Settlement in Visa/ MasterCard class action suit announced; have you signed up?

Update: Since this article appeared the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York granted final approval on Dec. 13 to the settlement reached by the parties in class action lawsuit,
Government Affairs: Policy changes retailers should be grateful for

By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
In this season of gratitude, I started thinking about policy changes retailers could be thankful for. As you deal with the holiday rush,
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs sales tax fairness bill

Today, Michigan retailers applaud Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the state Legislature for the early Christmas present of sales tax fairness for most retail sales. Gov. Whitmer signed the bills into law on Thursday,
Kositchek’s of Lansing: How a 154-year-old business stays relevant

By MEEGAN HOLLAND
Photos DAVID TRUMPIE
LANSING – Walk into Kositchek’s men’s clothing store, and you’ll see racks of men’s suits and sportcoats, hangers with colorful shirts,
Buy Nearby: 6 ideas to encourage a shop-local culture

Retailers are always looking for new ways to keep customers coming back and nurture those consumers who believe in shopping locally.
Aside from participating in MRA’s Buy Nearby program,
From CEO Bill Hallan: Find ways to keep Christmas magical

By WILLIAM J. HALLAN, MRA President and CEO
A few days ago my nine-year-old daughter, Olivia, came home from school with a tooth in her hand. While it wasn’t the first one she’s lost,
Marketplace bills sent to governor after unanimous vote

In this issue:
- Marketplace bills sent to governor after unanimous vote
- REMINDER: minimum wage increases to $9.65/hour Jan. 1
- Court rules against Genesee County’s Tobacco 21 policy
- Liquor Control Commission investigates RNDC supply and delivery issues
- Regulatory round-up
Marketplace bills sent to governor after unanimous vote
Last week,
Michigan retailers report sluggish October sales as economy slows

LANSING, Mich. – A slowing economy and other factors has prompted Michigan retailers to report sluggish sales in October compared to 2018.
Retailers also indicate that they expect a slightly slower holiday season than a year ago,
SBDC offers on-demand webinar library
If you can’t make the excellent weekly live webinars produced by the Small Business Development Corp. of Michigan, there’s a solution!
You can sign up for their on-demand webinar library at http://bit.ly/2OlaYml.