Join MRA’s 2025-26 Retail Ambassador Program
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Anderson’s Market celebrates 30 years of innovation and community
By Shandra Martinez
In picturesque Glen Arbor, a small town famous for its proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, is Anderson’s Market. As it celebrates its 30th year,
MRA, RIC Boards Announce New Leadership
At the Annual Meeting held in late August, the Michigan Retailers Association, Michigan Retailers Services and Retailers Insurance Company entities held Board of Directors elections.
Bryan Neiman has been elected MRA Board Chair.
Regulatory Rundown: October/November 2024
Fight Retail Crime Day – Oct. 24, 2024
This day of action unites the retail industry in advocating for legislative solutions to address rising retail crime, theft, and violence. While Michigan has taken great steps to curbing ORC with the Attorney General Nessel’s support and the FORCE team’s success,
Seeking Implementation Changes On Paid Leave
Editor’s Note: This article should be read consecutively with Tom Clement’s Mothering Justice v Attorney General: Minimum Wage and Paid Leave article.
Good policy takes time.
Mothering Justice v Attorney General: Minimum Wage and Paid Leave
Editor’s Note: This article should be read consecutively with Amy Drumm’s Seeking Implementation Changes on Paid Leave article.
On July 31, 2024, in a 4-3 decision,
Elections Have Consequences
On Nov. 5, 2024, Americans will participate in the most important aspect of our democracy – the election. We should not take for granted the ability to cast a vote and directly participate in our political process.
Retail-Specific Election Guidance: Friends of Retail
MRA’s 2024 General Election Friends of Retail
The Michigan Primary Election saw over 2 million voters across the state of Michigan. Seventy of our 81 Friends of Retail move on to the November 5 General Election ballot.
Holiday Shopping Season Kicks-Off with Annual Buy Nearby Weekend, Oct. 4-6
Shop local, visit participating retailers, and Keep Your Money in Michigan©
Businesses and consumers across the state will join the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) next weekend in celebration of Buy Nearby Weekend.
