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MRA reports October sales down from September, retailers optimistic about holidays

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers reported that although overall sales decreased in October from September, retailers are optimistic as they head into the holiday shopping season.

The October Retail Index survey came in at 52.4,

Michigan Retailers Foundation gets 25th scholarship

W. Bruce Rogers is a longtime community business leader and philanthropist in the Traverse City area, and now he adds another cause: He and his wife have established the W.

5 holiday shipping strategies for e-commerce sellers

The peak season is upon us and if you’re an e-commerce seller, you’ve probably already been stocking up your inventory and preparing for the increase in traffic to your site.