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Retail success in 2021 hinges on holiday shopping, adapting to e-commerce
The pandemic pushed local retailers that traditionally rely on foot traffic to beef up their online presence and offer curbside and delivery options — mostly out of necessity to accommodate shopping from home and to compete with online retail giants.
Retailers share optimistic outlook as holiday shopping season approaches
Michigan retailers are approaching the holiday shopping season with optimism and expectations for higher online sales, despite reporting lower sales for last month and new state restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
After activity, rent revenues drop, malls stuck in ‘waiting game’ through holiday season
Business has been brutal this year at the Holland Town Center outdoor mall because of COVID-19 shutdown orders, compounded by the fact that unique retailers don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach for adapting to state orders.
Michigan retailers report ‘large upswing’ with September sales
Nearly half of Michigan retailers optimistically expect higher sales in the coming holiday shopping season.
Michigan retailers expect continued growth
Michigan retailers recorded a small improvement in business during July, as warm weather drew shoppers into stores and consumers began shopping for the new school year.
Survey: Michigan retailers expect strong growth through summer
A majority of retailers across Michigan report higher sales this spring and expect to sustain growth well into the summer.