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      <description>“The inconsistency in which these tariffs are threatened and applied has created a very difficult environment for business owners,” said Bill Hallan, CEO of the Michigan Retailers Association.</description>
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      <description>A new survey by the Michigan Retailers Association found its members' retail sales declined in September. Sales also declined in August.</description>
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      <description>New Midland Mall owner Jordan Dice says adding diversity inside the mall will bring back interest to shoppers.</description>
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      <description>Michigan is implementing changes this fall to ensure sales tax is collected from online retailers. Beginning October first, out of state sellers will have…</description>
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