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Over the past several months, Michigan Retailers Association’s Marketing and Communications team...
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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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As the nation’s largest state retail trade association, Michigan Retailers Association has an...
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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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Retailers from every corner of Michigan gathered in Lansing on April 23 for MRA’s 2025 Capitol Day...
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By Shandra Martinez
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We know creative marketing is important, and that good marketing can make or break a business. But...
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Law Changes Coming in June and July 2025 Michigan’s Slow Budget Summer With divided government and...
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A few weeks ago, I was in Washington, D.C. where I had the opportunity to meet Chief Justice John...
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Michigan retailers have a global reach, sourcing products and serving customers around the world....
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For 85 years, the core mission of Michigan Retailers Association has been to advocate for our...
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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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Every year many of us go through the usual spring cleaning routine including tasks like...
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In March, I had the pleasure of attending Crain’s Power Breakfast, themed “Women Who Mean...
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This is your opportunity to celebrate small businesses, all month long. Whether you’re pouring...
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By Rachel Schrauben Photos By Alison Jakubcin for the Alpena DDA In 2020, social districts were...
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A conversation between MRA’s VP of Government Affairs, Andrew Beardslee, and MRA’s VP of...
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What Michigan Retailers Need to Know On Oct. 1, 2026, Michigan will implement significant...
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By: Shandra Martinez The jewelry store has evolved while preserving family legacy and...
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By: Sean Egan Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity Wage and Hour Division ...
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Sometimes there is nothing better than that first glimpse of spring. It’s a season that inspires...
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Law Changes Coming in April and May 2025 ESTA Sample Handbook Language Available After the...
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Hi, I’m Drew Beardslee, the new Vice President of Government Affairs for Michigan Retailers...
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Retail Index down over 20 points
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By: Drew Beardslee – VP, Government Affairs
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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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By Shandra Martinez
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Members of the Michigan Retailers Association have access to a powerful resource — “Ask Us First.”...
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Many of today’s most well-known and successful brands incorporate a cause or element of charity...
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Maloney Carpet One’s St. Patrick’s Day Sale blends tradition, community connection and innovative...
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MRA’s Bill Hallan and Amy Drumm joined Michigan State Senator Joe Bellino (R) and State...
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For small business owners in Michigan, adopting a sustainable approach is not only...
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Fixing the Earned Sick Time Act Lawmakers were unable or unwilling to reach an agreement on...
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Recently, our new VP of Communications, Victoria Veda, had several members of the MRA team...
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Law Changes Coming in February and March 2025 Earned Sick Time Act As the clock ticks down to...
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In 2022, Michigan Retailers Association and many of our members were a critical voice in support of...
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While the TikTok ban on January 18 and 19 only lasted about 12 hours, it forced many businesses to...
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Retailers boast strong optimism heading into 2025
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Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) launched its annual scholarship competition on Jan. 1, 2025....
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Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is hiring for Vice President, Government Affairs.
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Holiday shopping drives a second consecutive month of positive sales activity
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Member engagement is the heartbeat of our organization. It’s members like you who make us who...
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Five Tips to Raise Mental Health Awareness in Retail Retail can be a demanding environment for...
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives. Michigan Retailer Vol. 1, No. 1, 1975
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Speaker-elect Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, is state representative for the 42nd House...
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Michigan Retailers Association to Award 14 Scholarships for 2025-26 Academic Year Michigan...
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Law Changes Coming Dec. 31/Jan. 1 Federal overtime rule invalidated: no change to wage...
Retailers face a challenging dilemma when combating retail crime: locking up merchandise may...
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Elected on Nov. 5, 2024, Michigan Retailers Association congratulates our Friends of Retail!
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Update: Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Lifted by United States Supreme Court Published: Jan....
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As you read this, I’ll probably be camped out in the Michigan Capitol building on the black and...
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Erin Acheson, VP of Marketing for ZeroEyes
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Having a strong marketing strategy foundation is important for every business. As you’re planning...
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With the election behind us, one might think we could finally all take a collective deep breath and...
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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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The “Shop 3 Challenge” and “Michigan Monday” bring awareness and support to Michigan-based retail...
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3-month optimism highest since summer 2023
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Pictured with MRA’s Senior VP, Gov. Affairs Amy Drumm, Congressman John James (MI-10), and...
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Open Enrollment Period this year from Nov. 1...
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James Carville, Bill Clinton’s political advisor famously said in 1992, “it’s the economy,...
Calling all next-generation leaders! Become a visible member of the retail community and ensure the...
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives. Michigan Retailer September/October 1979
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By Shandra Martinez In picturesque Glen Arbor, a small town famous for its proximity to Sleeping...
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At the Annual Meeting held in late August, the Michigan Retailers Association, Michigan...
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Fight Retail Crime Day – Oct. 24, 2024 This day of action unites the retail industry in...
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Editor’s Note: This article should be read consecutively with Tom Clement’s Mothering Justice v...
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Editor’s Note: This article should be read consecutively with Amy Drumm’s Seeking Implementation...
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MRA’s 2024 General Election Friends of Retail The Michigan Primary Election saw over 2 million...
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On Nov. 5, 2024, Americans will participate in the most important aspect of our democracy – the...
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Shop local, visit participating retailers, and Keep Your Money in Michigan© Businesses and...
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100-point Index marker sees a 2.6-point decline in August, but towers over 2023 numbers by more...
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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
Over the past year, private label products have constituted nearly 23% of unit sales across ten...
The 100-point Index provides a snapshot of the state’s overall retail industry. Index values...
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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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It’s election season. Yes, again. Most people are sick of campaign ads and campaign promises,...
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FMI’s newest edition of our annual survey, U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2024: Finding Value,...
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On July 1, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) properly ruled against the Federal Reserve...
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Federal Department of Labor Overtime Rule threshold increased July 1 On July 1, 2024, the salary...
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I’ve talked a lot about organized retail crime over the years, but a couple of weeks ago it hit...
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Michiganders’ local purchases make a difference
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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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It is our priority to ensure that you are kept up to date with changes that might impact your...
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Index number still below positive threshold
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MRA member shares their personal experience.
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LANSING, MI – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is proud to announce that 81 legislative...
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