Governmental Affairs: Friday, September 26, 2014
House Tourism hears Buy Nearby update
The House Tourism Committee welcomed MRA on September 18 for an update of our statewide Buy Nearby campaign. Committee members heard about the success of last year’s Get Caught Blue-Handed Day,
Michigan retailers remain upbeat for fall
LANSING – Most Michigan retailers are forecasting improved sales for fall, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Governmental Affairs: Friday, September 12, 2014
Legislators return for fall session
Legislators returned to Lansing this week for several weeks of fall session after a two-month summer break. Lawmakers did some work over the summer during three session days,
Are you ready for new world of Apple Pay?
Apple’s much-anticipated announcements of the iPhone 6, iPhone 6+ and the Apple Watch rekindled enthusiasm for the company’s game-changing technology – or at least its marketing. Much of the public attention was focused on the long-rumored and soon-to-be-here wristband device.
Planning for success
Plan ahead to create a smooth transition to new owners to ensure a positive future for your business, especially when passing it down to children or other family members.
A well-laid succession plan will minimize family conflict and position your business to weather the transition successfully.
Michigan Retailers endorse Atty. Gen. Schuette
LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced the endorsement of Attorney General Bill Schuette for re-election.
The endorsement by the MRA Board of Directors was unanimous.
“Attorney General Schuette is an experienced and fair-minded regulator who has earned a second term,” said MRA President and CEO James P.
Michigan retail sales climb again in July
LANSING – Michigan’s retail industry posted strong sales numbers in July for the second month in a row, and forecasts for the end of summer and beginning of fall also rose,
Michigan Retailers announces promotions, hiring
LANSING – Michigan Retailers Association has announced the promotions of three staff members and the addition of one new employee at its downtown Lansing headquarters.
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How to improve store lighting
Light is a powerful tool for attracting customers to your store. A few key principles can help you use it effectively.
- Focus on increasing the light on the merchandise,
