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by William J. Hallan, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel
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LANSING – Michigan retail sales slowed in June from their strong spring showing but remained...
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Shoppers supporting retailers such as MercuryHead Gallery benefit community GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. —...
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LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced the designation of 71 legislative...
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The Michigan Retail Hardware Association (MRHA) will become a division of Michigan Retailers...
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LANSING – Overall Michigan retail sales remained strong in May, the fourth consecutive month of...
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We all went through the semi-annual ritual of changing our clocks recently, “springing forward” one...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers’ sales and forecasts remained positive in March while slipping only...
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LANSING – Brian Scott, a mid-Michigan resident with solid experience in sales and client service,...
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Recent news reports and the accompanying CCTV video show how quick and easy it is for thieves to...
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2015 is the year of big change in the credit card processing world…
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Apologies to William Shakespeare for that headline. But it makes a dramatic point that can have...
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Plastic bag/container pre-emption bill introduced Legislation to pre-empt local ordinances related...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers boosted their three-month sales forecasts after posting improved sales...
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Many states, including Michigan, have laws that award a salesperson twice the amount of the actual...
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LANSING – Despite a slow start in January, Michigan retailers are forecasting sales growth...
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LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association is offering approximately 36 college scholarships this...
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As most of you are aware (perhaps painfully), there has been a big change in the relationship...
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LANSING – Heat Miser appeared to get the upper hand, as unseasonably warm weather helped push...
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First, credit card truncation means that electronically printed credit card receipts will print...
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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year Holiday break Legislators wrapped up the 2015 session on...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers are looking forward to this big holiday shopping weekend – the final...
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Because they are usually called “gift cards,” it’s easy to think that their main function is to be...
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Visa and MasterCard, in their merchant agreements, do not allow merchants to set a minimum amount...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers rang up slightly better sales in October, according to the latest...
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Legislature takes Thanksgiving/hunting break Legislators headed home this week for a two and a half...
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Failure to follow Visa and MasterCard regulations exactly can leave retailers out in the cold when...
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LANSING – Legislation that would change local property assessment practices on large retail stores...
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LANSING – The Michigan Retailers Association Board of Directors has re-elected all officers for...
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House passes second road funding plan The Michigan House approved yet another road funding plan...
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The widespread distribution of EMV/Chip payment cards and the October 1 shift of liability away...
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LANSING – In its most positive forecast since 2012, Michigan’s retail industry sees a stronger...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers’ sales forecasts have strengthened for the final three months of the...
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A good customer survey includes three types of questions:
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Microbead legislation receives hearing Legislators argued over definitions of “biodegradeable”...
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Assessor overreach legislation introduced Legislation that would require local property tax...
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Many stores offer “customer loyalty” cards that mirror airline frequent flyer miles. The more money...
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Legislators return for fall session After a summer of political turmoil ending in the expulsion of...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers’ sales forecasts remain strong for fall despite a drop in August...
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LANSING – The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) Board of Directors has promoted William J....
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Marquette Businesses Join Buy Nearby Guy Ahead of Labor Day Weekend Festivities MARQUETTE, Mich. —...
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Research shows that only about 20 percent of shoppers will tell you what they’re looking for right...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers’ sales forecasts through October slipped slightly after solid sales in...
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Economies in local communities and all of Michigan benefit when shoppers Buy Nearby
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Traverse City Businesses Join Buy Nearby Guy Ahead of Downtown Street Sale TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. —...
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“2015: Year of Change” keeps living up to its billing.
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LANSING – Michigan retailers’ sales rebounded in June and expectations remained strong for the rest...
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House and Senate divide over summer break All legislators took a one-week break this week, but the...
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Lansing businesses join Buy Nearby Guy at Zoobie’s Old Town Tavern LANSING, Mich. — Old Town...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers’ summer sales forecasts remain strong despite a dip in sales in May,...
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LANSING — Brothers and businessmen Jim, Tom and Mike Schwark of Macomb County have established an...
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The following advice on working with vendors comes from Bob Negen of Whizbang Training in Grand...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers’ sales forecasts remain strong for late spring and early summer,...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers’ sales and forecasts both rose in April, according to the latest...
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LANSING – Legislation approved by the House Tax Policy Committee today is a backhanded attempt to...
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Cranky customers are an inevitable part of doing business with the public. Knowing how to handle...
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Creative window displays are an ideal way to set your business apart from the competition. Windows...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers’ sales rose sharply in March, rebounding from their steep drop in...
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Personal time commitment, quality personnel and an expanded customer base are key factors that...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers’ sales fell along with the temperatures during February, according to...
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LANSING – Seventy-nine percent of Michigan retail businesses expect to grow their sales this year,...
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LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) announced the promotions of Lansing area residents ...
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LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association is offering 34 or more college scholarships this spring...
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LANSING – Most Michigan retailers reported better holiday sales, thanks to a strong December,...
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One of the side effects of recent advances in communication technology is the diminished ability of...
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LANSING – Michigan’s retail industry applauded Gov. Snyder’s signing today of the Main Street...
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Although a retail store’s typical initial markup on merchandise could be 40 percent or more, actual...
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LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) announced the promotion of Darcy Gates CPP, one of...
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) presented a special plaque and certificate...
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LANSING – Despite improved conditions for the start of holiday shopping, Michigan retailers ended...
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LANSING – Miranda Piersol, an Oakland County resident with solid experience in sales and retail,...
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Ray Gronevelt and Mike McDonald, both financial planners with AAA Michigan, provided the following...
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Early signs point to ApplePay indeed becoming the predicted “rising tide” that floats all payment...
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LANSING – James P. Hallan, president and CEO of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA), issued the...
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LANSING – Conditions are good for the official start of the holiday shopping season (regardless of...
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An Arthur Andersen study showed that most small stores are open about 50 hours a week, with 10 of...
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Voters agree Gov. Snyder earned four more years Few experts imagined the governor’s race would be...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers expect better holiday sales this year, their forecasts a blend of...
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Linda Millard presented with check at Gigi’s Mode in Plymouth
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Governor and Legislature Declare Oct. 4 as Get Caught Blue-Handed Day
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Buy Nearby Celebration Benefits Shoppers, Communities and State Economy; One Lucky Shopper Will Win...
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LANSING – Most Michigan retailers are forecasting improved sales for fall, according to the...
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Apple’s much-anticipated announcements of the iPhone 6, iPhone 6+ and the Apple Watch rekindled...
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Plan ahead to create a smooth transition to new owners to ensure a positive future for your...
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LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced the endorsement of Attorney General...
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LANSING – Michigan’s retail industry posted strong sales numbers in July for the second month in a...
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LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association has announced the promotions of three staff members and...
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Light is a powerful tool for attracting customers to your store. A few key principles can help you...
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Until recently, the fees associated with your merchant processing account were a cost of doing...
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LANSING – Michigan’s retail industry rang up its best sales performance in more than three years...
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According to federal copyright law, you must obtain permission for the right to play copyrighted...
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‘Buy Nearby’ Campaign and Mascot Remind Residents to Shop in Michigan
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LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced the endorsement of Governor Rick...
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LANSING — Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced “Friend of Retail” designations for...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers’ outlook rose to its most optimistic level in more than nine years in...
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There are as many ways to motivate salespeople as there are businesses, from sales contests and...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers welcomed a long-awaited rise in sales during April with a burst of...
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LANSING – A hoped-for surge in Michigan retail sales after a long, severe winter never materialized...
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In order to sell products, a state sales tax license is required. According to state law,...
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A good store layout is a powerful tool in retail, with several aspects to consider.
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