How Locked Up Merchandise Affects Buyer Behavior
Retailers face a challenging dilemma when combating retail crime: locking up merchandise may deter theft, but it can also drive away customers.
While secured displays protect high-theft items,
Corporate Transparency Act and Your Obligations
Update: Corporate Transparency Act Preliminary Injunction Reinstated
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) merry-go-round continues! Following the Dec. 23, 2024 reinstatement of the CTA by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit,
Lame Duck 2024: The Rise of Zombie Policies
As you read this, I’ll probably be camped out in the Michigan Capitol building on the black and whites (the tiles just outside the House and Senate chambers) for the legislature’s lame duck session.
Gun Violence During the Holiday Shopping Season: The Impact On Retail
Heading into the 2024 holiday shopping season, experts anticipate spending will continue to rise. However, gun violence is thwarting the revenue that many retailers use to bolster their entire year.
Annual Marketing Planning Tips for Retailers
Having a strong marketing strategy foundation is important for every business. As you’re planning your 2025 marketing campaigns and promotions, many factors need to be considered. Balancing budgets, planning seasonal needs,
Retailers Buckle Up for Lame Duck
With the election behind us, one might think we could finally all take a collective deep breath and relax. Unfortunately, the Michigan legislature has entered its lame duck period, which could be extremely volatile for the retail industry.
Michigan Retailers Association Launches “Michigan Monday” awareness campaign for Cyber Monday
Raising awareness for Michigan-based e-commerce, MRA is encouraging consumers to shop on locally-owned websites through the holidays.
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) has released a list of members with Michigan-based e-commerce websites in anticipation of Cyber Monday shopping across the state.
Michigan Retailers’ October Sales Rise Over Stagnant September
Retailers mark first positive activity index since June 2023
Michigan Retailers Association reports that October 2024’s Retail Index significantly increased to 54.5, in comparison to September’s 38.7 on the 100-point Retail Index.
Michigan Retailers Association Launches Holiday Shopping Challenges Supporting Local Business
The “Shop 3 Challenge” and “Michigan Monday” bring awareness and support to Michigan-based retail and e-commerce.
The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) has announced this year’s holiday shopping challenges to encourage Michiganders to support locally-owned retail and small business.
