by Mike Duff | Jun 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
An annual global survey by payments provider Blackhawk Network indicates the number of consumers planning to purchase gift cards for self-use as part of a spending strategy nearly doubled year over year, rising from 31% in 2025 to 56% in 2026. Blackhawk found...
by Mike Duff | Jun 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
The executive suite at Dollar General keeps evolving with the announcement of nine leadership updates across business intelligence, real estate, information technology, human resources and store operations departments. Among the executive initiatives, Travis Nixon has...
by Mike Duff | Jun 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
In the first quarter, Restoration Hardware posted a net loss and lower revenues, while beating Wall Street forecasts, and introduced new programs that will enhance its offering to consumers and the design trade. Net loss was $13.7 million, or 73 cents per diluted...
by Mike Duff | Jun 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
For 2026, the National Retail Federation is forecasting Father’s Day spending to reach a record $27.9 billion, up from $24 billion last year. According to the annual survey released by NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics, 77% of consumers plan to celebrate...
by Mike Duff | Jun 11, 2026 | Retail Articles
Younger consumers are taking the lead when it comes to celebrating Father’s Day, according to professional services network PwC. Research from the former PricewaterhouseCoopers indicated that 70% of Millennials and 66% of Gen Zers planned to celebrate Father’s Day,...
