by Mike Duff | Sep 5, 2024 | Retail Articles
Kirkland’s narrowed its loss in the second quarter compared to a year ago, beating Wall Street estimates while reporting store traffic gains ahead its critical holiday period. Net loss was $14.5 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $19.4 million,...
by Mike Duff | Aug 27, 2024 | Retail Articles
In an initiative to promote its renewed closeout orientation to consumers, Big Lots has announced its biggest extreme bargain Halloween promotion ever, based on its purchase of a well-known national party supply retailer’s overstock originally valued at $11...
by Mike Duff | Feb 5, 2024 | Retail Articles
In a study on consumer feelings about holiday occasions, Numerator has determined that more people are ready to celebrate in 2024. Numerator’s 2024 Holiday Intentions Preview looked at how shoppers plan to celebrate and shop for 14 major holidays in the United States...
by Mike Duff | Oct 24, 2023 | Retail Articles
Market researcher Numerator says fewer consumers in the United States plan to celebrate Halloween this year, at 61% versus 65% in 2022, yet 12% of shoppers remain undecided, which could bring participation above 2022 levels. Consumer buying patterns tend to make a...
by Mike Duff | Oct 19, 2023 | Retail Articles
The holiday season is coming up fast, and according to a National Retail Federation consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers expect to spend $875 on average on gifts, decorations, food and other seasonal items, up about $42, or 5%, from...
