by Mike Duff | Dec 15, 2025 | Retail Articles
Most U.S. consumers plan to celebrate Christmas this year, with holiday spending expectations largely steady, though a sizable share expect to pull back, according to Numerator’s 2025 Q4 Holiday Preview study. As the holiday approaches, 54% of polled consumers said...
by Mike Duff | Dec 2, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Costco Wholesale Club has filed suit with the United States Court of International Trade seeking a full refund of duties rendered if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act...
by Mike Duff | Nov 21, 2025 | Retail Articles
Ross Stores posted better-than-expected third-quarter results, with homewares a little soft but improving. Net earnings were $511.9 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, versus $488.8 million, or $1.48 per diluted share, in the year-earlier quarter, the company...
by Mike Duff | Nov 20, 2025 | Retail Articles
Appliances and lawn and garden were among the product categories that helped Lowe’s Cos. turn in comparable sales gains for the third quarter, as adjusted earnings also increased. Net earnings were $1.62 billion, or $2.88 per diluted share, versus $1.7 billion, or...
by Mike Duff | Nov 13, 2025 | Retail Articles
Market researcher Numerator reported data indicating prices for everyday household purchases increased 0.12% in October, following a 0.60% increase in September and a 0.32% increase in August. As consumers reconsider holiday budgets in the face of tariff impositions...
