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Fall Musings

By JAMES P. HALLAN,
MRA President and Chief Executive Officer

Joined by almost every major business association in the state, Michigan Retailers announced its endorsement of Attorney General Bill Schuette for Governor and Lisa Posthumus Lyons for Lt.

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.

What’s the future of retail? Detroit conference spotlights 6 trends

By Shandra Martinez

Retailers from around the country gathered recently in Detroit for the design:retail Forum, marking the first time the conference was held in the Motor City.