Flavored e-cig product ban, wage theft bills introduced
In this issue:
- Agreement reached to complete the budget before roads
- Governor announces flavored vaping/alternative nicotine product ban
- E-prescribing bills reported from house committee
- Bills introduced to bolster AG’s wage theft task force
- Governor proclaims September as Family Meals Month
- Regulatory round-up
Agreement reached to complete the budget before roads
After much back and forth all year and parting shots all summer,
Hiring baby boomers: What you need to know
By Retailers Insurance Company
Baby boomers are altering the workforce. In an economic phase where employers are crying for talent, organizations that learn to accommodate and leverage older workers’ skills will reap benefits.
Capitalizing on Halloween – Go beyond decorating your store
With Halloween spending hovering around the $9 billion mark, you’re crazy not to take advantage of this fun holiday to drive sales.
But don’t wait too long.
Retail Index: Summer weather in July helps Michigan sales
LANSING, Mich. – July was a much better month for Michigan retailers, as parents started back-to-school shopping and summer weather encouraged shoppers to hit the stores after a cold, rainy June.
Jim Hallan: MRA’s President and CEO reflects on his 34-year career
By MEEGAN HOLLAND
“What an honor to represent the retail industry,” Hallan said. “Not many people get to be a spokesperson for thousands of members. It’s your voice that hopefully carries the right message.”
Hallan has witnessed a massive transformation in retail since he joined MRA in 1985.
Attorney Thomas P. Clement named General Counsel for Michigan Retailers Association
LANSING, MI – The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced the appointment of Thomas P. Clement as its General Counsel, effective Sept. 3.
Clement is currently General Counsel for the Michigan Supreme Court,
Retailers report slower sales in June
Retailers reported another dip in sales in June 2019, but retailers across the state remain optimistic sales will be on the upswing in the upcoming months.
The monthly Retail Index survey came in at 42.1,
MRA announces 2019-2020 scholarship winners
21 students receiving Retailers scholarships
MRA’s annual scholarship competition is awarding 21 scholarships totaling $30,000 for the 2019-20 academic year.
The awards are funded by the Michigan Retailers Foundation and contributions from MRA members and other donors.
Upcoming regulations, court discusses adopt and amend
In this issue:
- Marketplace bills reported from committee
- Court hears oral arguments on changes to paid medical leave law
- Democrats road funding plan: raise taxes on businesses
- High court weighs in on nonresident alcohol sale restrictions
- License needed to sell CBD/industrial hemp products
- EEOC pay data due by Sept.
