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On the Shores of Lake Superior, Resort Operators Rely on MRA’s Retail Tools By Shandra Martinez
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By Shandra Martinez
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By Rachel Schrauben Photos By Alison Jakubcin for the Alpena DDA In 2020, social districts were...
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By: Shandra Martinez The jewelry store has evolved while preserving family legacy and...
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By Shandra Martinez
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Maloney Carpet One’s St. Patrick’s Day Sale blends tradition, community connection and innovative...
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By Shandra Martinez In picturesque Glen Arbor, a small town famous for its proximity to Sleeping...
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When C&O Sportswear began in 1976, it was Tim Macgregor and a childhood friend selling T-shirts out...
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By: Jim Karshner The freshly painted mural on the north side of his Rogers City furniture store is...
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Mackinac Island Bicycle Shop and Mac’s Marina are all about being full service.
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Hesperia Sport Shop and Frank’s Great Outdoors have a lot in common
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Swift Hardware in Houghton has been an essential part of the Upper Peninsula for 155 years. From...
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Whether you are coming from the east or the west, driving into Munising offers beautiful sights....
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Tourists visiting Marquette make time to visit Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers, even if they aren’t...
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By Andrea Bitely Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is a small town with a big presence for the U.S....
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Three family businesses share stories of retailing in the Upper Peninsula By Shandra Martinez
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Independent grocers Ric’s Food Center in Mount Pleasant and Park Street Market in Kalamazoo take...
After 44 years, Mike Monahan, owner of Monahan’s Seafood in Kerrytown, is passing the business on...
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A leisurely drive through the forest led to ownership of a rural general store.
Every now and then we stumble upon gems from our archives.
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By Shandra Martinez
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How five generations of the Winglemire family created Michigan’s oldest family-owned furniture...
All aboard the Brink’s Ice Cream Express! Brink’s Ice Cream Express, located in the heart of...
Orin Jewelers in Northville celebrates their 90th Anniversary in 2023! The store held a special...
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With locations in two popular beach towns, the retailer draws loyal locals and tourists alike By:...
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BY: Andrea Bitely, MRA Vice President of Marketing and Communications
The Gemmen Family- Andrew and Jennifer Gemmen and sons Jack (left) and Aiden (right). Gemmen’s Ace...
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The fifth-generation business is on the cutting edge of modern beekeeping
Originally joining Michigan Retailers Association as the “Michigan Tire Dealers and Retreaders...
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By: Shandra Martinez
Bill Bednarick’s trip to the Meauwataka General Store in Cadillac during Buy Nearby Weekend (Oct....
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.
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By: Shandra Martinez Photos By: Josh Delany
For as long as Alpena High School students can remember, the Campus Closet has been open for...
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By: Lisa J. Reibsome If you’re looking to buy bacon 10 different ways, Alward’s Market in Hale...
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By: Shandra Martinez
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Providing safe and tasty treats to our furry family members.
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The flower shop Barbara Hollowick started in 1979 has put down deep roots in East Lansing. Her...
After working part-time for minimum wage at a local restaurant, Blake Tuttle did the math: work for...
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BY: SHANDRA MARTINEZ
Wren Home, LLC was a long-time dream. Dimondale resident Lisa Gnass grew up with a passion for...
‘Tis the season of giving, but English Gardens, with six locations in the southeastern portion of...
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When the tough gets going and encounters a pandemic, the tough change course. How VIP mapped a new...
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By SHANDRA MARTINEZ Photos THE ALPENA NEWS
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The December 2021/January 2022 issue of the Michigan Retailer is now online. You’ll find member...
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In a city known for its world-class institutions, the Ann Arbor retailer is a destination that has...
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By SHANDRA MARTINEZ Photos STEVE JESSMORE
Heather Zinn, owner of The Cheese Lady in Grand Rapids, shares how the other Cheese Lady locations...
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How do you create videos that get watched and shared? Tracey Spaulding of Cold Box Films offers...
Deidre Weller’s love for fashion took a backseat as she worked as a public accountant and then in...
In April, MRA President and CEO Bill Hallan recognized Westlund’s Apple Market as a Michigan...
Wilda and Ken Hopper opened Bird’s Eye Outfitters in 2016 to inspire others to get active, eat...
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MRA Member Karey Robinette offers tips on surviving a social media firestorm By JENNIFER ROOK
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By SHANDRA MARTINEZ Photos STEVE JESSMORE
The corner of Fulton St. W. and Valley Ave. N.W. has been the home of Ball Park Floral & Gifts in...
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The April/May issue of the Michigan Retailer is now available!
Mast Shoes was founded in 1942 on Main Street in Ann Arbor by Walter and Helen Mast. Their...
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Dublin’s Troy Fischer Keeps the Family Business Thriving in Grandville By JENNIFER ROOK Photos ...
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Carson City Lumber opened in 1928. The family-owned business’ longevity is due to its ability to...
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By MEEGAN HOLLAND Photos STEVE JESSMORE
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By SHANDRA MARTINEZ Photos STEVE JESSMORE
In 1979, Jennifer Reattoir’s grandparents finished construction of a building in downtown Sault...
When you think of a family- and community-focused business, Hastings Ace Hardware would vie for top...
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The Grocers Division of the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is pleased to announce that...
Four years ago, Trevor and Kendra Patterson were selling lumber out of their 3,000-square-foot pole...
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Stationed in “The Cheese Capital of Michigan,” Pinconning Cheese Co. and Fudge Shoppe continues the...
Chesaning’s landmark business one of Carhartt’s oldest accounts
Dearborn Sausage Company, located just outside of Detroit, was founded in 1946 by Victor Kosch....
Christmas comes year-round at Wahmhoff Farms Nursery located in Gobles, west of Kalamazoo. The...
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When two Ann Arbor teachers opened a sporting goods store in 1976 without any business experience,...
When Gus and Fern Kean opened Kean’s Store Company in 1928 the floor space reflected a third of the...
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By RACHEL SCHRAUBEN
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) presented a special plaque and certificate...
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