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Hilbert’s Honey Co. Enjoying the Sweet Flavor of Success

The fifth-generation business is on the cutting edge of modern beekeeping

BY: Shandra Martinez

From developing specialty tools to harvesting luscious pieces of raw honeycomb,

From the CEO: A Decade of Buying Nearby

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A circuit breaker failed at MRA world headquarters, causing my office temperature to plummet to the mid-50s during the coldest months of the year. A breaker replacement required a two-week lead-time,

Michigan Retailers’ Sales Increase for Second Consecutive Month

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50 percent of Michigan retailers reported an increase in sales in Feb.

Michigan Retailers Association today reports that February 2023 sales rose over January, marking the second month in a row of positive retail activity.

Michigan Retail Seasonally Adjusted Sales Rise Robustly

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33 percent report increase, 61 percent anticipate continued growth

Michigan Retailers Association today reported that January 2023 sales rose over modest December sales – a positive direction for the state’s retail climate and good indicator for the overall economy.

From the Archives: Early 2000s comic strip, “Retail”

Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.

Back in the early 2000s, the Michigan Retailer included a comic strip by Norm Feuti titled “Retail”- a humorous and realistic view inside the retail world.

Gaylord to host two gift shows at the same time

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Two Michigan gift shows will host in-person events in Gaylord on April 3-5.

By: Shandra Martinez

For the first time, the Gaylord Gift Show and the Northern Michigan Gift Show will not only be in the same city but on the same days.

Division Spotlight: Michigan Tire and Vehicle Services Association

Originally joining Michigan Retailers Association as the “Michigan Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association Division” in 1968, the division was renamed the Michigan Tire and Vehicle Services Association Division in 1986.