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For as long as Alpena High School students can remember, the Campus Closet has been open for...
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By: Lisa J. Reibsome If you’re looking to buy bacon 10 different ways, Alward’s Market in Hale...
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An unfortunate reality of owning and operating a retail store is dealing with problem customers....
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Every year my family watches the Kentucky Derby. We draw names, put a few dollars in the pot, and...
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Retailers note hiring and inflation concerns
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Needed Action by MRA Members: None. What we know Yesterday afternoon, Michigan Court of Claims...
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Michigan Retailers Association President and CEO William J. Hallan today joined Governor Gretchen...
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Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today welcomes Andrea Bitely as its new Vice President of...
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This week MRA’s Legislative Committee designated 99 legislative candidates as Friends of Retail; 66...
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Michigan Retailers Association applauds legislators for approving legislation and a budget that...
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Retail sales increase for first month since February
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Last month, the legislature took steps to crack down on Organized Retail Crime (ORC). The Michigan...
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By: Shandra Martinez
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MRA VP of Operations and General Counsel Tom Clement not only drafted the organization’s pet...
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Providing safe and tasty treats to our furry family members.
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Positive outlook remains high among Michigan business owners
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Michigan Retailers Association is awarding 12 college students with scholarships totaling $42,000...
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Four grants of $7,500 awarded to Ada, Cadillac, St. Johns, and Vassar
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POSITION: Vice President, Communications & Marketing LOCATION: Lansing, Michigan
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Retailers attribute sales decline to higher prices
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives. With summer hiring season nearing and...
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Miguel Ferreira, entrepreneur, prolific writer, founder of the newsletter, Creative Samba, and CEO...
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Join us June 9 for Retail’s Night Out How long has it been since you’ve been able to connect with...
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Appropriate insurance coverage and the associated premium are calculated risks for both consumer...
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Every Monday, the Michigan Retailers Association management team meets to collectively review all...
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Retailers report a sales rebound after a slow start to 2022
After working part-time for minimum wage at a local restaurant, Blake Tuttle did the math: work for...
Four grants of $7,500 each to be awarded to communities looking to promote downtown retail
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Retailers report a slightly slower start to 2022 than reported in 2021 Michigan Retailers...
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Association will now award 12 $3,500 scholarships for 2022-2023 school year Michigan Retailers...
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BY: SHANDRA MARTINEZ
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives. In honor of Women’s History Month in...
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General Tips for Credit Card Processing MRA’s customer service representatives, such as Tamara...
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By TOM CLEMENT, MRA VP, Operations and General Counsel
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Additional Justice System Reforms Could Help BY: CEO Action for Racial Equality
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As the father of three, including Olivia, my 11-year-old, I’m used to the occasional eye-roll....
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You may have noticed that we’ve added a little feature called “From the Archives” as a nod to the...
Wren Home, LLC was a long-time dream. Dimondale resident Lisa Gnass grew up with a passion for...
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Retailers report strong rise in sales over November and year-over-year LANSING, Mich. – Michigan...
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Retailers report strong sales during extended holiday shopping weekend LANSING, Mich. – Michigan...
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By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
‘Tis the season of giving, but English Gardens, with six locations in the southeastern portion of...
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The answers may lie in your POS system. Top five ways your POS can eliminate problem areas in your...
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Eight in 10 consumers will see the world as ALL digital Consumers have rapidly increased their...
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When the tough gets going and encounters a pandemic, the tough change course. How VIP mapped a new...
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By TOM CLEMENT, MRA VP, Operations and General Counsel
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By SHANDRA MARTINEZ Photos THE ALPENA NEWS
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Ah, predictions! Marketers like me love predictions. That and looking at trends. Trends and...
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The December 2021/January 2022 issue of the Michigan Retailer is now online. You’ll find member...
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Optimism grows for sales increases through January 2022
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INFORM Act looks to curb prolific organized retail crime that negatively impacts Michigan retailers
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Michigan retailers remain hopeful for sales to finish strong this year LANSING, Mich. – Michigan...
Heather Zinn, owner of The Cheese Lady in Grand Rapids, shares how the other Cheese Lady locations...
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Sales plateau last two months, retailers remain hopeful for stronger sales in Q4
Shop local, enter photo contest, get deals at participating retailers
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Labor shortage continues, MRA awaits back-to-school stats LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers...
Deidre Weller’s love for fashion took a backseat as she worked as a public accountant and then in...
Wilda and Ken Hopper opened Bird’s Eye Outfitters in 2016 to inspire others to get active, eat...
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MRA’s annual scholarship competition is awarding 26 college students with scholarships totaling...
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Michigan Retailers Association today reports a decrease in retail sales, month-over-month, for the...
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Michigan Retailers Association today reports another large increase in retail sales in March,...
The corner of Fulton St. W. and Valley Ave. N.W. has been the home of Ball Park Floral & Gifts in...
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The April/May issue of the Michigan Retailer is now available!
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Michigan retailers reported a large jump in February sales over January, now reporting three months...
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers reported an increase in January sales over December, now...
Mast Shoes was founded in 1942 on Main Street in Ann Arbor by Walter and Helen Mast. Their...
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Have a business- or law-related question? Email askusfirst@retailers.com or call 800.366.3699. Our...
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Michigan retailers reported an increase in their December sales over November, thanks in part to...
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MRA President and CEO Bill Hallan prepared a letter to the Michigan Department of Health and Human...
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers reported a decrease in November sales over October, but remain...
Supporting our hometown retailers is more important than ever during this holiday season. To...
In 1979, Jennifer Reattoir’s grandparents finished construction of a building in downtown Sault...
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LANSING, Mich. – This holiday season Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is calling on...
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers reported that although overall sales decreased in October from...
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced Jennifer Rook will join the...
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers reported a large upswing in September sales over August.
Sault Ste. Marie native wins $500 gift card on Buy Nearby Weekend
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers reported a small month-over-month drop in August sales after a...
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers saw another month of increased sales as stores’ doors remain...
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LANSING, Mich. – June retail sales saw a measured upswing as many stores were allowed to reopen.
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MRA’s annual scholarship competition is awarding 24 college students with scholarships totaling...
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LANSING, Mich. – May retail sales continued to tank with stores shut down for most of the month.
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LANSING, Mich. – Most stores were forced to close through the entirety of April due to the...
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Michigan Retailers Association has been lobbying the Governor’s office for many weeks to allow...
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LANSING, Mich. – The pervasive business shutdown prompted by COVID-19 hit Michigan retailers hard,...
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