by Peter Giannetti | Dec 4, 2025 | Featured News, Trade Shows & Associations
Retail and AI experts will examine the surging development of agentic commerce in a forthcoming presentation of the International Housewares Association Webinar Series. The IHA webinar — “AI & Housewares: Navigating Agentic Commerce” — is set for Monday, December...
by Peter Giannetti | Nov 26, 2025 | Retail Articles
Most U.S. consumers will be more selective in their holiday shopping this year as concerns about rising costs weigh on gift purchase choices, according to market research and analytics company Circana. The Circana holiday intentions survey indicated that 81% of...
by Peter Giannetti | Nov 14, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Circana reported U.S. retail sales revenue for the combined four weeks ending November 1, 2025, rose 2%, while unit demand remained flat compared to the same period in 2024. “Consumers appear nimble as they bend and stretch their ability to purchase amid an abundance...
by Peter Giannetti | Nov 6, 2025 | Retail Articles
A consumer survey by market analytics company Circana indicates that the 2025 holiday shopping season could lead to earlier retail sales growth compared to last year. According to Circana’s annual holiday purchase intentions consumer survey, 44% of respondents...
by Peter Giannetti | Oct 21, 2025 | Bakeware, Home + Housewares, Kitchenware
In a sign of growth opportunity for the U.S. bakeware and accessories business, market research and analytics company Circana reported that retail unit sales of baking cookbooks in 2025 have advanced more than 80% year over year. While the overall cookbook category...
