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November ballot could see many proposals that impact retailers While it’s still early in the year,...
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This year, Michigan Retailers Association chose two outstanding friends of retail to receive MRA’s...
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By Ally Nemetz, Director, Customer Service and Data Administration
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LANSING – Cold weather and the holiday hangover account for a dip in Michigan retail sales in...
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Governor gives legislature two victories, budget season begins Legislators scored a major victory...
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by John Mayleben
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Gov. Snyder’s last state of the state: jobs, civility and recycling Late last month Gov. Rick...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers saw a significantly better holiday sales season than 2016, according...
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Welcome back and welcome grocers! Legislators are back and wasted no time getting back up to speed....
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By Amy Drumm, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
We’re seeking responsible and outgoing interns to work with the Buy Nearby Guy mascot at community...
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Happy Holidays The legislature adjourned this week for the year and will not return until...
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Effective January 1, 2018, Michigan workers will see an increase in the minimum wage rate from...
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By Amy Drumm, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
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All eyes on Washington Over the past few weeks we’ve seen more action at the federal level on tax...
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Retailers may recall our story about a new deadline for medium- to large-sized employers to start...
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LANSING–Michigan retailers say their sales rose during October compared to September numbers,...
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Legislature takes quick break before year-end push The legislature made sure to rush through a list...
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If you use UPS for your small package residential shipments, expect to see a jump in costs this...
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By Ally Nemetz, Customer Service/Data Administration
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We know it’s a panicky moment when your credit card processing goes down. You’re wondering: Is it...
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by James P. Hallan, MRA President and Chief Executive Officer
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Gov. signs bill preventing local food taxes MRA is thrilled to share that Gov. Snyder signed HB 4999
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LANSING–Michigan retailers say they’re looking forward to a robust holiday shopping season,...
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By William J. Hallan, MRA Executive Vice President, COO and General Counsel
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Because of government postponements, a change in presidential administrations and a lack of...
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By Amy Drumm, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
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by John Mayleben
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A busy two weeks of false starts It’s football season, and the penalty call of a false start, where...
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Michigan Retailers Association awards prize in #buynearbymi photo contest.
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Legislature quickly takes up bills to prevent local taxes on food The House and Senate Michigan...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers reported a slight uptick in sales activity for August over a month...
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LANSING – Michigan Grocers Association and Michigan Retailers Association are proud to announce...
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Welcome back! Legislators returned from summer break this week and session will continue into...
Governor Rick Snyder has proclaimed October 7 and 8 as Buy Nearby Weekend, a special shopping...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers reported a slight drop in sales activity for July over a month ago,...
The National Conference on Weights and Measures rejected a requirement for retailers to have...
Ace Hardware came out on top of a survey of 7,800+ consumers who were asked about their favorite...
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Summer Schriner, owner of Grace Boutique in Lansing’s Old Town, recalls feeling insecure as she...
A new Michigan Retailers Association member that took advantage of MRA’s partnership with Federal...
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Help us celebrate the fifth anniversary of our Buy Nearby campaign! You can do so by participating...
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Three Michigan Retailers Association members joined MRA’s Amy Drumm in Washington to advocate on...
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MRA’s annual scholarship competition is awarding 14 scholarships totaling $20,500 for the 2017-18...
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Michigan Sales After a sluggish start, we are now at the mid-point of a Pure Michigan summer and...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers are on a roll, with June marking the fourth straight month of positive...
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John Mayleben, CPP, is a consultant to Michigan Retailers Association and is MRA’s retired senior...
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by Tom Scott, MRA Senior Vice President Communications and Marketing
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LANSING – Michigan retailers posted their strongest performance of the year in May, pushing up...
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Legislature leaves for summer break This week the legislature adjourned for its annual summer...
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Imagine paying an additional 20 percent tax on many of the products you sell. It would be a...
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by William J. Hallan, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel
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Concealed carry without permit The House narrowly approved legislation on Wednesday that would...
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Swipe fee victory in Congress Earlier this week we learned that leaders in Congress removed language
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LANSING – Michigan retailers expect more of the same after posting positive retail sales during...
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Michigan Supreme Court changes The past two months have seen a number of changes to the makeup of...
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Retailers Insurance Company is a Michigan-based insurer established by Michigan Retailers...
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Sugar-sweetened beverage and snack waiver defeated As the legislature moves closer to finalizing...
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LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced that Meegan Holland will become vice...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers’ spring sales forecasts grew even stronger after their March sales...
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by Ally Nemetz, Director, Customer Service and Data Administration
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by William J. Hallan, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel
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Legislation to discourage property tax appeals reintroduced Legislation creating an unfair property...
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LANSING – More than three of every four Michigan retailers (76 percent) expect to increase their...
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Gas station credit card skimmer legislation reintroduced Legislation to require certain security...
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Many Michigan businesses will be required as soon as July 1 to start using a new, online system to...
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Winter time in Michigan creates numerous seasonal hazards for individuals, especially the risk of...
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Democrats renew push for paid sick leave At a press conference on Wednesday, legislators called for...
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LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association today announced that Tom Scott, senior vice president...
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House committee quickly reports income tax repeal After only one committee hearing, the House Tax...
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LANSING – More than four of five Michigan retailers (82 percent) expect to increase 2017 sales over...
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John Mayleben, CPP, is a consultant to Michigan Retailers Association and is MRA’s retired senior...
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LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association’s Retailers Insurance Company announced the following...
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by William J. Hallan, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel
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Possible income tax cut or repeal at top of House priorities The new 99th legislature is more...
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LANSING – Weaker than expected December sales undercut November gains, producing mixed holiday...
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Governor delivers upbeat State of the State address Governor Rick Snyder delivered his seventh...
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LANSING – Students across Michigan are competing for larger college and training scholarships this...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers are optimistic about the home stretch of holiday shopping and the...
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People often think only about legislation when they hear the term “government affairs,” but MRA...
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Tame lame-duck session ends The 98th Michigan Legislature wrapped up its lame-duck session at a...
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In these times, employers’ risks and exposures are constantly expanding.
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Plastic bag bill heads to governor The Michigan House of Representatives approved SB 853, the...
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by Ally Nemetz, Director, Customer Service and Data Administration
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John Mayleben CPP, is MRA senior vice president technology and new product development and a...
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LANSING – Holiday shoppers in Michigan this Thanksgiving weekend will quickly get into the thick of...
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IMPORTANT UPDATE 11/23/16 Judge blocks start of new overtime rules A federal judge in Texas issued...
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by William J. Hallan, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel
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Government Affairs News update survey MRA sends Government Affairs News updates out every other...
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LANSING – Michigan retailers are forecasting a positive holiday season, with their sales rising by...
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Legislature on break for most of October/November Following three, short weeks of fall session,...
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Michigan Retailers Association awards prize in #ibuynearby photo contest
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LANSING – Michigan retailers’ autumn sales forecasts rose modestly following sluggish sales growth...
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Special deals available to shoppers at upcoming I Buy Nearby Weekend
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by James P. Hallan, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Shoppers supporting retailers such as V&A Bootery benefit community
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LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) announced 2016-17 officers for the MRA Board of...
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Legislature returns for a few weeks Legislators are back at work – for a couple of weeks at least....
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Shoppers supporting retailers such as Linn & Owen Jewelers benefit community LANSING, Mich. —...
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