2024 Brings Higher Shipping Costs
FedEx and UPS Rates on the Rise
Get ready for a hit to your shipping budget in 2024 as FedEx and UPS plan to bump up their rates by an average of 5.9%.
How Two Independent Grocers Serve Their Communities
Independent grocers Ric’s Food Center in Mount Pleasant and Park Street Market in Kalamazoo take innovative approaches to the ever-changing grocery business.
By: Shandra Martinez
In many ways,
Credit Card Surcharges Are Taxable
Jesse Kirchner
Administrative Law Specialist, Bureau of Tax Policy
Michigan Department of Treasury
The Michigan Department of Treasury works with retailers and MRA to provide guidance on tax matters.
The Importance of Responding to the Retail Index
Each and every month, MRA sends an email to our members to ask a simple question: How were your sales last month?
While you might think this is just another email clogging up the precious space in your inbox,
From the CEO: New Year, New Opportunities
As we kick off 2024, I thought it might be helpful to provide a quick rundown of some of our services so you can take full advantage of your MRA membership in the new year.
Regulatory Rundown: February/March 2024 Michigan Retailer
Regulatory News & Trends
NRF and Appriss Retail Report: $743 Billion in Merchandise Returned in 2023
The National Retail Federation (NRF) partnered with Appriss Retail to pair its customers’ returns data with NRF survey responses to get a snapshot of consumer returns trends.
Michigan Retailers Report Dec. Sales Rise Over Nov.
December retail sales index up year-over-year
Michigan Retailers Association today reports that December 2023 sales rose for the first time since September, landing at 47.1 on the 100-point Retail Index.
Michigan Retailers Reports Retail Sales Fall Again
Retailers report second consecutive month of sales decrease
Michigan Retailers Association today reports that November 2023 sales fell for the second consecutive month, landing at 41.0 on the 100-point Retail Index.
MRA to Award 13 Retailers Foundation Scholarships in 2024
MRA’s annual scholarship competition will launch on Jan. 1 for the 2024-25 academic year. The Foundation will award 13 scholarships, each worth $3,500. Contributions to the MRA Foundation come from MRA members,
