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,
Put your processing data to work for you
Until recently, the fees associated with your merchant processing account were a cost of doing business.
Most retail businesses in the U.S. today view the fees charged by their merchant processor as a “necessary evil” as more consumers migrate their transactions from cash and check to various cards– rewards,
