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Maximize your MRA Membership: Ask Us First!

Members of the Michigan Retailers Association have access to a powerful resource — “Ask Us First.” This service allows you to send business, marketing, and legal questions directly to our team for information and insights,

How Brown Sugar & Spice Books Shines a Light on Diversity & Inclusivity

By Shandra Martinez

Jacqueline Galloway-Blake’s pioneering online Metro Detroit bookstore champions diversity, literacy, and representation in education.

Jacqueline Galloway-Blake remembers her frustration when she did an informal survey of New York City’s bookstores in the 1970s and could not find books with Black children as the main characters.

How to Incorporate a Cause Into Your Brand & Marketing

Many of today’s most well-known and successful brands incorporate a cause or element of charity into their marketing. Supporting a cause or charity with your business is a great way to build deeper connections with your customers,