you tried their shoes? My friend swears by them 
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, that sounds super chill. Watching artisans work is actually pretty cool, I'd probably check that out myself 
, supporting local charities and all.