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 20, 2025 | Featured News, Retail Articles
Walmart reported stronger general merchandise sales as an important factor in the company’s fourth-quarter financial gains. Walmart corporate net income was $5.25 billion, or 65 cents per diluted share, versus $5.49 billion, or 68 cents per diluted share, in the...
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 Peter Giannetti | Feb 14, 2025 | Featured News, The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2025, Trade Shows & Associations
The International Housewares Association released the schedule for the industry education program at the Inspired Home Show 2025, set for March 2-4, at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Market analysts, retail leaders, trend forecasters and experts on wide range of industry...
by Mike Duff | Feb 5, 2025 | Retail Articles
According to market researcher Numerator, 64% of consumers plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day up four points from the year-earlier intention, and Walmart has gotten ready to meet the demand with its Love Central initiative. Although most Valentine’s Day purchasing...
