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Halloween, early holiday spirit boost sales

October continues to be an excellent month for Michigan retailers, according to the monthly Retail Index survey that Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) conducts in cooperation with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit branch.

5 Tips: Recruiting

Retailers are looking for employees who can help create gratifying experiences for customers. In a tight labor market, how do you find them?

1. Never stop
Don’t wait until you need to start looking for your next hire.

Social shopping: The secret behind millennial retail success

By SHANDRA MARTINEZ

Rachel Nisch is like many millennial retailers, she is finding a new way to reach customers her own age and keep them coming back.

The 31-year-old is buying Graye’s Greenhouse in the Detroit suburb of Plymouth,