MRA reports July retail sales drop following strong June
Labor shortage continues, MRA awaits back-to-school stats
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association today reports a decrease in retail sales in the month of July, over June.
The July Retail Index survey came in at 59.1,
Legally Speaking: August 2021
Avoiding premium increases in workers’ compensation insurance
By TOM CLEMENT, MRA VP of Operations & General Counsel
Workers’ compensation claims are an unfortunate reality for employers of all sizes.
News From The State Capitol
July/August 2021
By Amy Drumm, SVP of Government Affairs, MRA
VETOED: REBATE FOR SALES/USE TAXES PAID ON PPP PURCHASES
Retailers and business owners should be dismayed that politics got in the way and caused the veto of a set of bills (HB 4224-4225).
Data security is a journey, not a destination
National Payment Processing Expert John Mayleben offers tips
By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
“It doesn’t ever end because, on any given day, the bad guys figure out a new way to steal from us,” says John Mayleben,
5 steps you must take BEFORE creating a video
How do you create videos that get watched and shared?
Tracey Spaulding of Cold Box Films offers tips
Let’s make a video!” You’ve probably heard this phrase once or said it yourself.
5 costly workers’ comp claims mistakes to avoid
Workers’ comp claim mistakes add unnecessary costs to your bottom line
By BRETT GERRISH
Retailers Insurance Company works on behalf of businesses across the state and, while many are doing all the right things,
USA-IT: Curbing illegal trade in Michigan
By KRISTIN REIF, Director of External Affairs, Philip Morris International
Illegal trade is slippery
Illegal trade takes many nefarious forms and is perpetrated by a shadowy web of criminal and terror organizations.
In Her Own Words: thistle’s Deidre Weller
Deidre Weller’s love for fashion took a backseat as she worked as a public accountant and then in healthcare finance for 30 years. However, during her shopping trips, she could see there were opportunities to improve customer service in some of the boutiques she frequented.
MRA reports June retail sales continue on the uptick
Labor shortages impacting product lead times and prices
LANSING, Mich. – As Michiganders return to their pre-pandemic lifestyles, Michigan retailers continue to see a rebound in sales noting an uptick in June over the previous month.
