News From The Capitol: Lighter version of normal
By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
We are weeks away from the first 100 days since the start of the new legislative session. While the general public hears a lot about politics during an election season,
Save the date for Buy Nearby Weekend, Oct. 1-3, 2021
BUY NEARBY WEEKEND 2021
Mark your calendars for Buy Nearby Weekend on Oct. 1-3, 2021. The annual celebration of shopping local is celebrated on the first weekend of October.
CEO Bill Hallan: Accepting a world full of risks
We live in a world of risk, yet for the past 12 months, the entire world has collectively locked down in an attempt to reduce the chance of contracting COVID.
In Her Own Words: Ball Park Floral & Gifts’ Jennifer Stehouwer
The corner of Fulton St. W. and Valley Ave. N.W. has been the home of Ball Park Floral & Gifts in Grand Rapids for over a century. Always locally owned and operated,
From the Editor’s Desk: Go Forward! Keep Moving!
By JENNIFER ROOK, MRA Vice President, Communications and Marketing
Spring forward! Spring Ahead! Think Spring! Spring Fever! Or my favorite, Spring is nature’s way of saying,
Read the April/May issue of the Michigan Retailer
The April/May issue of the Michigan Retailer is now available!
This issue is all about moving forward. Our feature story on Vermeulen’s Furniture highlights their winning strategy helping them thrive through the pandemic.
MRA reports February retail sales rise again after positive December and January numbers
Michigan retailers reported a large jump in February sales over January, now reporting three months of positive growth since slower sales in November.
The February Retail Index survey came in at 71.0,
Free COVID-19 signage for your store
Free COVID-19 signage for your store
Click on the link below the photos of the signs that you want to download. A large image of the poster will come up,
MRA reports Michigan retail January sales build on positive December numbers
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers reported an increase in January sales over December, now reporting two months of positive growth since sales were down in November.
The January Retail Index survey came in at 59.4,
