Peet’s Coffee & Tea plans to open seven store locations in the Detroit metro area, a move that ushers in the next phase of the company’s biggest retail expansion in its 47-year history.
The new Detroit stores come on the heels of 17 store openings in Ohio and four in Pittsburgh. “This ongoing expansion demonstrates Peet’s commitment to bringing the highest-quality coffee to more fans in more neighborhoods across the U.S., while supporting these local communities,” the company said in a statement.
In the Detroit area through November, stores will open in Shelby Township, Rochester Hills, Commerce, Novi, Royal Oak, Grosse Pointe and Ann Arbor.
“Our successful expansion into Ohio and Pennsylvania brought Peet’s coffee to new customers in more neighborhoods in the U.S., and we’re excited to now offer our hand-roasted, quality coffee to Peet’s fans and new customers in Michigan,” said David Burwick, president and CEO of Peet’s Coffee & Tea, based in Emeryville, Calif. “The Detroit and Ann Arbor areas are important communities to us, and we’re pleased to bring more jobs to these areas, working together with local businesses and organizations to help these economies thrive.”
To maintain its commitment to quality and freshness, Peet’s partners with local bakeries in each of its communities to provide fresh pastries every day that complement its quality coffee and tea – baked items are never frozen or stored overnight. In Michigan, Peet’s is partnering with Michigan institution Zingerman’s Bakehouse, which is known for its unique and delectable desserts.
“Peet’s and Zingerman’s are like-minded brands that focus on delivering an unparalleled experience and never compromise product quality or freshness. We use the best ingredients and stand by our traditional baking methods so that customers can really taste the difference,” said Amy Emberling, managing partner of Zingerman’s Bakehouse. “We’re excited to expand our business to include the daily delivery of fresh baked goods to their stores.”
Beginning next year, Peet’s will continue to roll out new stores throughout the Midwest and East Coast.
