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,
Ensuring Customers Get Safe Products
By: Tim Slawinski, MDARD Food and Dairy Division Director
Michigan retail food businesses are presented with several challenges when it comes to ensuring customers purchase safe food products.
Regulatory Rundown: August/September 2023 Michigan Retailer
Regulations Affecting Your Business
Gov. Whitmer signs PREP Act into law
Gov. Whitmer signed SB 219 into law on July 18 as Public Act 97 of 2023, codifying the Federal PREP Act allowances granting pharmacists independent authority to order and administer vaccines,
Back-to-School Spending
In July, the National Retail Federation (NRF) released their anticipated back-to-school spending data with big numbers – their economists expect spending to reach a record $41.5 billion,
Retail Tribute: Mr. Traverse City
W. Bruce Rogers, 81 of Traverse City passed away on June 14, 2023.
Rogers was a longtime retail advocate. His retail career began in the 1960s as a traveling salesman selling women’s apparel to stores like Jacobson’s.
