Soft sales in March, but wage growth is cause for optimism
LANSING – A look-alike February and March temperature-wise kept sales stagnant in March, but wage growth will likely translate into increased sales this spring.
The monthly Retail Index survey came in at 42.6,
Back to school debate, phone system upgrades and cigar tax caps
Legislators return from break, prepare for summer budget showdown
Legislators have returned from a two-week break and legislative activity seems to be picking up. The House and Senate are expected to report their respective versions of the state budget in early May.
Moving to digital phone system changes payment processing transactions
By JOHN MAYLEBEN
The phrase “dial tone” is probably going to be one of those things that kids today only ever hear talked about by us old timers –
Sign up for 2019 golf outing for MRA members
MRA is holding a golfing outing for members on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Brookshire Inn and Golf Club in Williamston, about 20 minutes east of Lansing.
Michigan companies turn to B Corp to stay accountable
By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
Two years ago, Swift Printing and Communications joined the growing ranks of B Corporations, a circle that includes such forward-thinking companies as Patagonia and Ben &
Contest, lottery or sweepstake: Which makes the best customer promotion?
By BILL HALLAN
Retailers are a creative bunch and they’re constantly devising new ways to get customers in the doors.
Fortunately, social media has made advertising easier for retailers.
James Hallan: Spring Musings
ROADS
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced her long awaited solution to fix the roads by proposing a
45-cent per gallon increase. She estimates that over $2 billion dollars is needed to right-size our crumbling road infrastructure.
Retailers often targets in active shooter tragedies
MIOSHA funding free sessions for training employees to respond in violent situations
Would you be surprised to know retail venues are the second most likely scene of an active shooter tragedy after a school campus?
In his own words: Pinconning Cheese Co. and Fudge Shoppe
Stationed in “The Cheese Capital of Michigan,” Pinconning Cheese Co. and Fudge Shoppe continues the tradition of making old-fashioned, Pinconning Cheese using the same formula Dan Horn created in 1915.
