Michigan Retailers Report Lowest Sales Numbers Since December 2022
38% of retailers report decrease in sales, 3-month outlook expectations remain high
Michigan Retailers Association today reports that July 2023 sales dropped below expectations – landing at 45.3 on the 100-point Retail Index,
Hiring: Business Development Representative
Michigan Retailers Association seeks an ambitious, outgoing and confident individual to serve as a Business Development Representative in the Traverse City area. Our Business Development Representatives promote the benefits of membership with Michigan Retailers Association (“MRA”) and sell our key services – primarily credit card processing.
From the Archives: Back-to-School Spending in 2005
Every now and then we stumble upon gems from our archives.
Michigan Retailer
July 2005
Vol. 30, No.6
In the summer of 2005, kids were singing about bananas while Gwen Stefani’s hit song,
MRA Member News: Brink’s Ice Cream Express Unveils Mural
All aboard the Brink’s Ice Cream Express! Brink’s Ice Cream Express, located in the heart of Caledonia, unveiled the train-themed mural in early-June. The mural, completed by artist Richard Francisco,
Changing With the Times: Secret to Success of V & A Bootery
By: Shandra Martinez
For a century, V & A Bootery has been outfitting customers with shoes. Footwear that their customers have worn to work,
MRA Member News: Orin Jewelers Celebrates 90 Years
Orin Jewelers in Northville celebrates their 90th Anniversary in 2023! The store held a special event during their Orin Rocks Block Party with live music, face painting, balloon artists,
Everything You Need for Buy Nearby Weekend
Buy Nearby Weekend, the annual celebration of retailers across Michigan will take place on Oct. 6-8! Make sure you have everything you need to encourage shoppers to stop in and shop ‘til they drop.
Division Highlight: Michigan Floor Covering Association
The Floorcovering Association of Michigan became affiliated with Michigan Retailers Association in 1959. Over time, the name was changed to the Michigan Floor Covering Association.
The Michigan Floor Covering Association officially became a division of MRA in April 1998.
MRA Recognizes Buy Nearby Champion
During the early 2010’s, retail was feeling the brunt of the Great Recession. Sales were down and Main Streets were hurting. Michigan retailers, as a whole, are creative and gifted marketers,
