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Month: February 2024
Michigan Retailers Report Low January Sales, Positive Future Outlook
Michigan Retailers Association today reports that January 2024 sales performed moderately, landing at 48.0 on the 100-point Retail Index. The January 2023 Retail Index came in at 53.8, indicating a 10.8 percent decrease year-over-year.
From the Archives: At Home for 25 Years
Although the building we call MRA Headquarters has been standing for over 100 years, MRA officially moved in 25 years ago. In 1999, MRA purchased the Women’s Club and moving trucks transported members’ files,
Donations Help to Sustain Retail Lifeblood
Greetings fellow retailers,
I write today about something of importance to all of us: promoting our local businesses. In these challenging economic times, where consumers have more options than ever,