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By: Andrea Bitely, Vice President of Communications and Marketing
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By: William J. Hallan, President and CEO, Michigan Retailers Association
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By: Thomas Clement, MRA General Counsel and Vice President of Operations
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By: Amy Drumm, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association today reports that February 2024 sales performed...
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Pre-existing conditions are often a natural part of the human experience, especially as people age....
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Each year in February, MRA provides members with a copy of our Year-End Legislative Report. The...
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Each and every month, MRA sends an email to our members to ask a simple question: How were your...
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As we kick off 2024, I thought it might be helpful to provide a quick rundown of some of our...
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With workforce participation lagging well below available job openings and a working environment...
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The colors that are part of your company’s brand are integral to your marketing – and can influence...
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Kristin Beltzer, ChairMichigan Liquor Control CommissionMichigan Department of Licensing &...
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Legislative work officially ceased on Nov. 14. This is earlier than the legislature has adjourned...
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If you’re looking for a new show to binge over the holidays, look no further than All the Light We...
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Advertising is an expensive part of owning a business, but there are steps you can take to put...
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As your voice in Lansing, our job is to raise questions and concerns about government intervention...
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In June, Gov. Whitmer announced the establishment of a council designed to grow Michigan’s...
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In all likelihood, your business accepts payments through Visa and Mastercard. If that is the case,...
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In an increasingly diverse and competitive business landscape, certification as a veteran, woman,...
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Michigan’s 1976 deposit law is older than I am and is poised to have a mid-life crisis. It’s...
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With few exceptions, workers’ compensation insurance is legally required. So rather than bemoaning...
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Being featured in a local newspaper, magazine, or on radio or television is a great way to get free...
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In early 2002, the international shipping company UPS rolled out a new marketing campaign with the...
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Sometimes I feel like a broken record. As we wrap up meetings with most of the newly-elected...
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Over the last few editions of the Michigan Retailer magazine, I’ve walked you through how to pick...
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For retailers, good customer service is absolutely essential to success. Effective customer service...
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MRA’s Ask Us First program connects members directly to our team to provide key information to help...
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By: Andrea Bitely VP, Communications and Marketing
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Healthy competition is generally thought to be good for all involved, but not everyone agrees when...
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Social media can be a powerful tool to grow your business, but with great power comes the great...
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By: William J. Hallan, President and CEO
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By: Thomas Clement, MRA Vice President, Operations and General Counsel
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By Meredith Gremel, former Michigan Retailers Services board member and retired SpartanNash...
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Michelle McFarlandThe Wedding Shoppe, Berkley
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As of July 21, all three of MRA’s Organized Retail Crime (ORC) initiatives have been signed into law
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What is a valid credit card number worth to the bad guys? A lot, it seems.
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