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,
Donations Help to Sustain Retail Lifeblood
Greetings fellow retailers,
I write today about something of importance to all of us: promoting our local businesses. In these challenging economic times, where consumers have more options than ever,
Legally Speaking: Aggravation Of a Pre-Existing Condition and Workers’ Compensation
Pre-existing conditions are often a natural part of the human experience, especially as people age. In the employment context, the question often becomes whether workers’ compensation benefits must be paid where a prior condition is aggravated.
