Michigan Retailers: Sales Up, Future Sale Predictions Strong

Outlook rises for second consecutive month; 70% predict sales increase
Michigan Retailers Association today reports that April retail sales increased over March. Retailers also anticipate summer sales through July to increase.
Michigan Retailers Predict Strong Start to Summer Sales

67 percent of Michigan retailers anticipate strong next quarter
Michigan Retailers Association today reports that while March 2023 sales dropped slightly over February, the outlook for summer sales is strong according to results of the latest Michigan Retail Index survey.
Michigan Retailers Celebrate a Decade of Buy Nearby Campaign

MRA campaign teaches consumers the economic benefits of shopping locally; if Michigan consumers redirected 10 percent of their out-of-state e-commerce spending to local retailers, it would add about $3 billion to the state’s economy.