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NRF: Port Volumes Continue Rising As Retailers Prepare for Second Half Holidays

NRF: Port Volumes Continue Rising As Retailers Prepare for Second Half Holidays

by Mike Duff | Jul 11, 2024 | Retail Articles

Inbound cargo volume at major container ports in the United States continues to rise despite supply chain challenges, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. U.S. ports covered by Global Port...
Loyalty Programs Key To Building Consumer Brand Engagement

Loyalty Programs Key To Building Consumer Brand Engagement

by Mike Duff | Jun 28, 2024 | Retail Articles

The 2024 Customer Loyalty Study from gifting company Snappy determined the majority of consumers consider loyalty programs an important factor to weigh when engaging companies and brands. Top reasons to chose a company, according to the Snappy study, are product...
Numerator: Consumers Ready for More Celebrations in 2024

Numerator: Consumers Ready for More Celebrations in 2024

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...
Kirkland’s Promotes Sullivan to CEO After Positive Comps

Kirkland’s Promotes Sullivan to CEO After Positive Comps

by Mike Duff | Jan 19, 2024 | Retail Articles

As it touted positive comparable sales, Kirkland’s Home announced it appointed a new chief executive. The company promoted Amy Sullivan to CEO, effective February 4. She will join the board of directors. Sullivan succeeds interim CEO Ann Joyce, who will remain...
NRF: 3.8% Holiday Sales Gain Hit Top End of Forecast

NRF: 3.8% Holiday Sales Gain Hit Top End of Forecast

by Mike Duff | Jan 18, 2024 | Featured News, Retail Articles

The National Retail Federation reportedcore retail sales in the holiday season gained 3.8% from the year-earlier period, near the top of the organization’s forecast range. Based on United States Census Bureau data, as was the earlier forecast, core retail sales...
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