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MRA is holding a golfing outing for members on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Brookshire Inn and...
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By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
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By BILL HALLAN Retailers are a creative bunch and they’re constantly devising new ways to get...
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ROADS Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced her long awaited solution to fix the roads by proposing a...
MIOSHA funding free sessions for training employees to respond in violent situations
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Stationed in “The Cheese Capital of Michigan,” Pinconning Cheese Co. and Fudge Shoppe continues the...
Have you reviewed your business disaster plan lately? If not, it’s a good exercise to go through...
We’re heading into tornado season, which means employees need to be prepared on the protocols in...
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Spring break Legislators are currently on a two-week spring break. They will return on Tuesday,...
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The frigid temperatures and continuous snow storms across the state slowed retail sales in...
Chesaning’s landmark business one of Carhartt’s oldest accounts
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Whitmer’s first budget is a tax and shift plan On Tuesday, Gov. Whitmer released her first state...
Two MRA employees have earned a prestigious national designation that recognizes professionalism...
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With the upcoming retirement of longtime MRA executive James P. Hallan from the President and CEO...
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One of the most common workplace accidents involves ladder-related injuries. In the United States,...
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Some of the filing requirements for OSHA have been dropped, but some employers still face a March 2...
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New MRA board chair talks about her retail evolution By MEEGAN HOLLAND
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The drop in temperatures coincided with a drop in retail sales in the first month to start 2019,...
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Getting a business loan is made easier, thanks to a new partnership between Michigan Retailers...
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Whitmer’s State of the State: lots of work to do Gov. Gretchen Whitmer gave her first State of the...
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Longtime President James P. Hallan of Michigan Retailers Association announced that he’ll retire on...
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By RETAILERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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November continued the positive sales trend for Michigan retailers, according to the monthly Retail...
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By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
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Perhaps the most famous shoplifting incident occurred when an 8-year-old boy, who was left home...
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Thank you for your membership. As we close out the year, I thought I’d share random year-end...
Dearborn Sausage Company, located just outside of Detroit, was founded in 1946 by Victor Kosch....
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By LAURA J. GENOVICH Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.
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Lame duck session churning along at full speed Two weeks down, two weeks to go. Legislators...
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The Michigan Recycling Partnership applauds state Reps. Lilly, Cole, Rendon, Bellino, and LaFave...
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With the highest number of holiday shopping days and consumer confidence at a high, retailers are...
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October continues to be an excellent month for Michigan retailers, according to the monthly Retail...
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Retailers are looking for employees who can help create gratifying experiences for customers. In a...
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By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
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Michigan’s still a purple state It’s official, Michigan voters shifted the political landscape in...
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By MEEGAN HOLLAND
Christmas comes year-round at Wahmhoff Farms Nursery located in Gobles, west of Kalamazoo. The...
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As the temperatures cooled, September retail sales dipped a bit as well, but the picture is still...
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It’s a cloudy morning in Lansing, and as usual, I’ve arrived before dawn. The coffee has started to...
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By JAMES P. HALLAN,MRA President and Chief Executive Officer
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Aaron Murdick, fifth generation candy maker, carries on family business
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By Shandra Martinez
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A strong summer tourism and back-to-school sales helped Michigan retailers post strong sales in...
Retail businesses across the state will celebrate Buy Nearby Weekend on Oct. 5-7, offering special...
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Michigan Retailers Association’s partnership with MLive.com has resulted in fun videos about the...
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The Michigan Retailers Association Board of Directors is endorsing Republican Bill Schuette for...
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Back-to-school shopping and heavy tourism months in Michigan are to thank for a solid July sales...
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By WILLIAM J. HALLAN, MRA Executive Vice President, COO and General Counsel
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Elections for the Michigan Retailers Association and Retailers Insurance boards will occur at their...
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By Amy Drumm, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
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When two Ann Arbor teachers opened a sporting goods store in 1976 without any business experience,...
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The Grocers Division of the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is pleased to announce that...
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Get ready to vote on Tuesday, August 7 One of the best and easiest ways to make your voice heard...
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Jewelry store owners, take note: For the price of dinner and a movie, you can get access to a...
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By RICK HAGLUND
When Gus and Fern Kean opened Kean’s Store Company in 1928 the floor space reflected a third of the...
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Michiganders sent $18.5 billion out of state in 2017 – money that could have made a difference in...
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Forty-three percent of respondents in a monthly retail survey said their 2018 sales are up from...
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By JOHN MAYLEBEN
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By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
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Cheryl Medler, a Lansing resident, was promoted to vice president, finance. She previously held the...
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MRA’s annual scholarship competition is awarding 19 scholarships totaling $30,000 for the 2018-19...
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By WILLIAM J. HALLAN, MRA Executive Vice President, COO and General Counsel
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After an unseasonably cold April, summer temperatures – and a resulting boost in retail sales...
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WAYFAIR V. SOUTH DAKOTA – A MAJOR RETAIL VICTORY After 26 years and 37 states passing Main Street...
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By JAMES P. HALLAN, MRA President and Chief Executive Officer
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Legislature breaks for summer campaign season After a flurry of last-minute activity, legislators...
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$12 Minimum wage and paid leave proposals submit signatures Two troubling potential ballot...
Retailers Insurance Company has upped its Financial Stability Rating (FSR) from “A Prime...
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One of the benefits of bringing the Michigan Grocers Association into the MRA fold is their annual...
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Unseasonably wintry weather kept customers out of Michigan stores in April, but luckily retailers...
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By MEEGAN HOLLAND, MRA Vice President, Communications and Marketing
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Senate committee talks data breaches The Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee...
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Troubling data security bills to receive hearing tomorrow Legislation sponsored by the chairman of...
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By RACHEL SCHRAUBEN
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LANSING – Michigan took a leap in the right direction, with a large increase in retail sales in...
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Despite the snow and ice, it’s spring in Michigan This update covers the tail end of the March...
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By JAMES P. HALLAN, MRA President and Chief Executive Officer
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The Michigan Retailers Association and ConnectPay are announcing a partnership that adds a valuable...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Food Marketing Institute (FMI) today recognizes the extraordinary leadership in...
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By John Schneider
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How do we develop new legislation? Let’s describe the process – and the important role MRA members...
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Michigan followed the national trend, with a tiny dip in retail sales in February, according to the...
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By William J. Hallan, MRA Executive Vice President, COO and General Counsel
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House committee tackles drug pricing The House Health Policy Committee started work on legislation...
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LANSING – Burke Sage, Michigan Retailers Association’s Business Development Manager, has earned the...
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