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By Shandra Martinez
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Maloney Carpet One’s St. Patrick’s Day Sale blends tradition, community connection and innovative...
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MRA’s Bill Hallan and Amy Drumm joined Michigan State Senator Joe Bellino (R) and State...
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives. Michigan Retailer September/October 1979
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By Shandra Martinez In picturesque Glen Arbor, a small town famous for its proximity to Sleeping...
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When C&O Sportswear began in 1976, it was Tim Macgregor and a childhood friend selling T-shirts out...
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By: Jim Karshner The freshly painted mural on the north side of his Rogers City furniture store is...
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FMI’s newest edition of our annual survey, U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2024: Finding Value,...
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Federal Department of Labor Overtime Rule threshold increased July 1 On July 1, 2024, the salary...
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Mackinac Island Bicycle Shop and Mac’s Marina are all about being full service.
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Hesperia Sport Shop and Frank’s Great Outdoors have a lot in common
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Retailers from all corners of the state came to Lansing on April 24 to participate in MRA’s Capitol...
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Since joining the Michigan Lottery team in March, I’ve been busy immersing myself in the day-to-day...
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EGLE proposes new hazardous waste rules for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) The...
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Tourists visiting Marquette make time to visit Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers, even if they aren’t...
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Three family businesses share stories of retailing in the Upper Peninsula By Shandra Martinez
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel created the FORCE team and Organized Retail Crime Unit in...
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FedEx and UPS Rates on the Rise Get ready for a hit to your shipping budget in 2024 as FedEx and...
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Jesse Kirchner Administrative Law Specialist, Bureau of Tax Policy Michigan Department of Treasury
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Independent grocers Ric’s Food Center in Mount Pleasant and Park Street Market in Kalamazoo take...
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By Shandra Martinez
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How five generations of the Winglemire family created Michigan’s oldest family-owned furniture...
The Floorcovering Association of Michigan became affiliated with Michigan Retailers Association in...
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Retailers and legislators gathered in Lansing in late April for Capitol Day and MRA’s annual...
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With locations in two popular beach towns, the retailer draws loyal locals and tourists alike By:...
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Ensuring the voices of Michigan retailers are heard in Lansing and Washington, DC is one of...
The Gemmen Family- Andrew and Jennifer Gemmen and sons Jack (left) and Aiden (right). Gemmen’s Ace...
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The MRA campaign teaches consumers the economic benefits of shopping locally.
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The fifth-generation business is on the cutting edge of modern beekeeping
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Placing orders to stock your retail store can take time and effort, and knowing that the products...
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives. Back in 2002, MRA was saying farewell...
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Not a retailer? Not a problem. Dentist? Veterinarian? Chiropractor? Restaurant? Bar? Hotel?...
The Michigan Retail Index is a monthly gauge of key retail activity in Michigan and serves as an...
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Minimum wage increases to $10.10 – Effective Jan. 1, Michigan’s minimum wage rate will increase to...
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.
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By: Shandra Martinez Photos By: Josh Delany
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The Michigan Primary election saw 2.1 million voters across the state of Michigan, and amongst the...
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The effective use of social media as a marketing tool does not typically fall within the purview of...
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Bill Hallan, MRA President and CEO
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Business owners and decision makers from around the state gathered in downtown Lansing on June 9...
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives. Here we feature a Michigan business...
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According to Michigan Retailer Association’s study of retail sales presented in its 2021 Buy Nearby...
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Are your remote workers covered under your workers’ compensation policy? Unfortunately, the answer...
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As more shoppers turn online for their shopping, Retail Reality’s Sarah Donnelly gives tips about...
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Since I wasn’t around for the roaring 1920s, I was hoping that now that it seems like we are...
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The flower shop Barbara Hollowick started in 1979 has put down deep roots in East Lansing. Her...
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