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Month: December 2023

Michigan Retailers Reports Retail Sales Fall Again

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Retailers report second consecutive month of sales decrease

Michigan Retailers Association today reports that November 2023 sales fell for the second consecutive month, landing at 41.0 on the 100-point Retail Index.

MRA to Award 13 Retailers Foundation Scholarships in 2024

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MRA’s annual scholarship competition will launch on Jan. 1 for the 2024-25 academic year. The Foundation will award 13 scholarships, each worth $3,500. Contributions to the MRA Foundation come from MRA members,

How to Attract New Business in Winter Months

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By: Andrea Bitely, Vice President Communications and Marketing

After the holiday decorations are stored away, the excitement of gift shopping wanes, and Michigan returns to its slate gray skies and dreary late January weather,