OSHA extends electronic reporting requirement to Dec. 15
Retailers may recall our story about a new deadline for medium- to large-sized employers to start reporting OSHA injury and illness data electronically.
The deadline has been extended yet again –
Retailers report increased October sales
LANSING–Michigan retailers say their sales rose during October compared to September numbers, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Gov’t Affairs News: Hurry up, it’s time for vacation
Legislature takes quick break before year-end push
The legislature made sure to rush through a list of items the last two weeks before heading out on its two-week “hunting break” that falls each year between Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving.
UPS will charge holiday rate
If you use UPS for your small package residential shipments, expect to see a jump in costs this holiday season.
UPS announced it will add a 27-cent charge on all Ground residential packages from Nov.19 to Dec.
When disaster strikes, how do downtowns recover?
By Rick Haglund
The Corner Bar’s imprint on downtown Rockford is far wider than its name implies.
“When you told people from outside the area that you were from Rockford,
INSURANCE: Medicare open enrollment for 2018 coverage has begun
By Ally Nemetz, Customer Service/Data Administration
The Medicare annual enrollment period has begun; you have until Dec. 7 to enroll or make changes for coverage that takes effect Jan.
What to do when your credit card processor goes down
We know it’s a panicky moment when your credit card processing goes down. You’re wondering: Is it an internet problem, or my processing device?
We understand the confusion that can result from such events.
Fall Musings
by James P. Hallan, MRA President and Chief Executive Officer
Michigan Grocers
Please note our announcement that the Michigan Grocers Association will become a division of Michigan Retailers on January 1,
