MRA reports January sales down from strong December
Retailers report a slightly slower start to 2022
than reported in 2021
Michigan Retailers Association today reports January 2022 sales fall from robust December 2021.
The January Retail Index survey came in at 58.3,
MRA More Than Doubles Scholarship Award Amount
Association will now award 12 $3,500 scholarships for 2022-2023 school year
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA), the country’s largest state-retail association, announced today that it is increasing the monetary award of its annual scholarship program for the 2022-2023 academic year.
From the Archives: Honoring Dorothy Noyce
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.
In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we’re honoring our very own Mrs. Dorothy Noyce.
Customer Service General Tips
General Tips for Credit Card Processing
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Verify the 2021 Payment Card Transaction form 1099-K for accuracy. Contact customer service if you require changes to this form.
- If you receive a gratuity greater than 20% of the original sale amount,
Are You Treating Employees Like Independent Contractors?
BY: KURT M. DETTMER
Business owners are always looking for ways to save costs.
Delivering a superior service or product as inexpensively as possible is always a wise business practice.
Is it Time to Revisit the Topic of Surcharging?
BY: JOHN MAYLEBEN
Surcharge. Cash Discount Program. Convenience Fee. Once considered taboo, shifting the cost of credit card processing fees to consumers is now becoming universally accepted. If adding a surcharge sounds tempting,
If You Plan it, Will They Come?
BY: JENNIFER ROOK
These last two years have had a major impact on events. Will 2022 be more of the same? Lansing’s leading event planner, Ashlee Willis, shares what’s new and offers tips on event planning in future.
Urbanum Detroit Grows Up During the Pandemic
BY: SHANDRA MARTINEZ
MRA Member Brigid Beaubien says her Detroit shop has morphed from toddler to adult in terms of understanding its brand and audience.
Urbanum Detroit was just 18 months old when the pandemic hit in early 2020.
Barden Lumber credits community support as it marks one hundredth anniversary
BY: SHANDRA MARTINEZ
Barden Lumber, located in Boyne City, is marking its centennial. They’re grateful to the Northern Michigan community for supporting their business throughout the years.
