Soaring gas and food prices hurt wholesalers, retailers
West Bloomfield, MI (August 3, 2012) — Motorists can expect prices at the pump to jump as dealers pass on a wholesale price spike caused by multiple refinery problems in…
The annual MIRA Foundation Turkey Drive reaches an incredible 60,000 turkeys provided in 32 years
Independent retailers host largest turkey drive in the State The annual MIRA Foundation Turkey Drive reaches an incredible 60,000 turkeys provided in 32 years West Bloomfield, MI. (NOV.,…
MIRA helps Underground Storage Tank owners and operators become certified
(January 8, 2013) Michigan-based association representing independent retailers is charged with preparing owners and operators of Underground Storage Tanks (UST) for a certification test. The MIRA has been holding classes…
Faygo Beverages Launches New “Gold” Flavor with Contest to win Gold
At The End of The Faygo Flavor Rainbow… is Gold” DETROIT – Faygo Beverages is introducing its newest flavor, Faygo Gold, with a contest to win gold from its promotion…
Fair Food Network launching program to double food stamp value for produce in Detroit groceries
Pilot is nation’s first to incentivize fruit and vegetable purchases with SNAP benefits in grocery stores Fair Food Network today announced a pioneering initiative that will double the value of…
A Tax Victory for Ohio Gas Stations
New Motor Fuel Receipts Tax in Ohio is a big win for MIRA July 1, 2013 – When Governor John Kasich signed the new budget for Ohio on Sunday June…
MIRA Foundation to Present $56,000 in Scholarships in 2013
West Bloomfield, MI (July 14, 2013) — Love of computer technology has taken Scott Trudeau from suburban Detroit to New York City, where he’s a key player in two extremely…
Another Hot Fuels Case Victory for Industry
The industry enjoyed a win in its defense of a case involving the addition of costly temperature compensation devices at the gas pump. This was a case where the plaintiffs…
MIRA’s 99th Annual Trade and Dinner Ball was Center Stage with Saturday Night Fever
West Bloomfield, Mich. (February 13, 2015) — Saturday Night’s event on February 7th, marked the 99th Annual Trade and Dinner Ball for MIRA. The event was held in the Diamond…
MIRA: Owning a retail business proves to be one of the most dangerous professions
MIRA Reacts to Clinton Township party store clerk shot and killed Since its inception 105 years ago, MIRA has lost many retailers to fatal shootings inside their place of business. …