Dispelling the Myth of “Corporate Price Gouging”
James Carville, Bill Clinton’s political advisor famously said in 1992, “it’s the economy, stupid.” The 2024 election season seems to be taking a page out of that book with campaigns focusing on the impact consumers are feeling related to increased prices due to inflation or “corporate price gouging,” depending on which candidate is speaking.
From the Archives: 1979 Annual Meeting Called Most Successful
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.
Michigan Retailer
September/October 1979
Vol. 4, No. 5
A multitude of MRA members, staff from Michigan Governor William Milliken,
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Anderson’s Market celebrates 30 years of innovation and community
By Shandra Martinez
In picturesque Glen Arbor, a small town famous for its proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, is Anderson’s Market. As it celebrates its 30th year,
MRA, RIC Boards Announce New Leadership
At the Annual Meeting held in late August, the Michigan Retailers Association, Michigan Retailers Services and Retailers Insurance Company entities held Board of Directors elections.
Bryan Neiman has been elected MRA Board Chair.
Regulatory Rundown: October/November 2024
Fight Retail Crime Day – Oct. 24, 2024
This day of action unites the retail industry in advocating for legislative solutions to address rising retail crime, theft, and violence. While Michigan has taken great steps to curbing ORC with the Attorney General Nessel’s support and the FORCE team’s success,
Seeking Implementation Changes On Paid Leave
Editor’s Note: This article should be read consecutively with Tom Clement’s Mothering Justice v Attorney General: Minimum Wage and Paid Leave article.
Good policy takes time.
Mothering Justice v Attorney General: Minimum Wage and Paid Leave
Editor’s Note: This article should be read consecutively with Amy Drumm’s Seeking Implementation Changes on Paid Leave article.
On July 31, 2024, in a 4-3 decision,
Elections Have Consequences
On Nov. 5, 2024, Americans will participate in the most important aspect of our democracy – the election. We should not take for granted the ability to cast a vote and directly participate in our political process.
