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From the Archives: Mieras Family Shoes

Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.

Twenty years ago, Jeff Joyce and his sister, Shari Welch, were featured in our Michigan Retailer magazine.

MRA’s Annual Buy Nearby Weekend is Oct. 7-9

Buy Nearby Weekend

Shop local, enter photo contest, visit participating retailers for deals
Whitmer recognizes Buy Nearby Weekend

Shops and stores on Main Streets and Michigan Avenues across the state will join the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) this weekend in celebration of Buy Nearby Weekend.

New Faces Join Boards of Directors

This past August was the annual meeting for MRA, MRS, and RIC, with each entity holding Board of Directors elections. We are pleased to introduce our new board members and provide a brief biography of each.

10 Fall-inspired promotions to get shoppers inside your doors

Fall Inspired

By: Rachel Schrauben

As the temperature falls, along with the leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes are sipped, it’s easy to get excited about the return of fall.

As store owners,

Payment Processing: Customer Service Tips

Contact Customer Service at 800.563.5981, option 2, with any questions.

General Tips

  • If you receive a gratuity greater than 20% of the original sale amount,

Voting Guide: Friends of Retail

The Michigan Primary election saw 2.1 million voters across the state of Michigan, and amongst the winners were 71 Friends of Retail. 

“MRA’s Friends of Retail have demonstrated they will advance public policy benefitting Michigan’s retail sector and consumers across our state,” William J.

Creative Counsel: Which Social Media Platforms Should Your Business Use?

Social media can be a powerful tool to grow your business, but with great power comes the great responsibility to keep up the posting, commenting, and replying.

How do you decide which platforms to use and how much time to dedicate to growing and maintaining these accounts?