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Month: April 2023

Michigan Retailers Celebrate a Decade of Buy Nearby Campaign

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MRA campaign teaches consumers the economic benefits of shopping locally; if Michigan consumers redirected 10 percent of their out-of-state e-commerce spending to local retailers, it would add about $3 billion to the state’s economy.

The Benefits of Youth Employment

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By: Randall Harrison, State Assistant Administrator, Labor Division, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

What is Youth Employment?

Youth employment is defined as the engagement of a minor 14 to 17 years of age to work by a person,

Introducing MRA’s Retail Ambassador Program

Ensuring the voices of Michigan retailers are heard in Lansing and Washington, DC is one of Michigan Retailers Association’s prime reasons for establishment nearly 100 years ago.