From the Archives: Honoring Michigan Centennial Retailers
Every now and then we stumble upon gems from our archives.
Michigan Retailer
July/August 2001
Vol. 26, No. 6
Many, many, many years from now,
How Two Retailers Stepped Up to Help Their Communities During a Crisis
By Shandra Martinez
Being there for their communities wasn’t easy for B/A Florist or Washtenaw Dairy, but it’s the kind of dedication that builds loyalty.
Halloween Spending Trends for 2023
Download the PDF here.
To learn more about this year’s expected Halloween spending go to NRF’s website.
Unemployment and your business
By Julia Dale, Director of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency
As the Director of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, I regularly interact with business owners who have questions about my agency.
Regulatory Rundown: October/November 2023 Michigan Retailer
Regulations Affecting Your Business
Unemployment Taxable Wage Base unchanged for 2024
Employers will not see a change next year in the taxable wage base (the amount of an employee’s wages taxed by UIA).
Meauwataka General Store: the little store, atop a hill, in the forest
A leisurely drive through the forest led to ownership of a rural general store.
Ken and Pam Sandy owned a cabin in Cadillac and they wanted to move up,
Striking the Right Balance of Government Input
As your voice in Lansing, our job is to raise questions and concerns about government intervention and regulation for retailers, grocers, and other small businesses.
Our goal is a thoughtful and balanced approach to government involvement,
Move Your Facebook Page Front and Center
Advertising is an expensive part of owning a business, but there are steps you can take to put yourself in front of your customers in places they already are. One example of this is utilizing Facebook.
165 year-old Winglemire Furniture ‘has stood the test of time’
How five generations of the Winglemire family created Michigan’s oldest family-owned furniture retailer.
By Shandra Martinez
At 165 years, Winglemire Furniture, in downtown Holly, is the oldest family-owned furniture retailer in Michigan.
