Earned Sick Time Act Update: What Retailers Need to Know
By: Drew Beardslee – VP, Government Affairs
Earned Sick Time Act
Late last night, Republicans and Democrats in the Michigan legislature reached a compromise to fix key components of the Earned Sick Time Act,
Michigan Retailers’ January 2025 Sales Perform Above Years Past
Three-month sales prediction strong through April
Michigan Retailers Association reports that January 2025’s Retail Index rose to 62.2, in comparison to December’s 58.2 on the 100-point Retail Index.
Michigan Retailers announces Drew Beardslee as VP, Government Affairs
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is excited to announce that Drew Beardslee has joined our team as Vice President of Government Affairs, effective Feb. 17, 2025.
Beardslee brings a wealth of experience in state policy and legislative affairs to MRA.
Maximize your MRA Membership: Ask Us First!
Members of the Michigan Retailers Association have access to a powerful resource — “Ask Us First.” This service allows you to send business, marketing, and legal questions directly to our team for information and insights,
How Brown Sugar & Spice Books Shines a Light on Diversity & Inclusivity
By Shandra Martinez
Jacqueline Galloway-Blake’s pioneering online Metro Detroit bookstore champions diversity, literacy, and representation in education.
Jacqueline Galloway-Blake remembers her frustration when she did an informal survey of New York City’s bookstores in the 1970s and could not find books with Black children as the main characters.
How to Incorporate a Cause Into Your Brand & Marketing
Many of today’s most well-known and successful brands incorporate a cause or element of charity into their marketing. Supporting a cause or charity with your business is a great way to build deeper connections with your customers,
Upcoming Holidays, Themes, and Events to Spruce Up Your Next Campaign
April
General Themes: Spring, gardening, eco-friendly 🌿
- Autism Awareness Month
Create an end-cap or special rack of items that cater to sensory needs, or provide DEI training for employees.
Tall Leprechaun, Big Tradition
Maloney Carpet One’s St. Patrick’s Day Sale blends tradition, community connection and innovative marketing strategies.
By Shandra Martinez
At 6 feet tall, Jeff Maloney might not seem like the obvious choice to play a leprechaun.
MRA Attends Retail’s Big Show with Lawmakers
MRA’s Bill Hallan and Amy Drumm joined Michigan State Senator Joe Bellino (R) and State Representative Kristian Grant (D) at the National Retail Federation’s State Legislative Experience and Retail’s Big Show in New York City in January.
Embracing Sustainability as a Competitive Edge
For small business owners in Michigan, adopting a sustainable approach is not only environmentally responsible but also a strategic way to meet growing consumer and regulatory expectations. Getting started with Environmental,
