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Mackinaw City business named Michigan Centennial Retailer

Kristine and Aaron Murdick own and operate Murdicks Famous Fudge in Mackinaw City.

Aaron Murdick, fifth generation candy maker, carries on family business

By Rachel Schrauben

If you’ve ever been to Mackinaw City, there’s a good chance you’ve tasted Murdick’s Famous Fudge.

Retailers gearing up for holidays, higher sales

A strong summer tourism and back-to-school sales helped Michigan retailers post strong sales in August, according to the monthly Retail Index.

Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) conducts the monthly Retail Index survey in cooperation with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit branch.

Michigan Retailers Association’s Annual Buy Nearby Weekend Oct. 5-7

Retail businesses across the state will celebrate Buy Nearby Weekend on Oct. 5-7, offering special merchandise or sales and the chance for five lucky shoppers to win $100 gift cards by posting a photo while shopping local with the #buynearbymi hashtag.