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Michigan Retailers See Fall in September Sales

3-month optimism highest since summer 2023

Michigan Retailers Association reports that September 2024’s Retail Index decreased to 38.7, in comparison to August’s 44.9 on the 100-point Retail Index.

Open Enrollment is Here

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Open Enrollment Period this year from Nov. 1 through Jan. 15, 2025. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will extend the Open Enrollment Period to Jan.

Two Board Members Advocate in Washington, D.C.

Board members Kendra Patterson, co-owner of Michigan Barn Wood and Salvage, and Andrew Gemmen, co-owner of Gemmen’s Ace Hardware, traveled to Washington D.C. in late July to attend the biannual National Retail Federation’s Retail Advocates Summit.

Dispelling the Myth of “Corporate Price Gouging”

James Carville, Bill Clinton’s political advisor famously said in 1992, “it’s the economy, stupid.” The 2024 election season seems to be taking a page out of that book with campaigns focusing on the impact consumers are feeling related to increased prices due to inflation or “corporate price gouging,” depending on which candidate is speaking.

From the Archives: 1979 Annual Meeting Called Most Successful

Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.
Michigan Retailer
September/October 1979
Vol. 4, No. 5

A multitude of MRA members, staff from Michigan Governor William Milliken,

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Anderson’s Market celebrates 30 years of innovation and community


By Shandra Martinez

In picturesque Glen Arbor, a small town famous for its proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, is Anderson’s Market. As it celebrates its 30th year,

MRA, RIC Boards Announce New Leadership

At the Annual Meeting held in late August, the Michigan Retailers Association, Michigan Retailers Services and Retailers Insurance Company entities held Board of Directors elections.

Bryan Neiman has been elected MRA Board Chair.

Regulatory Rundown: October/November 2024

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Fight Retail Crime Day – Oct. 24, 2024

This day of action unites the retail industry in advocating for legislative solutions to address rising retail crime, theft, and violence. While Michigan has taken great steps to curbing ORC with the Attorney General Nessel’s support and the FORCE team’s success,