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Holiday Shopping: Michigan Consumers Optimistic On Economy

After a long period of unease and concern, Michigan consumers have a more positive outlook on the economy and their household finances, according to Deloitte’s 27th annual survey of spending intentions and trends.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/11/23

Car Buyers More Satisfied With Their Vehicles

Customer satisfaction with vehicle purchases has hit an all time high, tying a mark set back in 2009.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2012/08/21

Businesses Optimistic While Waiting For Final Holiday Numbers

The Michigan Retail Index showed sales in November pushed the Index up for the fifth straight month — to its highest point of the year.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/12/28

Mich. Retail Sales Show Slow, Steady Growth Through July

“Early back-to-school sales,” hot weather and falling gas prices in July led to slow, steady growth in Michigan retail sales.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/08/27

Pontiac Celebrates New Business In The City

A group of local business and civic organizations in Pontiac are holding a celebration to welcome nearly 60 new businesses which have opened this year.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/06/17

Will High Gas Prices Affect Travel, Retail Spending?

With the statewide average near $4 a gallon for gasoline, concern is rising in tourism and retail on how the higher costs will affect their industries this summer.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/04/09

Long-Vacant Detroit Store Finds New Tenant

A New Jersey-based clothing factory may be planning to bring life back to an empty department store building in Detroit.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2011/01/03

Last Minute Shoppers Looking For Deals

Shopping done? Procrastinators are at stores, grabbing discounted clothing and can’t-go-wrong gift cards.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2010/12/24

Wal-Mart Offering Free Shipping For Online Buys

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is going for the jugular in the holiday retailing war, announcing Thursday that it will offer free shipping on nearly 60,000 online items – with no minimum purchase requirement.

2010/11/11

Holiday Shoppers May Have Upper Hand

The Christmas shopping season doesn’t kick off for another six weeks, but retailers already are signaling they’re prepared to discount aggressively if needed to entice shoppers still skittish about spending.

2010/10/07

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