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MRA 2005 News Releases

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

  • December 28 - Retailers cut margins to increase holiday sales

  • November 23 - Holiday season to start with optimism amidst challenges

  • October 26 - Michigan retailers project modest holiday gains
  • October 13 - Michigan Jewelers Association announces Jewelry Design Competition winners
  • October 12 - Saline Picture Frames Co. joins online Mall of Michigan
  • October 11 - 2005 Michigan Retailers of the Year announced
  • October 11 - 10 Michigan Centennial Retailers honored

  • September 28 - Retailers eye holiday season with caution
  • September 14 - Michigan Retailers Association elects officers, directors
  • September 14 - Retailers Fund elects officers, trustees

  • August 24 - Michigan Retailers' Sales and Outlook Slip
  • August 1 - Retailer’s contributions lead to new scholarship for Michigan Retailers Association

  • July 27 - Michigan Retail Index rises slightly
  • July 25 - Michigan Retailers Association seeks century-old retailers
  • July 18 - MRA and PartnerShip team up to bring shipping savings to Michigan retailers
  • July 18 - Nominees sought for 2005 Michigan Retailer of the Year
  • July 12 - Mackinac Island Press joins online Mall of Michigan

  • June 22 - Michigan retailers see slight improvement

  • May 27 - Michigan retailers' forecasts cooling
  • May 19 - Flowers Unlimited joins online Mall of Michigan

  • April 27 - Retail ‘wizards’ to speak at education conference
  • April 27 - Michigan retailers' forecasts remain steady
  • April 13 - PhotoWorks joins online Mall of Michigan
  • April 13 - Country Elegance joins online Mall of Michigan
  • April 1 - Natures Photos joins online Mall of Michigan
  • April 1 - Design Works Custom Jewelry Studio joins online Mall of Michigan

  • March 23 - Michigan retailers' sales slide, forecasts inch up

  • February 7 - Michigan Retailers Association announces scholarship program for 2005-06
  • February 4 - Michigan Retailers Association and HRgems launch online employee screening
  • February 3 - Latest compensation survey shows Michigan retailers adjusting benefits
  • February 2 - Michigan Retailers Association announces scholarship program for 2005-06

  • January 26 - Michigan retail industry expects slow start to '05