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Month: June 2021
MRA reports May retail sales rise slightly over April
Michigan businesses continue to battle labor and supply shortages recent pandemic survey finds
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers reported a slight increase in May sales over April,
Westlund’s Apple Market Recognized as a Michigan Centennial Retailer
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In April, MRA President and CEO Bill Hallan recognized Westlund’s Apple Market as a Michigan Centennial Retailer. Under the ownership of two families, the store has managed to ride out a century of ups and downs,
Travel trends put Michiganders in the driver’s seat as tourism ramps up
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By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
There are early signs that tourism is ramping back up as more Americans get vaccinations. A full bounce-back for the industry isn’t likely to happen until 2022,