by Peter Giannetti | Mar 2, 2023 | Beverageware, Home + Housewares, Kitchen Tools & Gadgets, Kitchenware, Serveware
Housewares industry pioneer Aji Das, who recently passed away at 79, was remembered by colleagues and customers as a tireless, hands-on business leader with masterful new product timing and a knack for building enduring relationships. Das most recently was CEO of...
by Mike Duff | Feb 22, 2023 | Featured News, Retail Articles
The TJX Cos. net income topped $1 billion in the fourth quarter, although HomeGoods posted negative year-over comparable store sales against strong 2021 results when consumers were emerging from pandemic stay-at-home mandates. Net income was $1.04 billion, or 89 cents...
by Mike Duff | Feb 10, 2023 | Retail Articles
Two-thirds of Americans plan to spend either the same or more in 2023 as they did in 2022 on retail purchases despite continued inflation and the potential of a recession. But a significant proportion will be deal hunting, and they’ll be doing a lot of it in physical...
by Mike Duff | Dec 6, 2022 | Retail Articles
As the retail year winds down, the Numerator 2022 Holiday Gifting Shopping Preview provides a revealing overview of what shoppers will buy, how much they plan to spend, and when and where they intend to purchase gifts, according to the market researcher. Among the...
by Mike Duff | Sep 19, 2022 | Retail Articles
After a period of revisiting and updating the furniture component of its assortment, Big Lots is forming a partnership with DoorDash to offer customers on-demand delivery across its lineup, including food, consumables, off-price goods and home essentials, from more...