Michigan retailers

A new survey by the Michigan Retailers Association found its members' retail sales declined in September. Sales also declined in August.

This week a shopper in Meijer in Acme threatened an employee with a knife, upset he was told to wear a mask.In Lansing, a man was stabbed and in May, a…

They used to be a shopper’s first choice.These days, Sears and Kmart seem to be on a fast track to extinction.For many families in Michigan, Sears or…

The holiday decorations have barely been taken down when a harsh verdict was passed on the holiday shopping season.Macy's announced it's closing 68…

For the many American women who wear a plus-size, shopping for clothes can be an unhappy experience. The plus-size clothing is in a separate department,…

This holiday shopping season may turn out to be better than expected for Michigan retailers.With temperatures approaching the 60’s, it may not feel like…

Starting Thursday, more online companies will add the Michigan sales tax to purchases made by Michigan customers.Online retail giant Amazon is among the…

The brutal winter weather is taking a toll on Michigan retailers.A major ice storm just before Christmas resulted in poor overall holiday season sales for…

Today hordes of last-minute Christmas shoppers hit Michigan stores frantically shopping for the perfect present, or at least the best still available.The…

The continued high unemployment rate is making Michigan retailers nervous about sales this summer. Rising commodity prices for things like cotton and…