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Retailers experiencing roller coaster summer in sales numbers
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3-month prediction drops following two months of positivity
Every now and then we stumble upon gems from our archives. May 28, 1913 The cornerstone is laid at...
June is Youth Employment Month in Michigan. Give young adults the opportunity to gain work...
Summer in Michigan brings us a higher heat index and an increased chance of severe storms. Here’s...
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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:...
Becky Beauchine Kulka, MRA board and division member Photo by Trumpie Photography, 2019 The...
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Q & A with Travel Michigan’s David Lorenz and MDA’s Dana Walker BY: SHANDRA MARTINEZ As...
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Sometimes I feel like a broken record. As we wrap up meetings with most of the newly-elected...
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Over the last few editions of the Michigan Retailer magazine, I’ve walked you through how to pick...
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BY: Andrea Bitely, MRA Vice President of Marketing and Communications
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By: Anita Fox, Director of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services The...
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For retailers, good customer service is absolutely essential to success. Effective customer service...
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Regulations Affecting Your Business Retailers seeing nationwide fake cash card scam Nationwide...
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If you’re looking for the next thing to change the world, look no further than artificial...
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Michigan Retailers Association is awarding 12 college students with scholarships totaling $42,000...
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Outlook rises for second consecutive month; 70% predict sales increase Michigan Retailers...
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The General Sales Tax Act, MCL 205.51 et seq., and the Use Tax Act, MCL 205.91 et seq., were...
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67 percent of Michigan retailers anticipate strong next quarter
What is a chargeback? A chargeback, also referred to as a payment dispute, occurs when a cardholder...
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MRA campaign teaches consumers the economic benefits of shopping locally; if Michigan consumers...
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Ensuring the voices of Michigan retailers are heard in Lansing and Washington, DC is one of...
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By: Randall Harrison, State Assistant Administrator, Labor Division, Michigan Department of Labor...
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The next two years are going to be different. But they always are. New legislative leadership...
The Gemmen Family- Andrew and Jennifer Gemmen and sons Jack (left) and Aiden (right). Gemmen’s Ace...
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Regulations Affecting Your Business State set to repeal Right-to-Work law By the time you read...
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As we welcome Spring with open arms, we also approach the end of another tax season. While most...
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As a member of Michigan Retailers Association, we’re here to help you grow your business. What...
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The MRA campaign teaches consumers the economic benefits of shopping locally.
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A circuit breaker failed at MRA world headquarters, causing my office temperature to plummet to...
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The fifth-generation business is on the cutting edge of modern beekeeping
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50 percent of Michigan retailers reported an increase in sales in Feb.
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33 percent report increase, 61 percent anticipate continued growth
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives. Back in the early 2000s, the Michigan...
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Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced it is recognizing six legislators for their...
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Two Michigan gift shows will host in-person events in Gaylord on April 3-5.
Originally joining Michigan Retailers Association as the “Michigan Tire Dealers and Retreaders...
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As a small business owner, it’s important to stay on top of payment industry regulations and trends...
Download, print, and keep this sheet to connect with key contacts at the Capitol in 2023-24.
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With holiday decorations no longer brightening your store, it can feel like there is less sparkle.
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By: Shandra Martinez
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MRA’s annual scholarship competition has launched for the 2023-24 academic year. The Foundation...
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By: Glenn White, Deputy Treasurer, Revenue Services, Michigan Dept. of Treasury
The Michigan Grocers Fund was established in 2014 with the sole purpose of keeping members’...
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By: Andrea Bitely, Vice President, Communications and Marketing
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Congress expands protections for pregnant and nursing employees The 2023 omnibus appropriations...
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By: Thomas Clement, Vice President, Operations and General Counsel
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By: William J. Hallan, President & CEO of Michigan Retailers Association
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On a 100 point scale, Michigan retailers hit only 41.2 – below the 50 point midline
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NOTICE FROM MI WIC: TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE FORMULAS ENDING FEBRUARY 28
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Michigan Retailers Foundation, a division of Michigan Retailers Association, has kicked off its...
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With 50 the breaking point of positive and negative sales, 52% of retailers report a positive...
The annual Michigan Retailers Scholarship competition begins on Jan. 1, 2023. Those eligible to...
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Placing orders to stock your retail store can take time and effort, and knowing that the products...
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The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today reported that credit card sales were up 3.88 percent...
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?...
Use these special dates as a reason to celebrate the start of 2023.
Create a cozy atmosphere and take the chill off your winter blues We’re all aware of what January...
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MRA’s Ask Us First program connects members directly to our team to provide key information to help...
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...
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By: Andrea Bitely VP, Communications and Marketing
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Healthy competition is generally thought to be good for all involved, but not everyone agrees when...
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Lately, in an effort to clean up my email inbox, I’ve been on an unsubscribe mission. Perhaps it...
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Michigan Retailers Association Survey Reports Sizable Decrease in October over September Sales
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Our Friends of Retail were largely successful with 60 of our 71 general-election candidates winning...
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Open Enrollment Period this year from November 1...
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September Retail Index rating also higher year-over-year
Bill Bednarick’s trip to the Meauwataka General Store in Cadillac during Buy Nearby Weekend (Oct....
When a worker is injured on the job, the sooner a claim is reported, the better. Wage loss benefits...
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.
Shop local, enter photo contest, visit participating retailers for dealsWhitmer recognizes Buy...
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This past August was the annual meeting for MRA, MRS, and RIC, with each entity holding Board of...
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By: Rachel Schrauben
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Is your business PCI Compliant? If not, you might be at a higher risk for security breaches and/or...
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By: Shandra Martinez Photos By: Josh Delany
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Contact Customer Service at 800.563.5981, option 2, with any questions.
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Social media can be a powerful tool to grow your business, but with great power comes the great...
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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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By: Dave Kelly, CTO – SensCy
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By: William J. Hallan, President and CEO
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By: Thomas Clement, MRA Vice President, Operations and General Counsel
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Retailers report comparative back-to-school sales versus last year, but lower overall sales
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Protect your business and avoid payment disputes. For a step-by-step guide, use the Reason Code...
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Inflation concerns, hiring challenges still reported
The following is attributable to Michigan Retailers Association President and CEO William J. Hallan:
Michigan Retailer March 2000 Vol. 25, Issue 2 Take a look back at Foundation statistics from 2000.
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