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 | Mar 28, 2022 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Although most are celebrating and prepared to part with nearly the same amount of money they did in 2021, inflation will affect how consumers spend on the Easter holiday this year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. About 80% of consumers in the...
