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Mackinaw City business named Michigan Centennial Retailer

Kristine and Aaron Murdick own and operate Murdicks Famous Fudge in Mackinaw City.

Aaron Murdick, fifth generation candy maker, carries on family business

By Rachel Schrauben

If you’ve ever been to Mackinaw City, there’s a good chance you’ve tasted Murdick’s Famous Fudge.

What’s the future of retail? Detroit conference spotlights 6 trends

By Shandra Martinez

Retailers from around the country gathered recently in Detroit for the design:retail Forum, marking the first time the conference was held in the Motor City.

Retailers gearing up for holidays, higher sales

A strong summer tourism and back-to-school sales helped Michigan retailers post strong sales in August, according to the monthly Retail Index.

Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) conducts the monthly Retail Index survey in cooperation with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit branch.