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MRA 2006 News Releases

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

  • December 27 - Michigan retailers forecast slower start to '07
  • December 7 - Crown & carriage joins online Mall of Michigan
  • December 7 - The Crown House of Gifts joins online Mall of Michigan
  • December 7 - Dayspring Gifts joins online Mall of Michigan
  • December 7 - Kane & Company joins online Mall of Michigan
  • December 7 - Kormax joins online Mall of Michigan
  • December 7 - Reflections Gift Baskets joins online Mall of Michigan

  • November 30 - Michigan bankers and retailers offer new system to streamline check deposits and processing
  • November 29 - Compensation survey shows Michigan retailers increasing pay, adjusting benefits
  • November 22 - Michigan retailers raring to go!

 

  • October 27 - Michigan Retailers Association elects officers, directors
  • October 27 - Retailers Mutual elects officers, directors
  • October 25 - Michigan retailers forecast better holiday season
  • October 10 - 5 Michigan Centennial Retailers honored
  • October 10 - 2006 Michigan Retailers of the Year announced

  • September 27 - Michigan retailers' sales and forecasts remain down
  • September 15 - New Michigan Retailers Association program offers businesses savings on natural gas bills

  • August 23 - Michigan retailers' sales and forecasts wilt

  • July 26 - Michigan Retailers' Sales Forecasts Rebound

  • June 28 -Michigan retailers' forecasts slip despite stronger May

  • May 30 - Lakeside Academy of Therapeutic Massage joins online Mall of Michigan
  • May 30 - Marshall's Arts joins online Mall of Michigan
  • May 24 - Little change in Michigan retailers' tills
  • May 18 - Sweet Madness Candies joins online Mall of Michigan

  • April 26 - Michigan retailers lower 2nd Quarter forecasts

  • March 29 - Government-Run Computer Sales Plan 'Downloads' on Michigan Businesses.
  • March 22 - Michigan retailers' optimism springs higher
  • March 13 - John Leahy to assist local retailers
  • March 13 - Local store joins online Mall of Michigan
  • March 13 - Panelists to focus on ‘websites that work’ at retail education conference
  • March 2 - Michigan Retailers Association: Employer Health-Spending Mandates 'No Solution'

  • February 22 - Retailers forecast small '06 gains despite stronger January
  • February 14 - Retailers Education Conference set for March 27
  • February 8 - Michigan Retailers Scholarship Fund Tops $1 Million; Competition Begins for 2006-07 College Scholarships
  • February 8 - Michigan Retailers applauds legal challenge to state and local health plan mandates

  • January 25 - Retailers lower sights for 1st Quarter sales
  • January 12 - John Godfrey serves as member of new Retailers Mutual Insurance Company
  • January 12 - Joseph Kay serves as vice chair of new Retailers Mutual Insurance Company
  • January 12 - Dan Marshall serves as member of new Retailers Mutual Insurance Company
  • January 12 - Rod Phillips serves as chair of new Retailers Mutual Insurance Company
  • January 12 - Peter R. Sobelton serves as member of new Retailers Mutual Insurance Company
  • January 12 - Thomas Ungrodt serves as member of new Retailers Mutual Insurance Company
  • January 9 - Retailers form new, Michigan-based insurance company