Michigan Retailers Celebrate a Decade of Buy Nearby Campaign

MRA campaign teaches consumers the economic benefits of shopping locally; if Michigan consumers redirected 10 percent of their out-of-state e-commerce spending to local retailers, it would add about $3 billion to the state’s economy.
Michigan Retailers’ Sales Increase for Second Consecutive Month

50 percent of Michigan retailers reported an increase in sales in Feb.
Michigan Retailers Association today reports that February 2023 sales rose over January, marking the second month in a row of positive retail activity.
Michigan Retail Seasonally Adjusted Sales Rise Robustly

33 percent report increase, 61 percent anticipate continued growth
Michigan Retailers Association today reported that January 2023 sales rose over modest December sales – a positive direction for the state’s retail climate and good indicator for the overall economy.