Data breaches and marijuana
Senate committee talks data breaches
The Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee recently heard testimony on data security legislation that MRA staunchly opposes and will hold a second hearing this week.
Michigania: A store that exemplified Pure Michigan
By MEEGAN HOLLAND
They shared three loves: Michigan, Lansing and doing work that matters.
If anyone epitomized the Buy Nearby philosophy of the Michigan Retailers Association,
Troubling data security bills up Tuesday
Robaire’s Bakery owner Dina Desormes of Mount Pleasant: In her own words
By RACHEL SCHRAUBEN
If you go to Robaire’s Bakery Facebook page, you won’t see owner Dina Desormes’ name. But make no mistake, the French native has been the force behind the popular stop in Mount Pleasant since 1961.
March sales up after rough February
LANSING – Michigan took a leap in the right direction, with a large increase in retail sales in March, according to the latest Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit branch.
Gov’t Affairs News: use tax responsibility and restocking of popular beer/wine
Despite the snow and ice, it’s spring in Michigan
This update covers the tail end of the March session prior to the legislature’s two-week spring break and legislators’ first week back in regular session.
Musings: After 22 years, a new look
By JAMES P. HALLAN,
MRA President and Chief Executive Officer
Spring means new beginnings and that applies to The Retailer as well. By now,
Michigan Retail Association Executive Amy Drumm nationally recognized for public affairs efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today recognizes the extraordinary leadership in public affairs, industry relations and community relations of Amy Drumm, vice president of government affairs for the Michigan Retailers Association.
New member benefit: Discounted payroll processing with ConnectPay
The Michigan Retailers Association and ConnectPay are announcing a partnership that adds a valuable benefit available to MRA members.
ConnectPay, which processes payroll and payroll taxes for thousands of small businesses across the nation,
