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Month: September 2023

Michigan Retailers See Lowest Sales Since May 2020

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Retailers report strong first half of August, stagnant latter half

Michigan Retailers Association today reports that August 2023 sales dropped for the second consecutive month, well below satisfactory levels –

Grow Michigan’s Economy by Shopping? It’s Possible.

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By shifting only 10% of their spending to local Michigan retailers, consumers have the power to drive a $1.3 billion surge in our state’s economy. Recent research by the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and Public Sector Consultants (PSC) reveals this potential win for Michigan in the annual Buy Nearby economic study.