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Addofio Addo

Coverage of Addofio Addo in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 14 · 10:00 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 10:00 UTC
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  • BUSINESSAug 5 · 10:00 UTCBRIDGEDETROIT
    Detroit has a shortage of national retailers. What can officials do to attract more chains to the city?

    Detroit has fewer national retailers compared to other major cities, prompting officials to implement strategies to attract chains. Mayor Mary Sheffield launched a retail attraction initiative in 2026, hiring Addofio Addo to lead efforts, aiming to retain $3 billion in local spending currently directed to suburbs. Challenges include high property taxes, insurance costs, and historical population decline.

  • BUSINESSJul 14 · 10:00 UTCBRIDGEDETROIT
    Sheffield taps former Bedrock exec to attract national retailers

    Mayor Mary Sheffield has appointed Addofio Addo, a former Bedrock executive, as Detroit’s new director of retail attraction to recruit national and local businesses to neighborhood commercial corridors. Addo, who previously helped bring Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty boutique and Apple programming to Detroit, will earn $125,000 annually and collaborate with the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation to enhance business development.