Michigan Retailers’ June Sales Down from May
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Michigan Retailers Association today reports that June 2024 sales dropped from May, landing at 43.3 on the 100-point Retail Index. The May 2024 Retail Index came in at 47.4.
The 100-point Index provides a snapshot of the state’s overall retail industry.
MRA designates 81 candidates as Friends of Retail
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LANSING, MI – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is proud to announce that 81 legislative candidates running for the Michigan House of Representatives have been designated as Friends of Retail for the 2024 August 6 primary election.
Thirteen Students Receive 2024-25 Michigan Retailers Foundation Scholarships
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Michigan Retailers Association is awarding 13 college students with scholarships totaling $45,500 for the 2024-25 academic year. The awards are funded by the Michigan Retailers Foundation, the mission of which has always been to support the educational advancement of retail employees.