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MRA reports February sales bounce-back from stagnant January

Feb Current

Retailers report a sales rebound after a slow start to 2022

Michigan Retailers Association today reports February 2022 sales rise over a slow January.

Monthly sales rise
The February Retail Index survey came in at 74.1,

MRA Announces New Grant Program for Local Communities and Downtowns

Buy Nearby van

Four grants of $7,500 each to be awarded to communities looking to promote downtown retail

Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) announced today it has created a new grant program to support local communities and the vibrant retail businesses that anchor those downtowns.

MRA reports January sales down from strong December

Jan Actual Sales

Retailers report a slightly slower start to 2022
than reported in 2021

Michigan Retailers Association today reports January 2022 sales fall from robust December 2021.

The January Retail Index survey came in at 58.3,