Michigan Retailers Association announces Victoria Veda as VP, Communications
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is pleased to announce Victoria Veda as its new Vice President, Communications beginning Sept. 3, 2024.
Veda comes to MRA with an extensive background supporting Michigan’s retailers and small businesses through work in marketing and brand consulting.
A Letter from the President and CEO
Dear Valued Members,
I want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your valued membership with Michigan Retailers Association. Together, we’ve built a vibrant community of retailers who are dedicated to fostering a thriving local economy.
Michigan Retailers’ July Sales See Rise Over June
100-point Index marker reaches highest point since February 2024
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association today reports that July 2024 sales rose over June, landing at 47.5 on the 100-point Retail Index.
Numerator: Private Label Trends
Over the past year, private label products have constituted nearly 23% of unit sales across ten key product sectors. The general merchandise categories – including office supplies, home and garden items,
Michigan Retail Index 6-Month Snapshot
The 100-point Index provides a snapshot of the state’s overall retail industry. Index values above 50 generally indicate positive activity, the higher the number, the stronger the activity. The seasonally adjusted performance Index is conducted by Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) in cooperation with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit branch.
C&O Sportswear: How a Garage Business Morphed into a Mount Pleasant Icon
When C&O Sportswear began in 1976, it was Tim Macgregor and a childhood friend selling T-shirts out of his garage. They would sell orders during the day and print the shirts at night.
Rogers City Home Furnishings: A Steady Presence For 50 Years
By: Jim Karshner
The freshly painted mural on the north side of his Rogers City furniture store is a testament to the city’s past – a large king salmon jumping out of the water in the foreground,
Election Outcomes Will Impact Your Business
It’s election season. Yes, again. Most people are sick of campaign ads and campaign promises, which makes it tempting to ignore the noise or focus on just one or two issues.
Consumers Habits Shift as they Maintain a Positive Outlook on Grocery Shopping
FMI’s newest edition of our annual survey, U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2024: Finding Value, provides a crucial snapshot of consumer behavior and sentiment amid ongoing concerns about the impact of inflation on the cost of groceries.
