News Releases

Our letter to the governor

MRA President and CEO William J.Hallan

Michigan Retailers Association has been lobbying the Governor’s office for many weeks to allow Michigan stores to conduct business in a safe and responsible manner. We’re deeply concerned about permanent closures of stores that simply cannot make it without two months’ worth of revenue.

March sales nosedive as pandemic and closures hit Michigan stores

LANSING, Mich. – The pervasive business shutdown prompted by COVID-19 hit Michigan retailers hard, as reflected in the Michigan Retail Index survey released today.

The monthly survey, based on a 100-point range,

From CEO Bill Hallan: Help us help you

MRA President and CEO William J.Hallan

“Thank you so much for your response. I really do appreciate everything that MRA is doing for small business.”
Cathy Borovich
Redford Jewelry & Coin, Plymouth

“Let me thank you again for all of your help and information.