by Mike Duff | Mar 5, 2025 | Retail Articles
In a Numerator report, Tricks of the Trade: Consumers React to U.S. Tariffs, 83% of consumers in the market researcher’s survey in the United States said they’re aware of new or proposed duties, up significantly from 53% in December 2024. Yet, consumer clarity...
by Mike Duff | Mar 5, 2025 | Retail Articles
In the fourth quarter, Target comparable store sales gained, although earnings slipped as it announced not only financial results but a new strategic plan. Target said it is revisiting the home assortment as part of the plan by adding more trend-forward newness to...
by Mike Duff | Mar 5, 2025 | Retail Articles
Best Buy delivered positive comparable sales in the fourth quarter with adjusted earnings and revenue topping Wall Street expectations. In the year-earlier quarter, net earnings were $117 million, or 54 cents per diluted share, versus $460 million, or $2.12 per...
by Mike Duff | Mar 4, 2025 | Retail Articles
National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said strong economic performance in 2024 is likely to carry over and influence growth this year, but a wide range of uncertainty exists as the White House and Congress make decisions that will impact the...
by Mike Duff | Mar 4, 2025 | The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2025
New realities in reaching consumers, action regarding chemicals including PFAS, lead and cadmium and product development were topics driving the sessions at the Inspiration Theater during day two of The Inspired Home Show. Kait Stephens, CEO of Brij and Gina Lombardo,...
