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 Peter Giannetti | Mar 17, 2026 | Retail Articles
U.S. consumer spending stabilized following January’s weather‑driven volatility, with overall retail sales revenue rising 1.3% on a 1% unit decline in February compared to the same period last year, Circana reported. While severe storms impacted over 240 million...
by Mike Duff | Jan 20, 2026 | Retail Articles
Market research and analytics company Circana reported that total retail spending held steady in December, while 2025 closed with 2% overall retail dollar growth for the year, on flat unit demand, with discretionary categories lagging on both counts. In the combined...
