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 | Feb 26, 2025 | Retail Articles
Looking at traffic trends at some of the biggest retailers in the United States, Placer.ai noted that superstores and warehouse clubs saw more foot traffic in early 2025. In 2024, warehouse clubs outperformed superstores, with Costco Wholesale Club, BJ’s Warehouse...
by Mike Duff | Feb 19, 2025 | Retail Articles
With the planned closing of 500 of 800 Joann stores, affected Joann shoppers are most likely to turn to other chain craft stores, mass merchants and e-tailers, according to a survey by Numerator of verified Joann shoppers about what alternatives they might seek. If...
by Mike Duff | Jan 27, 2025 | Retail Articles
The Coresight Research Holiday Wrap Up noted store traffic during the holiday season was often up at major retail chains and shopping centers with deals driving most purchase decisions. The increase in store traffic occurred generally in the discount store and...
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...
