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,
Celebrating a Century of Being a Good Fit for its Customers
By: Shandra Martinez
Photos By: Josh Delany
Neil Mieras took over his parents’ shoe business on Oct. 16, 1929, a day after his father,
Payment Processing: Customer Service Tips
Contact Customer Service at 800.563.5981, option 2, with any questions.
General Tips
- If you receive a gratuity greater than 20% of the original sale amount,
PCI Compliance FAQs
Is your business PCI Compliant? If not, you might be at a higher risk for security breaches and/or subject to fines.
What is PCI DSS Compliance?
Voting Guide: Friends of Retail
The Michigan Primary election saw 2.1 million voters across the state of Michigan, and amongst the winners were 71 Friends of Retail.
“MRA’s Friends of Retail have demonstrated they will advance public policy benefitting Michigan’s retail sector and consumers across our state,” William J.
Creative Counsel: Which Social Media Platforms Should Your Business Use?
Social media can be a powerful tool to grow your business, but with great power comes the great responsibility to keep up the posting, commenting, and replying.
How do you decide which platforms to use and how much time to dedicate to growing and maintaining these accounts?
From the CEO: Continuing the Story of Success
By: William J. Hallan, President and CEO
Each year, I attend an annual conference hosted by the Council of State Retail Associations (CSRA). CSRA’s membership consists of the various state retail associations throughout the country,
