by Peter Giannetti | Apr 22, 2026 | Retail Articles
U.S. retail spending showed modest growth heading into spring as consumer behavior remains shaped by a mix of economic headwinds and short-term tailwinds, according to market research and analytics company Circana. Overall U.S. retail sales increased 3.3% year over...
by Peter Giannetti | Apr 1, 2026 | HomePage Views
The first quarter of 2026 has turned to the second quarter. And on this day when tomfoolery is celebrated, there is little margin for trickery for the home and housewares business as it takes stock of how the first three months have primed planning for the rest of the...
by Peter Giannetti | Mar 30, 2026 | Home + Housewares
Market analytics company Circana credited lifestyle-driven demand for fueling a 2% gain in total U.S. retail sales revenue across discretionary general merchandise, retail food and beverage, and non-edible consumer packaged goods (CPG) for the first 10 weeks of 2026...
by Chandler Harvey | Mar 27, 2026 | Home + Housewares, The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026, Videos
From artificial intelligence and innovation to consumer value and color direction, keynote sessions at The Inspired Home Show 2026 explored the forces shaping the future of the home and housewares industry. Across presentations from NetElixir, Circana, Springboard...
by Chandler Harvey | Mar 24, 2026 | The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026, Videos
As consumer spending remains pressured, the path to growth in home and housewares is becoming less about following demand and more about creating it. At The Inspired Home Show 2026, Circana’s Joe Derochowski underscored the need for brands to lead with innovation and...
