Michigan Retailers Report Low February Sales, Mirroring January
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association today reports that February 2024 sales performed moderately, landing at 48.0 on the 100-point Retail Index. The January 2024 Retail Index also came in at 48.0,
Michigan Retailers Report Low January Sales, Positive Future Outlook
Michigan Retailers Association today reports that January 2024 sales performed moderately, landing at 48.0 on the 100-point Retail Index. The January 2023 Retail Index came in at 53.8, indicating a 10.8 percent decrease year-over-year.
From the Archives: At Home for 25 Years
Although the building we call MRA Headquarters has been standing for over 100 years, MRA officially moved in 25 years ago. In 1999, MRA purchased the Women’s Club and moving trucks transported members’ files,
Donations Help to Sustain Retail Lifeblood
Greetings fellow retailers,
I write today about something of importance to all of us: promoting our local businesses. In these challenging economic times, where consumers have more options than ever,
Legally Speaking: Aggravation Of a Pre-Existing Condition and Workers’ Compensation
Pre-existing conditions are often a natural part of the human experience, especially as people age. In the employment context, the question often becomes whether workers’ compensation benefits must be paid where a prior condition is aggravated.
MRA Advocacy Efforts in 2023
Each year in February, MRA provides members with a copy of our Year-End Legislative Report. The 2023 report should be arriving in your mailbox soon. It can be a helpful tool for members to engage in the legislative and policy-making process,
Emily Walters Joins MRA Sales Department
MRA is happy to announce the hiring of Emily Walters as Business Development Representative, in our Northern Michigan Region. Walters, based in Traverse City, is a graduate of Central Michigan University.
2024 Brings Higher Shipping Costs
FedEx and UPS Rates on the Rise
Get ready for a hit to your shipping budget in 2024 as FedEx and UPS plan to bump up their rates by an average of 5.9%.
How Two Independent Grocers Serve Their Communities
Independent grocers Ric’s Food Center in Mount Pleasant and Park Street Market in Kalamazoo take innovative approaches to the ever-changing grocery business.
By: Shandra Martinez
In many ways,
