Michigan Retailers’ Sales Rebound in April
Retailers Predict Similar Sales Through July
Michigan Retailers Association reports that April 2025’s Retail Index landed at 59.4, indicating a positive month in retail sales. This score marks a healthy increase over March’s 44.7 on the 100-point scale,
Michigan Retailers Report Significant Impacts of Tariffs
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) has released results from a May 2025 member survey regarding tariff impacts on small businesses and the retail industry. Following President Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” tariffs,
Michigan Retailers’ Optimism Fades Following Second Consecutive Month of Declining Sales
Retailers Report Lowest 3-Month Outlook Since 2023
Michigan Retailers Association reports that March 2025’s Retail Index landed at 44.7, indicating a decline in sales. While this score marks a slight increase over February’s 41.5 on the 100-point scale,
Creative Counsel: Welcome a Change in Your Strategy
In March, I had the pleasure of attending Crain’s Power Breakfast, themed “Women Who Mean Business.” We heard from great panelists and speakers who shared their stories and tips for succeeding in business.
Legally Speaking: Spring Cleaning of a Different Variety
Every year many of us go through the usual spring cleaning routine including tasks like sweeping out the garage, rotating your wardrobe, and prepping outdoor furniture, among others. Michigan Retailers Association engages in a different sort of annual spring cleaning: making sure that we’re fully prepared to maintain business continuity in the event of a disaster,
May is National Small Business Month
This is your opportunity to celebrate small businesses, all month long. Whether you’re pouring into your own small business, or supporting the small businesses around you, May is a great month to get intentional about how you use the power of your dollar and time.
How Retailers Can Use Social Districts to Their Advantage
By Rachel Schrauben
Photos By Alison Jakubcin for the Alpena DDA
In 2020, social districts were introduced to support struggling restaurants and bars amid capacity restrictions due to the pandemic.
What is Legislative Advocacy? (and why does it matter?)
A conversation between MRA’s VP of Government Affairs, Andrew Beardslee, and MRA’s VP of Communications, Vic Veda:
Legislative advocacy is at the heart of what we do.
Changes to Youth Employment Laws
What Michigan Retailers Need to Know
On Oct. 1, 2026, Michigan will implement significant changes to its youth employment laws, affecting both minors seeking employment and the businesses that hire them.
