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.

Michigan Retailers Predict Strong Start to Summer Sales

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67 percent of Michigan retailers anticipate strong next quarter

Michigan Retailers Association today reports that while March 2023 sales dropped slightly over February, the outlook for summer sales is strong according to results of the latest Michigan Retail Index survey.

Michigan Retailers’ Sales Increase for Second Consecutive Month

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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

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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.