The National Retail Federation's Retail Advocates Summit in Washington, DC is such an important opportunity for retailers, legislators, and advocates to connect and highlight both the strengths of the retail industry and the challenges faced by the business community. Thank you again to NRF for honoring MRA President Cailey Locklair at this year's Summit.
About us
The Maryland Retailers Alliance (MRA) consists of member businesses operating at over 5,000 locations across the state. As the retail community’s major trade association, MRA is a diverse and broad based organization covering all segments of the retail industry.
- Website
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External link for Maryland Retailers Alliance
- Industry
- Retail
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1948
Locations
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Primary
171 Conduit St.
Annapolis, Maryland 21401, US
Employees at Maryland Retailers Alliance
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Dr. John E. Robinson, Sr. DBA, MBA
A Public Servant who is a leader within the National Security Apparatus and a Proponent of Entrepreneurial Growth and Success.
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Sarah Price
Vice President of Communications and Government Affairs at Maryland Retailers Alliance
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Lisa King
Executive Liaison at Maryland Retailers Association
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Cailey Locklair, MS, IOM
President of the Maryland Retailers Alliance
Updates
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Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week 2024 is finally here! Shoppers can skip the sales tax on all clothing and shoe purchases in Maryland under $100 (per item) for the next week. Remember to #ShopLocal and visit the brick-and-mortar businesses in your community while you take advantage of this annual tax holiday.
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Retail is the largest private-sector industry in the country, and 24% of all jobs in Maryland are supported by the retail industry. Check out the National Retail Federation's report here about the value and potential to be gained from a career in retail.
The Value of a Retail Career
nrf.com
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Congratulations to MRA President Cailey Locklair on your spot on The Daily Record's 2024 Lobbying & Government Affairs Power List. Your hard work and dedication to the retail industry ensures that Maryland businesses can continue to thrive and support their communities.
Cailey Locklair - Maryland Daily Record
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Having a hard time finishing your errands because products are locked up in stores? Blame your local organized theft ring. Stores are reducing shelf stock and restricting access to popular items to reduce theft, and the National Retail Federation shares a list of commonly targeted items here.
Organized retail thieves' most-wanted list: Survey reveals which items are most likely to be stolen from stores
businessinsider.com
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Grocery cart totals have increased but grocery store profits have not. The grocery industry continues to operate with the slimmest profit margins in retail - less than 3% on average - while credit card companies pocket around 50% profit margins by charging a 2-4% swipe fee every time a retailer processes your card.
Don’t blame your local grocer for the high cost of food | Opinion
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A new five-year eGrocery Sales Forecast report from Brick Meets Click predicts that online grocery sales will grow at a faster rate than in-store sales over the next five years, and that online sales will make up almost 13% of total grocery sales by 2028. https://buff.ly/3KXVy1x
Report: Online Grocery Sales To Outpace In-Store Through 2028 - The Shelby Report
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Marylanders can expect change next week when almost 500 new laws go into effect on July 1. In addition to the bills summarized here by the Baltimore Sun, July will also bring a slightly lower tax on gasoline but higher taxes on tobacco products and higher fees for vehicle registrations.
Alcohol delivery permits, indoor vaping ban, other bills to go into effect July 1
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