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Behind the Scenes of MRA's Rebrand

Over the past several months, Michigan Retailers Association’s Marketing and Communications team...
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Michigan Retailers Association Unveils New Brand

After 85 years of advocacy and service to the state’s retailers and small businesses, Michigan...
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The Power of the Creative at Work

We know creative marketing is important, and that good marketing can make or break a business. But...
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What is Legislative Advocacy? (and why does it matter?) - MRA

A conversation between MRA’s VP of Government Affairs, Andrew Beardslee, and MRA’s VP of...
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From the CEO: A Season of Change

Sometimes there is nothing better than that first glimpse of spring. It’s a season that inspires...
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Earned Sick Time Act Update: What Retailers Need to Know

By: Drew Beardslee – VP, Government Affairs
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Maximize your MRA Membership: Ask Us First!

Members of the Michigan Retailers Association have access to a powerful resource — “Ask Us First.”...
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How to Incorporate a Cause Into Your Brand & Marketing

Many of today’s most well-known and successful brands incorporate a cause or element of charity...
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From the CEO: The Spirit of a Michigan Retailer

Recently, our new VP of Communications, Victoria Veda, had several members of the MRA team...
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Legally Speaking: Budget Season and Organized Retail Crime

In 2022, Michigan Retailers Association and many of our members were a critical voice in support of...
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What Retail Marketers Can Learn From the TikTok Ban

While the TikTok ban on January 18 and 19 only lasted about 12 hours, it forced many businesses to...
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Membership 2025: Ways to Get Engaged with Michigan Retailers Association

Member engagement is the heartbeat of our organization. It’s members like you who make us who...
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Mental Health in the Retail Space

Five Tips to Raise Mental Health Awareness in Retail Retail can be a demanding environment for...
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Congratulations to our Friends of Retail!

Elected on Nov. 5, 2024, Michigan Retailers Association congratulates our Friends of Retail!
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Corporate Transparency Act and Your Obligations

Update: Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Lifted by United States Supreme Court Published: Jan....
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Lame Duck 2024: The Rise of Zombie Policies

As you read this, I’ll probably be camped out in the Michigan Capitol building on the black and...
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Annual Marketing Planning Tips for Retailers

Having a strong marketing strategy foundation is important for every business. As you’re planning...
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Retailers Buckle Up for Lame Duck

With the election behind us, one might think we could finally all take a collective deep breath and...

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