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After 85 years of advocacy and service to the state’s retailers and small businesses, Michigan...
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Retail Index shows sales up year-over-year
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Retailers Adjust to Uncertainty and Predict Steadier Summer Sales
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Michigan Retailers Association is awarding 14 college students with scholarships totaling $49,000...
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Retailers Predict Similar Sales Through July
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Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) has released results from a May 2025 member survey regarding...
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Retailers Report Lowest 3-Month Outlook Since 2023
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Retail Index down over 20 points
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Three-month sales prediction strong through April
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Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is excited to announce that Drew Beardslee has joined our team...
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Retailers boast strong optimism heading into 2025
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Holiday shopping drives a second consecutive month of positive sales activity
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Raising awareness for Michigan-based e-commerce, MRA is encouraging consumers to shop on...
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Retailers mark first positive activity index since June 2023 Michigan Retailers Association...
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3-month optimism highest since summer 2023
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Shop local, visit participating retailers, and Keep Your Money in Michigan© Businesses and...
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Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is pleased to announce Victoria Veda as its new Vice...
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100-point Index marker reaches highest point since February 2024
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The opinion issued today is disappointing and will have an immense negative impact on all...
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Michigan Retailers Association today reports that June 2024 sales dropped from May, landing at 43.3...
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LANSING, MI – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is proud to announce that 81 legislative...
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Michigan Retailers Association is awarding 13 college students with scholarships totaling $45,500...
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Michigan Retailers Association today reports that April 2024 sales dropped slightly, landing at...
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Michigan Retailers Association today reports that March 2024 sales again performed moderately,...
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association today reports that February 2024 sales performed...
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Michigan Retailers Association today reports that January 2024 sales performed moderately, landing...
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December retail sales index up year-over-year
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Retailers report second consecutive month of sales decrease
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Retailers’ 3-month outlook optimism grows as owners look toward 2024.
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Retailers report rollercoaster sales ahead of holidays; Sales down over September 2022 Michigan...
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Downtown Mackinaw City was today named the winner of the second annual Buy Nearby Grant, a $7,500...
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By shifting only 10% of their spending to local Michigan retailers, consumers have the power to...
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38% of retailers report decrease in sales, 3-month outlook expectations remain high
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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
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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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67 percent of Michigan retailers anticipate strong next quarter
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MRA campaign teaches consumers the economic benefits of shopping locally; if Michigan consumers...
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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
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Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced it is recognizing six legislators for their...
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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...
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The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today reported that credit card sales were up 3.88 percent...
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Michigan Retailers Association Survey Reports Sizable Decrease in October over September Sales
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September Retail Index rating also higher year-over-year
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Retailers report comparative back-to-school sales versus last year, but lower overall sales
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Inflation concerns, hiring challenges still reported
The following is attributable to Michigan Retailers Association President and CEO William J. Hallan:
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2022 Buy Nearby analysis estimates significant economic benefits to Michigan if consumers switch to...
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Retailers note hiring and inflation concerns
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Michigan Retailers Association President and CEO William J. Hallan today joined Governor Gretchen...
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Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today welcomes Andrea Bitely as its new Vice President of...
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This week MRA’s Legislative Committee designated 99 legislative candidates as Friends of Retail; 66...
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Michigan Retailers Association applauds legislators for approving legislation and a budget that...
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Retail sales increase for first month since February
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Positive outlook remains high among Michigan business owners
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Michigan Retailers Association is awarding 12 college students with scholarships totaling $42,000...
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Four grants of $7,500 awarded to Ada, Cadillac, St. Johns, and Vassar
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POSITION: Vice President, Communications & Marketing LOCATION: Lansing, Michigan
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Retailers attribute sales decline to higher prices
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Retailers report a sales rebound after a slow start to 2022
Four grants of $7,500 each to be awarded to communities looking to promote downtown retail
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Retailers report a slightly slower start to 2022 than reported in 2021 Michigan Retailers...
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Association will now award 12 $3,500 scholarships for 2022-2023 school year Michigan Retailers...
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Retailers report strong rise in sales over November and year-over-year LANSING, Mich. – Michigan...
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Retailers report strong sales during extended holiday shopping weekend LANSING, Mich. – Michigan...
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Optimism grows for sales increases through January 2022
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INFORM Act looks to curb prolific organized retail crime that negatively impacts Michigan retailers
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Michigan retailers remain hopeful for sales to finish strong this year LANSING, Mich. – Michigan...
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Sales plateau last two months, retailers remain hopeful for stronger sales in Q4
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Michigan businesses continue to battle labor and supply shortages recent pandemic survey finds
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By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
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By SHANDRA MARTINEZ Photos STEVE JESSMORE
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How Apple’s latest iOS update may impact your digital advertising Yes, users gain more control over...
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The Alarming Threat of Ransomware on Small Business Ransomware attacks on businesses large and...
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MRA’s annual scholarship competition is awarding 26 college students with scholarships totaling...
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Michigan Retailers Association today reports a decrease in retail sales, month-over-month, for the...
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MRA Member Karey Robinette offers tips on surviving a social media firestorm By JENNIFER ROOK
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How to keep younger workers safe throughout the season By JENNIFER ROOK
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Michigan Retailers Association today reports another large increase in retail sales in March,...
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By TOM CLEMENT, MRA General Counsel
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By SHANDRA MARTINEZ Photos STEVE JESSMORE
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Campaigns go stale fast. Here are some ideas to keep content fresh By JENNIFER ROOK
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By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
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We live in a world of risk, yet for the past 12 months, the entire world has collectively locked...
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By JENNIFER ROOK, MRA Vice President, Communications and Marketing
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The April/May issue of the Michigan Retailer is now available!
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Michigan retailers reported a large jump in February sales over January, now reporting three months...
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LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers reported an increase in January sales over December, now...
Mast Shoes was founded in 1942 on Main Street in Ann Arbor by Walter and Helen Mast. Their...
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MRA Advocacy efforts paid dividends for members in 2020 By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President,...
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By TOM CLEMENT, MRA General Counsel
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It’s difficult to find inspiration these days. The recent events that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol...
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When making website updates remember your customer. By JENNIFER ROOK
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MEDC’s Michigan Strategic Fund Continues to Help Communities Around Michigan
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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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