In one Detroit neighborhood, a local Dollar Store has become the anchor for revitalization of a community.
DETROIT — The dollar store has always played an integral part in the economic footprint of city neighborhoods. But the Soultown Super Dollar Stretcher has quickly become the anchor for a grassroots community development that has grown to include a barber shop, nail salon, beauty supply store, custom t-shirt shop and soul food restaurant.
Dave “Bing” Shumate has owned the building row on Tireman between Ironwood and Beachwood since 1997. He grew up nearby …