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...
by Peter Giannetti | Oct 15, 2025 | Retail Articles
Market research and insight company Circana reported that the trend of diminishing demand at retail appeared mid-year and continues, revealing shifts in consumer spending behavior spanning the retail marketplace. Retail sales revenue in the United States was flat...
by Chandler Harvey | Oct 8, 2025 | Trade Shows & Associations
The opening day of the International Housewares Association’s 2025 CHESS (Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession) brought housewares executives together for a full slate of sessions examining the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry. CHESS is...
