What is Buy Nearby Weekend? Buy Nearby Weekend is the annual celebration, hosted by Michigan Retailers Association, to promote shopping at local, Michigan-based stores. If Michigan residents redirected 10% of their estimated $32.4 billion in out-of-state e-commerce and remote sales,…
Buy Nearby Weekend, the annual celebration of retailers across Michigan will take place on Oct. 6-8! Make sure you have everything you need to encourage shoppers to stop in and shop ‘til they drop. Request a Free Packet of Buy…
During the early 2010’s, retail was feeling the brunt of the Great Recession. Sales were down and Main Streets were hurting. Michigan retailers, as a whole, are creative and gifted marketers, finding unique ways to promote their own businesses during…
Communities in Northern Michigan Eligible for $7,500 Grant for Downtowns, Events Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today announced its annual Buy Nearby grant program to help communities promote downtown business districts. This year's $7,500 grant, sponsored by Great Lakes Michigan Jobs,…
CELEBRATE Buy Nearby's 10th Year The Buy Nearby program has come a long way since 2013. But our mission has not altered. When you Keep Your Money in Michigan©, you're supporting the vital stores in your downtowns that employ family…
From developing specialty tools to harvesting luscious pieces of raw honeycomb, and carefully wrapping beehives for cross-country trips, Hilbert’s Honey Co. is on the cutting edge of modern beekeeping. The company has been known among loyal locals for the unique…
A decade ago, Michigan Retailers Association announced the launch of our Buy Nearby program. Shoppers were encouraged to ‘get caught blue-handed’ on the first October celebration and shared information through a webinar. [Read More]
The Michigan Retailers Association’s Buy Nearby campaign is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The clever marketing campaign has played an important role in raising awareness about the huge impact shopping locally can have on the Michigan economy. Former CEO…
Chris Wattsson, owner of Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers in Marquette, chats with MLive MiBest's Eric Hultgren about his iconic jewelry store, home to its very own mining museum. More: Donate to Buy Nearby MI Centennial Retailers share their secrets to…
Raeann Rouse, owner of Rockford's Bridge Street Baby, chats with MLive's Eric Hultgren and shares how her store was born from growing up in the retail world. More: MI Centennial Retailers share their secrets to longevity Cadillac Shopper Wins Buy…