by Mike Duff | Jun 26, 2026 | Retail Articles
Independence Day 2026 will have an even higher profile than usual as America’s 250th anniversary is this year, and the holiday will be broadly observed despite economic uncertainty and the effects of inflation, with 71% of consumers in the United States planning to...
by Mike Duff | Jun 25, 2026 | Retail Articles
Amazon Prime Day spending is down year over year, according to market researcher Numerator, as consumers put more emphasis on everyday essentials than categories, such as electronics, traditionally associated with big sales events. Top categories that Prime Day buyers...
by Chandler Harvey | Jun 18, 2026 | Home + Housewares
Casabrews is bringing its espresso machines to Walmart, responding to what the small appliance supplier said is growing demand for accessible, café-quality coffee experiences at home. Walmart is carrying the Casabrews CM5418 Basic model in 2500 stores and the 3700...
by Mike Duff | Jun 15, 2026 | Retail Articles
Numerator researchers turned their sights on Amazon Prime Day and found that 80% of consumers in the United States are aware of the dates for the 2026 version of the event, with 43% of U.S. households expecting to shop it. Consumers who anticipate shopping on Prime...
by Mike Duff | Jun 4, 2026 | Retail Articles
More than half of consumers plan to research purchases before shopping on Prime Day, using tools, including artificial intelligence, to compare products and prices across retailers rather than relying exclusively on Amazon, according to a survey sponsored by product...