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2002 News Releases

For additional information contact Tom Scott, vice president of public affairs and communications, at 517.372.5656 or tscott2@retailers.com.

  • December 23 - Michigan retailers look forward to new year

  • November 27 - Michigan retailers start holiday promotions earlier

  • October 23 - Michigan retailers predict modest gains for holidays
  • October 22 - Retailers call Granholm ‘white paper’ a whitewash
  • October 18 - Retailers endorse Posthumus for governor
  • October 18 - Retailers endorse Cox for attorney general
  • October 14 - 2002 Michigan Retailer of the Year announced
  • October 10 - Michigan Retailers calls furniture ad guidelines flawed

  • September 25 - Michigan retailers eye holiday hiring with caution
  • September 13 - Seminar to enlighten local jewelers
  • September 3 - Michigan Retailers Association elects officers, directors
  • September 3 - Redesigned website offers retailers improved service

  • August 28 - Michigan retailers lower forecasts
  • August 3 - Retailers Fund elects officers
  • August 1 - Dwyer named writer for Michigan Retailers Association

  • July 24 - Michigan retailers expect 3rd Quarter improvement

  • June 26 - Michigan retailers expect better summer
  • June 25 - Nominees sought for 2002 Michigan Retailer of the Year
  • June 12 - Brian Brisbane to service local retailers
  • June 12 - Michigan Retailers Association announces staff promotions
  • June 10 - Fifteen students win Michigan Retailers Association scholarships

  • May 22 - More Michigan retailers predict sales will heat up
  • May 20 - Heirloom Pottery joins online Mall of Michigan
  • May 15 - Retailers Fund outperforms other work comp insurers
  • May 8 - The Columbus Tree joins online Mall of Michigan
  • May 6 - ReaganBridgeen joins online Mall of Michigan
  • May 2 - Seminar shows businesses how to benefit from electronic check acceptance
  • May 2 - Learn to maximize your store's visual appeal in upcoming business seminar

  • April 25 - Learn successful strategies for retail security in upcoming business seminar
  • April 25 - Seminar shows business owners how to reduce the cost of workplace injuries
  • April 24 - Retailers forecast improved 2nd Quarter sales
  • April 23 - Upcoming seminar shows businesses how to develop legendary customer service
  • April 22 - Upcoming business seminar shows retailers how to increase sales creatively
  • April 19 - Fotoworxs joins online Mall of Michigan
  • April 3 - Teysen's Gift Shop joins online Mall of Michigan
  • April 3 - Kent County retailers join online Mall of Michigan
  • April 3 - Michigan jewelers judge design competition
  • April 1 - Area retailers to present seminar on 'Successful Retail Strategies'

  • March 27 - Retailers' outlook continues rising
  • March 11 - 'Successful Retail Strategies' seminar features tips from independent retailers
  • March 5 - Michigan Jewelers Association announces Jewelry Design Competition winners

  • February 27 - 'New and Improved' Michigan Retail Index shows rebounding sales, outlook
  • February 13 - Electric Choice brings savings to Michigan retailers
  • February 11 - Local store joins online Mall of Michigan
  • February 11 - Local store joins online Mall of Michigan
  • February 11 - ComputeRACC joins online Mall of Michigan
  • February 11 - Country Traditions joins online Mall of Michigan
  • February 6 - Michigan Retailers Association announces 2002-03 scholarship competition
  • February 6 - McCurry honored for leadership by Sears African American Network

  • January 28 - 'Mining Diamonds in Your Own Backyard' shows retailers how to
    thrive in uncertain times
  • January 28 - Local store joins online Mall of Michigan
  • January 28 - Local store joins online Mall of Michigan
  • January 23 - Michigan Retailers eye chilly 1st Quarter Sales
  • January 16 - Michigan Retailers Association launches online loss prevention seminar