Father’s Day is around the corner, and spending is expected to reach a record $24 billion this year, according to the annual Father’s Day survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The new high …
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Consumer confidence surged in May, with The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, rising 12.3 points to 98.0, more than a 10-point increase from April. “Consumer confidence improved in May after five consecutive months of decline,” says Stephanie Guichard, senior economist, …
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The U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services for April 2025 reported $41.3 million in retail sales for building material and garden suppliers, up 0.8% month over month and up 3.2% year over year. That compared with …
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During the first quarter of 2025, big-box home improvement retailers Lowe’s, Home Depot and Tractor Supply Company saw year-over-year increases in net sales but declines in net earnings. See the round-up and side-by-side comparisons below and read the full stories …
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Target Corporation released its financial results for Q1 2025, reporting net sales in Q1 of $28.8 billion, down 2.8% from Q1 of 2024 due to a decrease in merchandise sales. Comparable store sales decreased 3.8% in the first quarter, reflecting …
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Walmart recently released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Net sales for the quarter reached $108.7 billion, led by growth in the health and wellness and grocery categories. Walmart reported an increase of 4.5% in comparable store …
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Headline after headline warns of the impending impact of global economic shifts, tariffs and other supply chain challenges on retailers. To better understand the realities of what’s happening in the hardlines supply chain and how retailers can best prepare for …
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Lowe’s is bringing its customers more options than ever through its new online marketplace, launched in December 2024. Now, Lowe’s is accelerating the growth of its marketplace with a partnership with Mirakl, a global marketplace technology company. Through this partnership, …
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