Regulatory Rundown: April/May 2024 Michigan Retailer
Regulatory News & Trends
ICYMI – Period clothing exempt from sales tax
The Michigan Department of Treasury plans to release an interpretive statement soon that period clothing falls within the feminine hygiene products sales tax exemption,
Michigan Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime/FORCE Team
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel created the FORCE team and Organized Retail Crime Unit in April 2023 to focus on criminal organizations that target retailers by stealing products to repackage and sell for profit in both illicit and legal,
How to Host Your Own “Capitol Day”
By: Amy Drumm, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
MRA’s second annual Capitol Day is fast approaching, Wednesday, April 24, and we’re excited to build on last year’s event with more retailers meeting with key legislators.
Using AI in Your Marketing
Protect Yourself From Fraudulent Check Washing
By: Thomas Clement, MRA General Counsel and Vice President of Operations
Check washing is a criminal activity involving the chemical removal of ink from legitimately-issued financial instruments and re-drafting those instruments for a fraudulent purpose.
MRA is Ready to Work for You
By: William J. Hallan, President and CEO, Michigan Retailers Association
As we emerge from the darkness of winter into a very welcome and early spring, I am reminded of a common biblical verse: “the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.” As the gray skies part and the sun peeks out,
Michigan Retailers Report Low February Sales, Mirroring January
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association today reports that February 2024 sales performed moderately, landing at 48.0 on the 100-point Retail Index. The January 2024 Retail Index also came in at 48.0,
Michigan Retailers Report Low January Sales, Positive Future Outlook
Michigan Retailers Association today reports that January 2024 sales performed moderately, landing at 48.0 on the 100-point Retail Index. The January 2023 Retail Index came in at 53.8, indicating a 10.8 percent decrease year-over-year.
From the Archives: At Home for 25 Years
Although the building we call MRA Headquarters has been standing for over 100 years, MRA officially moved in 25 years ago. In 1999, MRA purchased the Women’s Club and moving trucks transported members’ files,
