by Mike Duff | Mar 20, 2025 | Retail Articles
Market researcher Numerator reported consumer confidence held steady by the company’s measure in February, with 36% of consumers saying they’re putting spare cash in savings and 33% saying they’re paying down debt. However, 11% of consumers said they...
by Mike Duff | Feb 25, 2025 | Retail Articles
Appliance and storage were among the categories that helped return Home Depot to comparable-sales growth during a fourth quarter that saw the home improvement retailer top financial expectations. Net earnings for the fourth quarter came in at $3 billion, or $3.02 per...
by Mike Duff | Jan 23, 2025 | Retail Articles
Amazon, Costco and UPS have the best corporate reputation among the biggest listed companies in the United States in 2024, just ahead of well-respected brands such as FedEx and Lowe’s, according to Caliber, a stakeholder intelligence company. Retailers dominated the...
by Mike Duff | Jan 22, 2025 | Retail Articles
In an expansion of delivery options, The Home Depot has struck deals with Uber Eats and DoorDash, the companies announced. Consumers can now order Home Depot products through the Uber Eats app for on-demand or scheduled delivery to consumer homes and job sites. Home...
by Chandler Harvey | Dec 20, 2024 | Retail Articles
Retail took some surprising twists in 2024, as the view forward from 2023 didn’t reveal how the way forward would have so many twists and turns. Of course, some developments fell into old patterns and some weaker retailers fell by the wayside. Meanwhile, an...
