by Mike Duff | Apr 8, 2022 | Retail Articles
According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, total March retail sales — including in-store and online numbers across all forms of payment but excluding auto — increased 8.4% year-over-year and 18% compared to pre-pandemic spending in 2019, not adjusted for inflation. The...
by Mike Duff | Apr 8, 2022 | Retail Articles
Costco made a strong showing in March with double-digit comparable store gains. Costco comps without the effects of fuel price and foreign exchange volatility increased 12.2% in March year over year, with the United States up 12.7%, Canada up 12.2% and Other...
by Mike Duff | Apr 6, 2022 | Retail Articles
JCPenney is rolling out a “Shopping is Back!” integrated marketing initiative developed to give consumers a fresh, brand-oriented look at the company in stores and online. The retailer characterizes the initiative as a celebration of shopping and the...
by Mike Duff | Apr 5, 2022 | Retail Articles
Wayfair has promoted Ryan Fitzpatrick to vp, furniture and decor, the company announced. He will lead the company’s North American furniture & decor and category management teams, Wayfair noted, leveraging years of experience and deep understanding of the...
by Mike Duff | Apr 5, 2022 | Retail Articles
As it competes with Amazon and other, newer platforms for third-party merchants, Walmart has introduced New-Seller Savings, a limited-time Walmart Marketplace promotion exclusive to businesses ready to onboard. Sellers who join Walmart Marketplace by May 31, and start...