MEDC offers winter strategies to keep the customers coming
Three more months of wintry weather is a daunting prospect for many businesses and downtowns as they strategize on how to keep doors open during COVID-19 restrictions.
It’s hard enough to do business during good weather in a pandemic,
In her own words: Jennifer Reattoir of Sault Ste. Marie’s Mole Hole
In 1979, Jennifer Reattoir’s grandparents finished construction of a building in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. Immediately after, her parents opened The Mole Hole, a store stocked with collectibles, unique gifts,
A year without lame duck?
By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
As December creeps closer, it looks more and more possible that the traditional “lame duck” session that follows the election may not happen this year.
MEDC wants to hear about your downtowns’ winter events
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has launched a Support Local program to boost holiday sales and get stores through what promises to be a tough winter.
The campaign signals a pivot from attracting tourists to focusing on Michigan consumers who may be going online rather than understanding the need to “buy nearby” right now.
Leaving MRA but still cheering on Michigan retailers
By MEEGAN HOLLAND, MRA Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Friday, Dec. 4, is my last day at MRA. I’m seeking more flexibility, so I’m moving on from the Monday-Friday workaday world.
Read the December/January issue of the Michigan Retailer
The December/January issue of the Michigan Retailer magazine is out!
It’s a meaty issue, with stories on how Michigrain, a Lansing distillery, pivoted even before the pandemic,
MRA encourages consumers to visit 3 local shops to stay afloat this holiday season
LANSING, Mich. – This holiday season Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is calling on Michiganders to join the Shop 3 Challenge by adding at least three local merchants to their list of shopping destinations.
MRA reports October sales down from September, retailers optimistic about holidays
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers reported that although overall sales decreased in October from September, retailers are optimistic as they head into the holiday shopping season.
The October Retail Index survey came in at 52.4,
Michigan Retailers Foundation gets 25th scholarship
W. Bruce Rogers is a longtime community business leader and philanthropist in the Traverse City area, and now he adds another cause: He and his wife have established the W.
