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.
5 holiday shipping strategies for e-commerce sellers
The peak season is upon us and if you’re an e-commerce seller, you’ve probably already been stocking up your inventory and preparing for the increase in traffic to your site.
Jennifer Rook joins Michigan Retailers Association
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced Jennifer Rook will join the organization as vice president of communications and marketing. Rook succeeds Meegan Holland, who retires on December 4.
