Michigan Retailers’ Sales Rise in December, Holiday Season Outperforms Year

Retailers boast strong optimism heading into 2025
Michigan Retailers Association reports that December 2024’s Retail Index rose significantly to 58.2, in comparison to November’s 54.1 on the 100-point Retail Index.
Michigan Retailers Association Seeking Scholarship Candidates for 2025-2026 School Year

Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) launched its annual scholarship competition on Jan. 1, 2025. Fourteen $3,500 scholarships will be awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year. Seven Platinum Legacy Scholarships and seven Michigan Retailers Association Legacy Scholarships will be awarded.
Now Hiring: Vice President, Government Affairs

Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is hiring for Vice President, Government Affairs.
ABOUT MRA: Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is the largest state retail association in the nation. Through its affiliated entities,
Michigan Retailers See Positive Sales Activity in November, Down Slightly from October

Holiday shopping drives a second consecutive month of positive sales activity
Michigan Retailers Association reports that November 2024’s Retail Index dropped minimally to 54.1, in comparison to October’s 54.5 on the 100-point Retail Index.
Membership 2025: Ways to Get Engaged with Michigan Retailers Association

Member engagement is the heartbeat of our organization. It’s members like you who make us who we are. When you engage with Michigan Retailers Association, you help us represent and support you and your business better.
Mental Health in the Retail Space

Five Tips to Raise Mental Health Awareness in Retail
Retail can be a demanding environment for owners and employees alike, and those demands can take a serious toll on mental health and wellbeing.
From the Archives: Michigan Retailer Turns Fifty

Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.
Michigan Retailer
Vol. 1, No. 1, 1975
Since its first issue in 1975, the Michigan Retailer magazine has been a trusted source for retail news,
Supporting Retailers in the Michigan Legislature
Michigan’s retailers bring to our communities the goods that local families need. You deserve a state government that protects your businesses from theft and doesn’t overburden you with high taxes and excessive regulations.
Annual Scholarship Competition Begins Jan. 1

Michigan Retailers Association to Award 14 Scholarships for 2025-26 Academic Year
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is excited to announce the launch of its annual scholarship competition on Jan.