Michigan Retailers Association

Michigan Retailers Association For the good of Retail! Retailers provide more than 870,000 jobs to Michigan workers and are responsible for 20 percent of Michigan’s total economic activity.

Keep Your Money in Michigan
MRA is the unified voice of retail in Michigan, providing advocacy and cost-saving benefits to members and businesses across our state's retail industry. The Michigan Retailers Association is the unified voice of Michigan’s retail industry and a trusted resource for all types of businesses. Michigan Retailers is the nation’s largest state retail association. We serve as

a valuable and trusted business resource for 5,000 member businesses and their more than 15,000 stores and websites across the state. Through its expanding national network of credit card processing referral partners, Michigan Retailers serves businesses of all types in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Membership services range from legislative advocacy and expert credit card processing to business insurances, discount programs and college scholarships. Michigan Retailers also established and operates the popular Buy Nearby campaign, which encourages all consumers to shop at retail businesses in the state to strengthen local communities and Michigan’s economy. MRA’s affiliated corporate entities are: Michigan Retailers Services, Inc.; Retailers Insurance Company; Michigan Retailers Foundation; and Michigan Retailers Association Political Action Committee.

DEADLINE EXTENDED! If you haven't claimed your free Buy Nearby Weekend Party Pack yet, you can still submit your request...
09/01/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED! If you haven't claimed your free Buy Nearby Weekend Party Pack yet, you can still submit your request at https://hubs.ly/Q04w6FsN0 through the end of the week. Don't miss out on FREE engaging posters, infographics, Shop 3 Challenge punch cards, balloons, and more goodies to help bring customers to your store all Buy Nearby Weekend long!

Michigan retail sales remain positive despite difficult summer challenges. The July Retail Index scores indicate a secon...
08/29/2026

Michigan retail sales remain positive despite difficult summer challenges. The July Retail Index scores indicate a second month of positive sales after a slow start to the year.

Read the press release here:

The July Michigan Retail Index score came in at 57.5 as retailers begin preparation for the holiday shopping season.

The deadline for FREE Buy Nearby Weekend Party Packs is approaching quickly! Request your free kit with posters, infogra...
08/28/2026

The deadline for FREE Buy Nearby Weekend Party Packs is approaching quickly! Request your free kit with posters, infographics, Shop 3 Challenge punch cards for your shoppers, balloons, and more promotional materials to help you celebrate all Buy Nearby Weekend long.

🎉 Join MRA October 2-4 to shine a light on the importance of buying nearby and "Keep Your Money in Michigan!"

📬 Request your free Party Pack at https://hubs.ly/Q04vLsxl0
MRA membership is NOT required! Any Michigan-based retailer, restaurant, or small business can request a pack and join in on the Buy Nearby Weekend fun.

Counting down the days until our favorite weekend of the year...We're just 6 WEEKS away from Buy Nearby Weekend 2026!Kee...
08/21/2026

Counting down the days until our favorite weekend of the year...

We're just 6 WEEKS away from Buy Nearby Weekend 2026!

Keep Your Money in Michigan as we kick off the holiday shopping season 💙 Retailers, claim your FREE party pack at https://hubs.ly/Q04tK2nh0 by August 31st!

Michigan retail sales remain positive despite summer challenges. The Retail Index score came in at 57.5 as retailers beg...
08/20/2026

Michigan retail sales remain positive despite summer challenges. The Retail Index score came in at 57.5 as retailers begin preparation for the holiday shopping season.

Read the July Michigan Retail Index press release here: https://hubs.ly/Q04tKyWc0

Our office will unexpectedly be closed today, 8/19/26. Members, if you need assistance today, please reach out to your l...
08/19/2026

Our office will unexpectedly be closed today, 8/19/26. Members, if you need assistance today, please reach out to your local rep for support or email [email protected] for further assistance. Thank you!

It's time to claim your FREE Party Pack for this year's Buy Nearby Weekend Celebration. Submit your request at https://h...
08/17/2026

It's time to claim your FREE Party Pack for this year's Buy Nearby Weekend Celebration. Submit your request at https://hubs.ly/Q04t5mcw0 and tag or share with a fellow retailer, restaurant, or local business owner who deserves some "happy mail" too! 🎉📦

Michigan-based Retailers 📢 Don't forget to submit your response to the July 2026 Michigan Retail Index Survey. MRA wants...
08/15/2026

Michigan-based Retailers 📢 Don't forget to submit your response to the July 2026 Michigan Retail Index Survey. MRA wants to know how wildfire smoke, cyclosporiasis, and tariffs impacted your sales in July.

The deadline to submit your trends and feedback is tomorrow 8/16. Submit anonymously here:

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Last week, we wished Francine, our wonderful, long-time MRA team member, a happy retirement 🎉 After 45 years of service ...
08/12/2026

Last week, we wished Francine, our wonderful, long-time MRA team member, a happy retirement 🎉 After 45 years of service to Michigan's retailers, we hope she enjoys every moment of her well-deserved retirement.

Congratulations, Francine! 🎊 You will be missed!

Michigan programs help fledgling retailers try out storefront shops 🛍️ Read more from Detroit News:
08/11/2026

Michigan programs help fledgling retailers try out storefront shops 🛍️ Read more from Detroit News:

The concept is becoming more common across Michigan as retailers look for lower-risk ways to test a physical storefront, industry group says.

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603 S Washington Avenue
Lansing, MI
48933

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15173725656

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