by Mike Duff | Jan 14, 2026 | Retail Articles
The Institute for Supply Management, in its latest services industry Purchasing Managers’ Index report, reported that economic activity in the sector expanded in December, with the index improving to 54.4%, led by retail. The poll of purchasing and supply chain...
by Mike Duff | Jan 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
With more help from AI, consumers were active in the digital marketplace as 2025 closed out, with online holiday spending increasing 4% in the United States versus seasonal sales in 2024, reaching $294 billion, according to Salesforce. The customer relationship...
by Mike Duff | Jan 8, 2026 | Retail Articles
In the third quarter, Helen of Troy made progress toward stabilizing the business, CEO G. Scott Uzzell stated, while key metrics met or exceeded Wall Street expectations. Net loss was $84.1 million, or $3.65 per diluted share, versus net income of $49.6 million, or...
by Mike Duff | Jan 8, 2026 | Retail Articles
The Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen banners have launched a new collaboration with Stoney Clover Lane, an accessories brand known for vibrant aesthetics and playful customizations. The design teams at Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen...
by Mike Duff | Jan 7, 2026 | Retail Articles
Consumer spending online increased 6.8% to $257.8 billion in the United States during the just-past holiday shopping season, according to Adobe, which defined the period as November 1 to December 31, 2025. Adobe noted that spending in its Furniture & Home Goods...
