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MRA reports October retail sales skyrocket over slow September

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Optimism grows for sales increases through January 2022

Michigan Retailers Association today reports a sizable increase in the October sales performance compared to September numbers.

The October Retail Index survey came in at 70.7,

MRA supports bills that would add transparency and consumer protections to online marketplaces

INFORM Act looks to curb prolific organized retail crime that negatively impacts Michigan retailers

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) is applauding the introduction new legislation HB 5485-5487 designed to address the exploding problem of organized retail crime by adding transparency and verification tools that should limit the resale opportunities of stolen products online.

MRA reports September retail sales drop after strong August

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Michigan retailers remain hopeful for sales to finish strong this year

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association today reports a decrease in the September sales performance compare to August numbers.