Retail Index

Michigan Retail Association in conjunction with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit office conducts monthly research among Michigan retail and small businesses to determine the health of the state’s retail and its impact on Michigan’s economy.

The Importance of Responding to the Retail Index

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Each and every month, MRA sends an email to our members to ask a simple question: How were your sales last month? 

While you might think this is just another email clogging up the precious space in your inbox,

Michigan Retailers Report Dec. Sales Rise Over Nov.

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December retail sales index up year-over-year

Michigan Retailers Association today reports that December 2023 sales rose for the first time since September, landing at 47.1 on the 100-point Retail Index.

Michigan Retailers Reports Retail Sales Fall Again

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Retailers report second consecutive month of sales decrease

Michigan Retailers Association today reports that November 2023 sales fell for the second consecutive month, landing at 41.0 on the 100-point Retail Index.