From the CEO
Travel helped me see retailers in a new way
By Bill Hallan
Many moons ago I had a job that allowed me to see almost the whole state of Michigan.
The Rise of Zero Party Data
How Apple’s latest iOS update may impact your digital advertising
Yes, users gain more control over data. But what about your digital advertising?
Here’s what you need to know.
By JENNIFER ROOK
This has been in the works for months.
What’s your Data Worth?
The Alarming Threat of Ransomware on Small Business
Ransomware attacks on businesses large and small increased exponentially in 2020 and show no signs of abating in 2021.
What you need to do now to protect your business.
Travel professionals build customer loyalty during pandemic
By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
Photos STEVE JESSMORE
In a year when most people stayed home, those in the travel planning business proved their value to clients.
“COVID has really shone a light on the extra services we bring to the table,” said Chris Conlin,
In their own words: Wilda and Ken Hopper of Bird’s Eye Outfitters
Wilda and Ken Hopper opened Bird’s Eye Outfitters in 2016 to inspire others to get active, eat healthy, and have a good time doing it.
Wilda Hopper grew up in Fort Myers,
Update: Visa/Mastercard’s class action lawsuit
By JOHN MAYLEBEN
If you’ve been following the process of settling the class action lawsuit against Visa and MasterCard, you may have noticed that everything stalled while the parties work to resolve a few appeals of the approved settlement.
MRA reports April retail sales dip for first time this year
Michigan Retailers Association today reports a decrease in retail sales, month-over-month, for the first time since November 2020.
The April Retail Index survey came in at 67.1, a decrease from March’s 92.4.
Twenty-six students receiving Michigan Retailers Foundation scholarships
MRA’s annual scholarship competition is awarding 26 college students with scholarships totaling $37,500 for the 2021-22 academic year. The awards are funded by the Michigan Retailers Foundation and contributions from MRA members and other donors.
Breaking news: MDHHS order follows CDC mask guidance, MIOSHA rules still require masks for all
On Friday, May 14 Michigan released a revised MDHHS epidemic order that took effect Saturday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m. The order lifted the mask mandate for fully vaccinated individuals indoors and for everyone when outdoors.
