Staging Photos for Social Media
By: Andrea Bitely, Vice President, Communications and Marketing
Driving new customers to your business is one of the most challenging parts of being in business. Using social media is one important way to entice people into becoming a new or returning customer.
Implementing Practical Return Policies
By: Thomas Clement, Vice President, Operations and General Counsel
While purchasing various gifts over this past holiday season, I noticed that many retailers were very specific in outlining their return policies.
Standing the Test of Time
By: William J. Hallan, President & CEO of Michigan Retailers Association
There is a classic scene in the 1997 movie Hook when academy award winner Dustin Hoffman,
Michigan Retail Holiday Sales Down Modestly, Overall 2022 Sales Flat
On a 100 point scale, Michigan retailers hit only 41.2 – below the 50 point midline
Michigan Retailers Association today reports that December 2022 sales, including online sales,
Notice from MI WIC: Temporary substitute formulas ending Feb. 28
NOTICE FROM MI WIC: TEMPORARY SUBSTITUTE FORMULAS ENDING FEBRUARY 28
To assist clients during the formula shortage, Michigan WIC received approval from USDA FNS (United State Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service) and their formula contractor,
Michigan Retailers to Award $42k in College, Trade School Scholarships for 2023-24 Academic Year
Michigan Retailers Foundation, a division of Michigan Retailers Association, has kicked off its annual college and professional training scholarship competition for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The Foundation will award 12 scholarships this year,
Michigan’s November Retail Index Hovers At Midpoint, Retailers Uncertain About 2023 Sales Levels
With 50 the breaking point of positive and negative sales, 52% of retailers report a positive November
Michigan Retailers Association today reports that November 2022 sales remained relatively flat when compared to October 2022.
Submit Your 2023 Scholarship Application Starting January 1!
The annual Michigan Retailers Scholarship competition begins on Jan. 1, 2023. Those eligible to apply are high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores and juniors that work at a business that is a member of MRA,
Plan Your Year of Orders
Placing orders to stock your retail store can take time and effort, and knowing that the products will be of high quality and appealing to customers is key to success.
