Inbound cargo volume at major container ports in the United States continues to rise despite supply chain challenges, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. U.S. ports covered by Global Port...
The 2024 Customer Loyalty Study from gifting company Snappy determined the majority of consumers consider loyalty programs an important factor to weigh when engaging companies and brands. Top reasons to chose a company, according to the Snappy study, are product...
In a study on consumer feelings about holiday occasions, Numerator has determined that more people are ready to celebrate in 2024. Numerator’s 2024 Holiday Intentions Preview looked at how shoppers plan to celebrate and shop for 14 major holidays in the United States...
As it touted positive comparable sales, Kirkland’s Home announced it appointed a new chief executive. The company promoted Amy Sullivan to CEO, effective February 4. She will join the board of directors. Sullivan succeeds interim CEO Ann Joyce, who will remain...
The National Retail Federation reportedcore retail sales in the holiday season gained 3.8% from the year-earlier period, near the top of the organization’s forecast range. Based on United States Census Bureau data, as was the earlier forecast, core retail sales...
