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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.

Election 2018: Michigan Retailers Association endorses Schuette

The Michigan Retailers Association Board of Directors is endorsing Republican Bill Schuette for Governor of Michigan.

“Bill Schuette has shown throughout the years that he supports retailers in their quest to build successful businesses and add jobs to Michigan’s economy,” said James P.

Tourism plays big role in July sales increases

Back-to-school shopping and heavy tourism months in Michigan are to thank for a solid July sales month, according to the monthly Retail Index.

“As you’d expect in July,