Retail sales increased again in August as consumer demand and easing inflation overcame slower job growth, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). “Retail sales data shows that consumers continued to spend on household priorities …
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April U.S. Home Improvement Sales Jump 33% From 2020
U.S. home improvement sales (NAICS 444) stood at $43.2 billion in April, down slightly from $43.4 billion in March, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. However, sales for the sector are roughly 33 percent higher than one year …
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There’s much more to discover from the March 2021 edition of Hardware Retailing. Browse the links below to uncover new innovations, trends and resources to lead your operation to success. There’s More to Explore… NHPA, Industry Leaders Sign Letter on …
Read More »Pet Supplies Category Sees Sales Spike Amid COVID-19
As cities and states across the U.S. issued shelter-in-place orders for residents, one retail bright spot is the uptick in purchases made for pets, according to new data from the National Retail Federation (NRF). As consumers stocked up on essentials …
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