Every day is a great day to support a Michigan-based small business. If you’re vacationing in Michigan, you have the unique opportunity to shop at a wide variety of stores throughout your visit. Being an intentional shopper makes a big…
Looking for creative ways to support Michigan’s retailers this summer? The Buy Nearby Guy has a full list of great recommendations. How many items can you check off before Labor Day? Visit a small town and peruse their downtown. Explore…
Looking for a creative way to support your local community? Get crafty and shop nearby. Michigan Retailers Association launched the Buy Nearby in 2013, encouraging shoppers to keep their dollars local, and what better way than by exploring hands-on experiences…
Galentine’s Day, celebrated February 13, is the perfect excuse to gather your BFFs and celebrate friendship with a night of fun, laughter, and shopping local! Whether you’re planning a full day of activities or a more simple, cozy night out,…
2024 marked the 11th consecutive year Michigan Retailers Association has celebrated Buy Nearby Weekend. This year’s festivities included a golden ticket contest, a weekend kick-off road trip with the Buy Nearby Guy, and strong digital presence across the state supporting…
Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) has released a list of members with Michigan-based e-commerce websites in anticipation of Cyber Monday shopping across the state. “As you’re shopping online this holiday season, we invite you to make an effort to shop on…
The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) has announced this year’s holiday shopping challenges to encourage Michiganders to support locally-owned retail and small business. As the National Retail Federation reports that holiday shopping is expected to reach a record high this year,…
As we enter the busiest shopping season of the year, Michigan Retailers Association is making a strong push for consumers to support Michigan-based online shopping. We are highlighting our members who offer e-commerce on a list that will be promoted…
We’re just a few short weeks away from our annual celebration of Michigan retailers, Buy Nearby Weekend, which takes place from October 4-6. This event is not only a celebration of Michigan’s incredible and unique array of retailers, but also…
What is Buy Nearby Weekend? Buy Nearby Weekend is Michigan Retailers Association's (MRA) annual shop-local event held to promote the amazing businesses Michigan is home to and to encourage shoppers to Keep Their Money in Michigan®! Why Participate? As we…