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  1. Associates & Employees
Happy employees create a more successful retail environment, but one survey has found that nearly one in every two frontline employees are unhappy with their job due to low pay, inflexible hours, poor leadership and a lack of growth opportunities. As the retail industry continues to struggle with high employee turnover, Best Buy and Hot Topic are tackling […]
  1. Holiday & Events
Bearing out earlier reports of solid sales increases during the 2024 holiday season, U.S. Census Bureau data revealed that core retail sales increased by an unexpectedly robust 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion, topping the National Retail Federation (NRF)’s forecast of 2.5% to 3.5% growth. Full-year 2024 retail sales also showed healthy growth […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
One of the core values of Dick Schulze, Founder of Best Buy, was “learning from challenge and change” — a prescient insight from a retail leader in the ’80s who realized even then that in retail, especially in consumer electronics retail, there would be constant change. It’s a tenet that the company’s latest CEO, Corie […]
  1. Stores & Formats
Access chart in Dash. The Earnest Analytics Spend Index powered by Vela Gamma transaction data fell 0.3 YoY in November, with a deceleration in credit card spending more than offsetting an acceleration in debit card after steep acceleration in October.  Results from major merchant category codes (MCC) in descending order of total sales: Grocery Stores, […]
  1. Data & Insights
Easing inflation, the looming threat of potential tariffs and heavy discounting saw Americans spend in record numbers over the Thanksgiving weekend, with U.S. retail sales (excluding automotive) up 3.4% on Black Friday according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all payment types. Online sales saw an even bigger bump, with […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  As kitchens have evolved, so has the lineup of appliances on American countertops. From the humble toaster oven to today’s sleek air fryers, our kitchens reflect the changing nature of how — and how much — we cook at home. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, even as […]
  1. Channel: Home Improvement
Lowe’s has introduced a Digital Home Platform that offers members of the retailer’s MyLowe’sRewards program free, personalized information about the products in their homes — including warranties, manuals, maintenance guidelines, how-to content, recommended subscriptions and replacement parts. While the platform’s initial launch focuses on home appliances, the retailer is planning to eventually expand it to […]
  1. Channel: Mass
​[[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Starting Friday, Target began dropping new deals every day and every week throughout the holiday season. Additionally, Target is launching a new early Black Friday sale from Thursday through Saturday. Early Black Friday offers include up to 50% off small appliances; 50% […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
Entering the U.S. market as an international company can be both an exciting and challenging venture. As the world’s largest consumer economy, the U.S. offers immense opportunities, especially for innovative product startups. However, understanding the cultural nuances and regional differences across the country is critical to success, especially when partnering with major retailers like Walmart, […]
  1. Holiday & Events
With the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season (Amazon’s Fall Prime Day Oct. 8 and 9) just around the corner, and consumer confidence wobbly at best, Amazon isn’t the only retailer hoping to capture some early holiday spending next month. Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Big Lots and Michaels all have announced plans for early […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
One constant in U.S. consumers’ culinary lives is dinner. In the U.S., it’s the meal most likely to be enjoyed in groups or as a family. It’s also, unfortunately, the meal that elicits the most anxiety for the person tasked with preparing or acquiring it. For those consumers answering the question, “What’s the plan for […]
  1. Data & Insights
Best Buy has rolled out a new live delivery tracking feature for consumers who have purchased TVs, refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other large electronics and appliances. The new feature, which is accessible via the retailer’s ecommerce site and mobile app, is designed to give shoppers to-the-minute tracking details on their order’s progress, including a real-time […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
The future is here, and it’s connected. IoT cloud solutions are changing the way we live, work, and play. From smart homes to industrial automation, these cutting-edge technologies are transforming industries and creating new possibilities. IoT cloud solutions are revolutionizing the retail industry, making it more efficient and customer-focused. As we look to 2025, these […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
There are two types of customers: those who buy and those who keep coming back. Success in ecommerce, and retail in general, depends on the latter. For VCs backing ecommerce upstarts, exponential growth and expansion often focuses on speed and a “growth at any price” mindset. On the other hand, traditional retailers must reinvent their […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
CHICAGO — Circana has released the 2023 New Product Pacesetters report, showcasing the top-selling new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood consumer packaged goods sectors. The report shared that consumers sought exploration as they adjusted to active post-pandemic lifestyles. Leading products reflect shifts in Americans’ daily routines, offering increased versatility and venturing into […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
WASHINGTON, June 3, 2024 – Father’s Day spending is expected to reach $22.4 billion this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This is the second-highest figure in the survey’s history and on par with last year’s record of $22.9 billion. “Father’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate our […]
  1. Media & Marketing
Lowe’s says it is the first home improvement retailer to offer customers an in-store, Apple Vision Pro powered experience, with a pilot set to launch in three test markets this month. Customers can try Lowe’s Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro firsthand, allowing them to visualise and design their dream kitchens using spatial computing and the […]
  1. Data & Insights
The Retail Industry Leaders Association has partnered with Optera to launch the Direct-Use Product Emissions Database (DPED), to provide retailers and their suppliers with an aligned database for quantifying greenhouse gases emitted during use by appliances, electronics and power equipment. The DPED’s goal is to foster uniform metrics for comprehending and managing scope 3, category […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
It’s Friday, the weekend is almost upon us, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here’s your briefing on the most important stories from the past five days, including Polytag, Marks and Spencer, Retail Insight, The Home Depot, Hugo Boss, Zippin, and OneStock. 1. Polytag announces single-use […]
  1. Channel: Home Improvement
In honor of Armed Forces Day, the Home Depot has launched a new Military Moving hub featuring information and discounts tailored to the hundreds of thousands of active-duty military families that relocate every year. Military families relocate every two to three years on average, with military retirees relocating six or more times over the course […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
CHICAGO — In April 2024, U.S. retail sales revenue and unit demand, including both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG), declined 1% compared to the same month last year. During this period, spanning the four weeks ending April 27, 2024, year-over-year unit demand declined 2% across retail segments. While overall consumer spending levels […]
  1. Data & Insights
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a peek at what’s hot in the culinary world! Once again Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® and his team,  are seeing some new signals of our ever-evolving consumer focused adoption of fresh food with functionality; including botanical infusions, and even a touch […]
  1. Data & Insights
The home improvement industry is at a crossroads, shaped by a digital landscape that continues to grow exponentially. In the first half of 2024, this sector has seen a significant transition to online sales, which now account for 37% of the industry’s total market share. It’s a pivot that reflects the broader narrative of our […]
  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers
The Home Depot said yesterday it is acquiring SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS) — a materials provider across several verticals serving professional roofers, landscapers and pool contractors — in a deal valued at approximately $18.25 billion. It would be Home Depot’s largest acquisition in its history. The home improvement retailer expects the acquisition to close this […]
  1. Channel: Home Improvement
The Home Depot is acquiring building products distributor SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion in a bid to accelerate the growth of its pro offerings. The deal, which is expected to close by the end of the retailer’s fiscal 2024 in late January 2025, is subject to customer closing conditions and will be funded through a […]

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1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
  1. Holiday & Events
  2. Holiday & Events
A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
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  3. Technology & Innovation
  4. Trends & External Forces
IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
  1. Data & Insights
  2. Technology & Innovation
There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]

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