June 11, 2001
Learn visual merchandising techniques in upcoming seminar
ROYAL OAK -- The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA), the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce and the Oakland County Small Business Development Authority are sponsoring a professional education seminar for retailers and other business owners next week in Royal Oak.
Capitalize on Visual Merchandising
and Display
Date: Thursday, June 21
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Location: Baldwin Theater, Royal Oak
Description: Store design experts Michael Crosson, of JGA Inc.
in Southfield, and Denise Schroeder, of Image Accomplice in Harrison Township,
will help retailers use atmosphere, color and lighting to create a total
visual environment that appeals to their customers and drives sales. Participants
will receive advice tailored to their specific needs.
Cost: $15 for members of the sponsoring organizations, $25 for
non-members
To register: Contact MRA's Robin Gregory at 800.366.3699 or rsgregory@retailers.com.
"Capitalize on Visual Merchandising and Display" is one in a series of 10 business seminars being offered throughout the state this spring by MRA's Michigan Retailers Academy. MRA also offers online education through its website at www.retailers.com.
The Michigan Retailers Association is the unified voice of retailing in Michigan and the nation's largest state trade association of general merchandise retailers. MRA's more than 5,500 retail business members operate more than 12,000 stores across the state.
