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The Michigan Retail Index is a monthly gauge of key retail activity in Michigan and serves as an...
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Minimum wage increases to $10.10 – Effective Jan. 1, Michigan’s minimum wage rate will increase to...
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By: Andrea Bitely VP, Communications and Marketing
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Healthy competition is generally thought to be good for all involved, but not everyone agrees when...
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Lately, in an effort to clean up my email inbox, I’ve been on an unsubscribe mission. Perhaps it...
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Michigan Retailers Association Survey Reports Sizable Decrease in October over September Sales
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Our Friends of Retail were largely successful with 60 of our 71 general-election candidates winning...
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Open Enrollment Period this year from November 1...
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September Retail Index rating also higher year-over-year
Bill Bednarick’s trip to the Meauwataka General Store in Cadillac during Buy Nearby Weekend (Oct....
When a worker is injured on the job, the sooner a claim is reported, the better. Wage loss benefits...
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives.
Shop local, enter photo contest, visit participating retailers for dealsWhitmer recognizes Buy...
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This past August was the annual meeting for MRA, MRS, and RIC, with each entity holding Board of...
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By: Rachel Schrauben
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Is your business PCI Compliant? If not, you might be at a higher risk for security breaches and/or...
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By: Shandra Martinez Photos By: Josh Delany
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Contact Customer Service at 800.563.5981, option 2, with any questions.
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Social media can be a powerful tool to grow your business, but with great power comes the great...
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The Michigan Primary election saw 2.1 million voters across the state of Michigan, and amongst the...
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By: Dave Kelly, CTO – SensCy
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By: William J. Hallan, President and CEO
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By: Thomas Clement, MRA Vice President, Operations and General Counsel
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Retailers report comparative back-to-school sales versus last year, but lower overall sales
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Protect your business and avoid payment disputes. For a step-by-step guide, use the Reason Code...
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Inflation concerns, hiring challenges still reported
The following is attributable to Michigan Retailers Association President and CEO William J. Hallan:
Michigan Retailer March 2000 Vol. 25, Issue 2 Take a look back at Foundation statistics from 2000.
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2022 Buy Nearby analysis estimates significant economic benefits to Michigan if consumers switch to...
Buy Nearby Weekend, MRA’s annual event designed to promote shopping local, is Oct. 7-9, 2022!
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By Meredith Gremel, former Michigan Retailers Services board member and retired SpartanNash...
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Michelle McFarlandThe Wedding Shoppe, Berkley
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As of July 21, all three of MRA’s Organized Retail Crime (ORC) initiatives have been signed into law
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What is a valid credit card number worth to the bad guys? A lot, it seems.
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BY: Dave Kelly, CTO, SensCy
For as long as Alpena High School students can remember, the Campus Closet has been open for...
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By: Lisa J. Reibsome If you’re looking to buy bacon 10 different ways, Alward’s Market in Hale...
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An unfortunate reality of owning and operating a retail store is dealing with problem customers....
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Every year my family watches the Kentucky Derby. We draw names, put a few dollars in the pot, and...
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Retailers note hiring and inflation concerns
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Needed Action by MRA Members: None. What we know Yesterday afternoon, Michigan Court of Claims...
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Michigan Retailers Association President and CEO William J. Hallan today joined Governor Gretchen...
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Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today welcomes Andrea Bitely as its new Vice President of...
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This week MRA’s Legislative Committee designated 99 legislative candidates as Friends of Retail; 66...
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Michigan Retailers Association applauds legislators for approving legislation and a budget that...
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Retail sales increase for first month since February
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Last month, the legislature took steps to crack down on Organized Retail Crime (ORC). The Michigan...
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By: Shandra Martinez
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MRA VP of Operations and General Counsel Tom Clement not only drafted the organization’s pet...
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The effective use of social media as a marketing tool does not typically fall within the purview of...
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Bill Hallan, MRA President and CEO
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Business owners and decision makers from around the state gathered in downtown Lansing on June 9...
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives. Here we feature a Michigan business...
Providing safe and tasty treats to our furry family members.
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Positive outlook remains high among Michigan business owners
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Michigan Retailers Association is awarding 12 college students with scholarships totaling $42,000...
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Four grants of $7,500 awarded to Ada, Cadillac, St. Johns, and Vassar
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POSITION: Vice President, Communications & Marketing LOCATION: Lansing, Michigan
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Retailers attribute sales decline to higher prices
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives. With summer hiring season nearing and...
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According to Michigan Retailer Association’s study of retail sales presented in its 2021 Buy Nearby...
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Are your remote workers covered under your workers’ compensation policy? Unfortunately, the answer...
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As more shoppers turn online for their shopping, Retail Reality’s Sarah Donnelly gives tips about...
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Miguel Ferreira, entrepreneur, prolific writer, founder of the newsletter, Creative Samba, and CEO...
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Since I wasn’t around for the roaring 1920s, I was hoping that now that it seems like we are...
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The flower shop Barbara Hollowick started in 1979 has put down deep roots in East Lansing. Her...
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Join us June 9 for Retail’s Night Out How long has it been since you’ve been able to connect with...
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Appropriate insurance coverage and the associated premium are calculated risks for both consumer...
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Every Monday, the Michigan Retailers Association management team meets to collectively review all...
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Retailers report a sales rebound after a slow start to 2022
After working part-time for minimum wage at a local restaurant, Blake Tuttle did the math: work for...
Four grants of $7,500 each to be awarded to communities looking to promote downtown retail
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Retailers report a slightly slower start to 2022 than reported in 2021 Michigan Retailers...
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Association will now award 12 $3,500 scholarships for 2022-2023 school year Michigan Retailers...
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BY: SHANDRA MARTINEZ
Every now and then, we stumble upon gems from our archives. In honor of Women’s History Month in...
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General Tips for Credit Card Processing MRA’s customer service representatives, such as Tamara...
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By TOM CLEMENT, MRA VP, Operations and General Counsel
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Additional Justice System Reforms Could Help BY: CEO Action for Racial Equality
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As the father of three, including Olivia, my 11-year-old, I’m used to the occasional eye-roll....
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You may have noticed that we’ve added a little feature called “From the Archives” as a nod to the...
Wren Home, LLC was a long-time dream. Dimondale resident Lisa Gnass grew up with a passion for...
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Retailers report strong rise in sales over November and year-over-year LANSING, Mich. – Michigan...
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Retailers report strong sales during extended holiday shopping weekend LANSING, Mich. – Michigan...
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By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
‘Tis the season of giving, but English Gardens, with six locations in the southeastern portion of...
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The answers may lie in your POS system. Top five ways your POS can eliminate problem areas in your...
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Eight in 10 consumers will see the world as ALL digital Consumers have rapidly increased their...
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