CEO Bill Hallan: Accepting a world full of risks
We live in a world of risk, yet for the past 12 months, the entire world has collectively locked down in an attempt to reduce the chance of contracting COVID.
In Her Own Words: Ball Park Floral & Gifts’ Jennifer Stehouwer
The corner of Fulton St. W. and Valley Ave. N.W. has been the home of Ball Park Floral & Gifts in Grand Rapids for over a century. Always locally owned and operated,
From the Editor’s Desk: Go Forward! Keep Moving!
By JENNIFER ROOK, MRA Vice President, Communications and Marketing
Spring forward! Spring Ahead! Think Spring! Spring Fever! Or my favorite, Spring is nature’s way of saying,
Read the April/May issue of the Michigan Retailer
The April/May issue of the Michigan Retailer is now available!
This issue is all about moving forward. Our feature story on Vermeulen’s Furniture highlights their winning strategy helping them thrive through the pandemic.
MRA reports February retail sales rise again after positive December and January numbers
Michigan retailers reported a large jump in February sales over January, now reporting three months of positive growth since slower sales in November.
The February Retail Index survey came in at 71.0,
Free COVID-19 signage for your store
Free COVID-19 signage for your store
Click on the link below the photos of the signs that you want to download. A large image of the poster will come up,
MRA reports Michigan retail January sales build on positive December numbers
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan retailers reported an increase in January sales over December, now reporting two months of positive growth since sales were down in November.
The January Retail Index survey came in at 59.4,
In Her Own Words: Molly Mast-Koss of Ann Arbor’s Mast Shoes
Mast Shoes was founded in 1942 on Main Street in Ann Arbor by Walter and Helen Mast. Their granddaughter, Molly Mast-Koss, shares the store’s history and the legacy her grandparents built.
BIG Wins for Michigan Retailers in 2020; 2021 MRA Priorities
MRA Advocacy efforts paid dividends for members in 2020
By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
Now that 2020 is behind us, here is a recap of MRA’s significant wins for Michigan Retailers for the year and what’s on the docket for 2021.
