by Mike Duff | Feb 14, 2025 | Retail Articles
In the Institute Supply Management ongoing survey of purchasing and supply executives, January came in as the seventh straight month of economic expansion in the services sector. The services Purchasing Managers Index registered 52.8%, down 1.2 points from December’s...
by Mike Duff | Feb 14, 2025 | Retail Articles
In reviewing data released today by the United States Census Bureau, the National Retail Federation noted that although retail sales fell in January compared to the previous month, year-over-year sales advanced. The Census Bureau stated overall retail sales in January...
by Mike Duff | Feb 14, 2025 | Retail Articles
In an off-price retailer switch, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet has opened four new stores in Wisconsin in former Big Lots locations. The Ollie’s stores are operating in Fond Du Lac, Sheboygan, West Bend and Mount Pleasant markets. Eric van der Valk, Ollie’s...
by Mike Duff | Feb 14, 2025 | Retail Articles
Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is likely to remain high as retailers continue to bring in cargo ahead of increasing tariffs on China and threats targeting other countries, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National...
by Mike Duff | Feb 13, 2025 | Beverageware, Home + Housewares, Tableware, Travel Goods
Yeti credited brand expansion, innovation and global growth for solid gains in the fourth quarter. Net income was $53.2 million versus $78.6 million while diluted earnings per share were 63 cents versus 90 cents in the year-previous quarter. Adjusted for one-time...
