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MRA 2007 News Releases

For additional information contact Tom Scott, vice president of public affairs and communications, at 517.372.5656 or tscott2@retailers.com.

  • December 21 - Retailers expect busiest shopping weekend of year
  • December 17 - Michigan Retailers Association announces three executive promotions

  • November 28 - Earlier start for holiday promotions
  • November 20 - Michigan Retailers Association names James Hallan new CEO
  • November 19 - Michigan Retailers Association offers consumer shopping tips for the holidays
  • November 2 - Retailers Mutual names Tom Tuggle vice president of sales & agent relations

  • October 31 - Retailers Mutual elects officers, directors
  • October 31 - Michigan Retailers Association elects officers, directors
  • October 30 - Michigan Retailers Association recognizes and honors 'Greentailers'
  • October 30 - Mayleben addresses retail associations at national conference
  • October 24 - Michigan Retailers forecast smaller holiday gains
  • October 23 - 5 Michigan Centennial Retailers honored
  • October 23 - 2007 Michigan Retailers of the Year announced

  • September 26 - Michigan retailers forecast stronger autumn
  • September 17 - Michigan Retailers Association leader hosts farewell breakfast for area retailers

  • August 24 - Michigan retailers maintain positive momentum
  • August 20 - Business author, columnist and trainer Jeffrey Gitomer to share sales secrets in Dearborn
  • August 8 - Crystal Computer Support, Inc. joins online Mall of Michigan
  • August 8 - The Wedding Ring Store joins online Mall of Michigan
  • August 8 - Michigan Retailers Association seeks century-old retailers

  • July 26 - Michigan Retailer of the Year Awards add search for 'Greentailers'
  • July 25 - Michigan retailers' sales forecasts rise

  • June 27 - Michigan retailers' sales and forecasts jump

  • May 23 - Michigan retailers’ sales forecasts slip
  • May 21 - Carol's Hallmark joins online Mall of Michigan
  • May 21 - Diamond in the Rough joins online Mall of Michigan
  • May 21 - Toy House and Baby Too joins online Mall of Michigan

  • April 25 - Michigan retailers' sales forecasts hold steady
  • April 20 - Michigan Retailers Association leader hosts farewell breakfasts for retailers around state
  • April 12 - Bryan Jewelers joins online Mall of Michigan
  • April 12 - Robert Frost Fine Footwear joins online Mall of Michigan
  • April 12 - The Log Home Shoppe joins online Mall of Michigan


  • March 28 - Michigan retailers project better spring sales

  • February 28 - Michigan retailers project better '07 sales
  • February 7 - Michigan Retailers Association presents 5th Annual Retail Education Conference
  • February 7 - Retail consultant gives customers a mini-vacation
  • February 7 - Business planners help business owners avoid errors
  • February 7 - Local businesswomen to discuss excellent customer service at retail conference

  • January 29 - Michigan Retailers Association offers record number of scholarships
  • January 24 - Soft holiday sales lead to cautious retail forecast