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Month: July 2024
Michigan Retailers Association statement on Michigan Supreme Court decision in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General
The opinion issued today is disappointing and will have an immense negative impact on all retailers. Bedrock principles of capitalism and a competitive labor market are thwarted by extending the paid leave law to employers with only one employee,
Economic Study Highlights Impact of Shopping Local
Michiganders’ local purchases make a difference
Imagine boosting Michigan’s economy by $1.5 billion simply by shifting 10% of your spending to local retailers. This is the compelling potential revealed in the annual Buy Nearby economic study,
Michigan Retailers’ June Sales Down from May
Michigan Retailers Association today reports that June 2024 sales dropped from May, landing at 43.3 on the 100-point Retail Index. The May 2024 Retail Index came in at 47.4.
The 100-point Index provides a snapshot of the state’s overall retail industry.
