Taking credit cards over the phone poses a new set of problems
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By JOHN MAYLEBEN
Recently a story crossed my news feed that caused me to pause and think about how merchant processing for retailers is evolving. It made me wonder,
Legally Speaking column: Recalling employees back to the workplace
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By TOM CLEMENT
As the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) works hard to keep our members up to date on COVID-19 developments, we are encouraged that our most recent inquiries are less about how to properly close or limit business operations and more about how to effectively re-open business.
What exactly happened this week between the governor and the legislature?
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By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
Thursday, April 30 marked the last day of the legislative extension of the governor’s executive powers under a 1976 Emergency Management Act.