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Michigan Retail Index Sees First Positive Sales Month Since May 2025

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The Michigan Retail Index for September 2025 came in at 55.1, marking a 10-point increase from August's score of 44.9. This is the first positive sales month since May 2025, and it's 16.4 points higher than the previous year's score of 38.7. Forty-one percent of retailers reported an increase in September sales over August, while 39% reported a sales decrease, and 20% reported no change.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Michigan Retail Index for September 2025 was 55.1, a 10-point increase from August's score of 44.9.
  • The September 2025 score is the first positive sales month since May 2025.
  • The score is 16.4 points higher than the previous year's score of 38.7.
  • Forty-one percent of retailers reported an increase in September sales over August.
  • 39% of Michigan retailers surveyed reported a sales decrease.
  • 20% reported no change in sales.
  • 63% of retailers predicted their sales would increase in the next three months.
  • The 3-month outlook score was 74.0.
  • The inventory outlook for the next three months rose to 65.9, beating last month's record as the highest score in 2025.
  • The "Keep Your Money in Michigan" initiative aims to encourage consumers to shop at Michigan-based retailers during the holiday season.

Statistics:

  • The Michigan Retail Index for September 2025 was 55.1.
  • The index score increased by 10 points from August's score of 44.9.
  • The September 2025 score is 16.4 points higher than the previous year's score of 38.7.
  • 41% of retailers reported an increase in sales.
  • 39% of retailers reported a decrease in sales.
  • 20% of retailers reported no change in sales.
  • 63% of retailers predicted sales would increase in the next three months.
  • The 3-month outlook score was 74.0.
  • The inventory outlook for the next three months is 65.9.

Sources:

  • Michigan Retailers Association, "Retail Index Reports First Positive Sales Month Since May 2025"
  • Public Sector Consultants, "2025 Buy Nearby Economic Impact Study"

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