What Retail Marketers Can Learn From the TikTok Ban

While the TikTok ban on January 18 and 19 only lasted about 12 hours, it forced many businesses to take pause and reflect on their strategic marketing plans for the year.
Michigan Retailers’ Sales Rise in December, Holiday Season Outperforms Year

Retailers boast strong optimism heading into 2025
Michigan Retailers Association reports that December 2024’s Retail Index rose significantly to 58.2, in comparison to November’s 54.1 on the 100-point Retail Index.
Michigan Retailers Association Seeking Scholarship Candidates for 2025-2026 School Year

Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) launched its annual scholarship competition on Jan. 1, 2025. Fourteen $3,500 scholarships will be awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year. Seven Platinum Legacy Scholarships and seven Michigan Retailers Association Legacy Scholarships will be awarded.