Retail Association of Maine

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

🏌️ The inaugural Retail Cup is in the books, and Team Maine is already looking ahead to next year!

What a day at Breakfast Hill Golf Club in Greenland, NH! After two weather postponements, 20 teams total with 10 representing Team Maine and 10 representing Team New Hampshire finally teed off in a golf scramble for the first-ever Retail Cup trophy.

Team New Hampshire edged out Team Maine to take home the inaugural title, but the real win was the day itself: great golf, great company, and a friendly cross-border rivalry between two states' retail communities. Congratulations to Team New Hampshire, and to every Maine team that competed with heart.

A big thank you to our presenting sponsors for making this event possible: Hammond Lumber Company, Cove Risk Services, and Altria.

Thank you also to Breakfast Hill Golf Club for hosting, and to everyone from the Maine retail community who came out to represent. The Cup may be heading south this year, but we'll be back to reclaim it in 2027! 😏⛳

📸 A few of our favorite moments from the day are below.

07/29/2026

⛳ Even Poseidon couldn't keep us off the course forever! The inaugural Retail Cup has been postponed for a SECOND time due to weather, but we've got a new date: August 11th at Breakfast Hill in Greenland, NH.

Team Maine vs. Team New Hampshire! Bragging rights and the Retail Cup are on the line. The top 5 net scores from each state get combined, so every player matters. High handicap, low handicap, it doesn't matter. We need a strong Maine showing to bring the Cup home!

Foursomes and individual players still welcome:
https://retailnh.glueup.com/event/the-retail-cup-179455/

Let's go, Maine! 🦞🏆

Members of the Retail Association of Maine & the New Hampshire Retail Association compete in a friendly interstate tournament, bringing retailers together for a day on the course.

07/11/2026

Running a retail store or food business means wearing a lot of hats. AI can help lighten the load.

Join us Thursday, July 16, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. to discover practical AI tools designed to help retailers, grocers, and food businesses streamline operations, create marketing content faster, improve customer communication, and save valuable time.

Walk away with real strategies you can start using right away.

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/3ew42upb

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and happy Fourth of July! We hope you enjoy celebrating with family, friends, and your community. Whether you're attending a barbecue, watching fireworks, or simply relaxing, have a wonderful holiday and stay safe. ❤️🤍💙

07/02/2026

AI is changing the way businesses work; and now is the perfect time to learn how it can work for yours.

Join Maine digital marketing expert Rich Brooks for a practical Exchange Webinar focused on AI tools for retailers, grocers, and food businesses. Learn how to save time, streamline operations, improve marketing, and boost efficiency with tools you can start using immediately.

📅 Thursday, July 16, 2026
🕣 8:30–9:30 AM
🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/3ew42upb

06/19/2026

The results are in!

In November, Maine voters will choose between Hannah Pingree-D, Bobby Charles-R and Rick Bennett-Unenrolled for Governor.

In CD-2, in the race to replace Congressman Jared Golden, it will be Paul LePage-R versus Matt Dunlap-D.

In my opinion, there are very clear distinctions between the candidates, and where they believe Maine should go from here.

06/17/2026

Due to forecasted weather conditions, the 2026 Maine – New Hampshire Retail Cup has been postponed and rescheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Breakfast Hill Golf Club.

Registration has been extended, giving additional time to join the interstate competition and represent Team Maine or Team New Hampshire on the course.

We appreciate everyone's flexibility and look forward to seeing you on July 29 for a great day of golf, networking, and friendly rivalry.

🏌️ Register here: https://tinyurl.com/33xmzjwj

05/28/2026

Join us for the next Exchange Webinar: Running Your Business Confidently Under Paid Family & Medical Leave.

This webinar will focus on employer compliance under Maine’s PFML program, including practical guidance for navigating requirements, understanding responsibilities, and preparing your business with confidence. The session will also touch on Maine’s new pay transparency law and what employers should know moving forward.

Presented by Tawny Alvarez of Verrill, this discussion is designed to help employers stay informed and prepared ahead of upcoming changes.

📅 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 8:30–9:30 AM
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4yajzfy7

05/11/2026

The Retail Cup introduces a friendly Maine vs. New Hampshire competition; bringing together retail leaders for a day of golf, networking, and industry connection.

📅 June 18 | Breakfast Hill

Reserve your spot:

Members of the Retail Association of Maine & the New Hampshire Retail Association compete in a friendly interstate tournament, bringing retailers together for a day on the course.