Michigan Retailers See Significant Increase in September Sales over August
September Retail Index rating also higher year-over-year
Michigan Retailers Association today reports that September 2022 sales increased over August 2022.
The September Retail Index survey came in at 61.5,
MRA announces Buy Nearby Weekend Photo Contest Winner
Bill Bednarick’s trip to the Meauwataka General Store in Cadillac during Buy Nearby Weekend (Oct. 7-9, 2022) won him a $250 gift card from the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) for buying nearby.
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When injury strikes, act quickly
When a worker is injured on the job, the sooner a claim is reported, the better. Wage loss benefits start after seven days and are retroactive to the date of injury if a worker is out for 14 days or longer.
From the Archives: Mieras Family Shoes
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.
Twenty years ago, Jeff Joyce and his sister, Shari Welch, were featured in our Michigan Retailer magazine.
MRA’s Annual Buy Nearby Weekend is Oct. 7-9
Shop local, enter photo contest, visit participating retailers for deals
Whitmer recognizes Buy Nearby Weekend
Shops and stores on Main Streets and Michigan Avenues across the state will join the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) this weekend in celebration of Buy Nearby Weekend.
New Faces Join Boards of Directors
This past August was the annual meeting for MRA, MRS, and RIC, with each entity holding Board of Directors elections. We are pleased to introduce our new board members and provide a brief biography of each.
10 Fall-inspired promotions to get shoppers inside your doors
By: Rachel Schrauben
As the temperature falls, along with the leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes are sipped, it’s easy to get excited about the return of fall.
As store owners,
