Shining the Spotlight: Sault Ste. Marie
By Andrea Bitely
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is a small town with a big presence for the U.S. economy. The Soo Locks see 86 million tons of cargo annually,
Annual Report Milestones
Intended Holiday Spending 2024
Which holidays will be the top celebrated in 2024, where will consumers be shopping, and what’s being purchased.
U.S. 2, Route to (Retail) Heaven on Earth
Three family businesses share stories of retailing in the Upper Peninsula
By Shandra Martinez
Sandra Jacobs remembers driving down U.S. 2 in the Upper Peninsula, often described as the “Route to Heaven on Earth,” when something caught her eye – a for sale sign in front of the Hog Island Country Store and its adjacent six cottages just steps away from Lake Michigan.
Regulatory Rundown: April/May 2024 Michigan Retailer
Regulatory News & Trends
ICYMI – Period clothing exempt from sales tax
The Michigan Department of Treasury plans to release an interpretive statement soon that period clothing falls within the feminine hygiene products sales tax exemption,
Michigan Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime/FORCE Team
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel created the FORCE team and Organized Retail Crime Unit in April 2023 to focus on criminal organizations that target retailers by stealing products to repackage and sell for profit in both illicit and legal,
How to Host Your Own “Capitol Day”
By: Amy Drumm, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
MRA’s second annual Capitol Day is fast approaching, Wednesday, April 24, and we’re excited to build on last year’s event with more retailers meeting with key legislators.
Using AI in Your Marketing
Protect Yourself From Fraudulent Check Washing
By: Thomas Clement, MRA General Counsel and Vice President of Operations
Check washing is a criminal activity involving the chemical removal of ink from legitimately-issued financial instruments and re-drafting those instruments for a fraudulent purpose.
