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Membership
MRA lobbies at the State and local levels and provides programs and services to assist retailers in operating their retail stores. Through membership in the Association, retailers have the advantage of group buying to assist them in lowering their costs… See More
Coronavirus-Related Closures Tough On Some Retailers
The closure of non-essential businesses to help in the fight against the coronavirus has been hard on retailers. “There are sectors, entire sectors, of the retail economy that are shut down right now. And that’s very concerning for what this is going to look… Read More
“The US Economy is in a Depression,” UMD Business School Professor Says
The coronavirus has plunged the U.S. economy into a depression, according to a one-time chief economist at the U.S. International Trade Commission who is now affiliated with University of Maryland. “The U.S. economy is in a depression. That is a recession from which it… Read More
Business groups send letter to White House calling for swift and flexible economic stabilization efforts
The National Retail Federation and Maryland Retailers Association were among 90 retail industry trade groups that sent a letter to the White House today applauding the Trump Administration and House and Senate leadership for their efforts to protect public health and minimize the economic impact… Read More
