Maine Merchants Association

Atayne of Brunswick is a This is Retail Contest Finalist

The National Retail Federation is looking for the most creative, insightful and thought‐provoking retail stories in America as part of their This Is Retail video contest.

Technical athletic apparel maker, Atayne of Brunswick, ME, is one of the Top 20 finalist. However, they need your vote between now and April 8th. You can vote up to 10 times each day and they need to beat out the other retailer from Iowa in this head-to-head popularity contest. Help us show some Maine pride and VOTE today.

http://www.retailmeansjobs.com/ThisIsRetail/matchup/6

Cool As A Moose Selected As 2011 Merchant of the Year

Cool As A Moose of Brunswick, ME was selected as the 2011 Merchant of the Year award winner.

The company will be honored at the 78th Annual Meeting of the Maine Merchants Association on October 20, 2011 at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, ME.

Speaker Robert Nutting Honored

House Speaker Robert Nutting is honored with the 2011 Jim McGregor Government Service Award.

About The Maine Merchants Association

The Maine Merchants Association is the #1 organization for promoting and protecting the interests of retailers and merchants in Maine. Formed in 1933 by a group of visionary merchants, these Mainers saw a need for representation when public policy was made.

Today, the Maine Merchants Association represents over 400 members statewide ranging from large national chain stores to small family-owned retail stores with some 1,000 locations statewide. The Maine Merchants Association membership accounts for more than 75 percent of the annual retail sales in Maine.

Our credibility lies in our longevity and our commitment to serving the ever-changing needs of our members.  We are a recognized player with the legislature, state agencies and the governor's office.