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.

MRA reports August retail sales rise slighty over July

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Sales plateau last two months, retailers remain hopeful for stronger sales in Q4

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association today reports a small increase in August sales performance over July.

MRA reports July retail sales drop following strong June

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Labor shortage continues, MRA awaits back-to-school stats

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association today reports a decrease in retail sales in the month of July, over June.

The July Retail Index survey came in at 59.1,

MRA reports June retail sales continue on the uptick

Labor shortages impacting product lead times and prices

LANSING, Mich. – As Michiganders return to their pre-pandemic lifestyles, Michigan retailers continue to see a rebound in sales noting an uptick in June over the previous month.