Michigan Retailers See Positive Sales Activity in November, Down Slightly from October
Holiday shopping drives a second consecutive month of positive sales activity
Michigan Retailers Association reports that November 2024’s Retail Index dropped minimally to 54.1, in comparison to October’s 54.5 on the 100-point Retail Index.
Membership 2025: Ways to Get Engaged with Michigan Retailers Association
Member engagement is the heartbeat of our organization. It’s members like you who make us who we are. When you engage with Michigan Retailers Association, you help us represent and support you and your business better.
Mental Health in the Retail Space
Five Tips to Raise Mental Health Awareness in Retail
Retail can be a demanding environment for owners and employees alike, and those demands can take a serious toll on mental health and wellbeing.
From the Archives: Michigan Retailer Turns Fifty
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.
Michigan Retailer
Vol. 1, No. 1, 1975
Since its first issue in 1975, the Michigan Retailer magazine has been a trusted source for retail news,
Supporting Retailers in the Michigan Legislature
Michigan’s retailers bring to our communities the goods that local families need. You deserve a state government that protects your businesses from theft and doesn’t overburden you with high taxes and excessive regulations.
Annual Scholarship Competition Begins Jan. 1
Michigan Retailers Association to Award 14 Scholarships for 2025-26 Academic Year
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is excited to announce the launch of its annual scholarship competition on Jan.
Treat Yourself This Season With Local Luxuries
By: Shandra Martinez
The holiday season is the perfect time to treat yourself while lifting up Michigan’s small businesses. Shopping small means unique, curated finds while investing much-needed capital into the local economy.
Regulatory Rundown: December 2024/January 2025
Law Changes Coming Dec. 31/Jan. 1
Federal overtime rule invalidated: no change to wage thresholds on Jan. 1
On Nov. 15 the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the Department of Labor’s (DOL) overtime final rule for all employers nationwide.
Congratulations to our Friends of Retail!
Elected on Nov. 5, 2024, Michigan Retailers Association congratulates our Friends of Retail!
New House Leaders
New Faces Joining the Legislature
How Locked Up Merchandise Affects Buyer Behavior
Retailers face a challenging dilemma when combating retail crime: locking up merchandise may deter theft, but it can also drive away customers.
While secured displays protect high-theft items,
