Michigan Retailers Association Launches Holiday Shopping Challenges Supporting Local Business
The “Shop 3 Challenge” and “Michigan Monday” bring awareness and support to Michigan-based retail and e-commerce.
The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) has announced this year’s holiday shopping challenges to encourage Michiganders to support locally-owned retail and small business.
Michigan Retailers See Fall in September Sales
3-month optimism highest since summer 2023
Michigan Retailers Association reports that September 2024’s Retail Index decreased to 38.7, in comparison to August’s 44.9 on the 100-point Retail Index.
Open Enrollment is Here
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Open Enrollment Period this year from Nov. 1 through Jan. 15, 2025. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will extend the Open Enrollment Period to Jan.
Two Board Members Advocate in Washington, D.C.
Board members Kendra Patterson, co-owner of Michigan Barn Wood and Salvage, and Andrew Gemmen, co-owner of Gemmen’s Ace Hardware, traveled to Washington D.C. in late July to attend the biannual National Retail Federation’s Retail Advocates Summit.
Dispelling the Myth of “Corporate Price Gouging”
James Carville, Bill Clinton’s political advisor famously said in 1992, “it’s the economy, stupid.” The 2024 election season seems to be taking a page out of that book with campaigns focusing on the impact consumers are feeling related to increased prices due to inflation or “corporate price gouging,” depending on which candidate is speaking.
From the Archives: 1979 Annual Meeting Called Most Successful
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.
Michigan Retailer
September/October 1979
Vol. 4, No. 5
A multitude of MRA members, staff from Michigan Governor William Milliken,
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Anderson’s Market celebrates 30 years of innovation and community
By Shandra Martinez
In picturesque Glen Arbor, a small town famous for its proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, is Anderson’s Market. As it celebrates its 30th year,
MRA, RIC Boards Announce New Leadership
At the Annual Meeting held in late August, the Michigan Retailers Association, Michigan Retailers Services and Retailers Insurance Company entities held Board of Directors elections.
Bryan Neiman has been elected MRA Board Chair.
Regulatory Rundown: October/November 2024
Fight Retail Crime Day – Oct. 24, 2024
This day of action unites the retail industry in advocating for legislative solutions to address rising retail crime, theft, and violence. While Michigan has taken great steps to curbing ORC with the Attorney General Nessel’s support and the FORCE team’s success,
