Operations & Supply Chain Asics creates a circular shoe, returns program The sporting goods company designed a shoe ready to undergo recycling at the end of its use. RetailDive April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 < 1 min read ReturnsSustainabilityDept. Sporting goodsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Partnerships & Alt Profit Dick’s Sporting Goods, SidelineSwap expand resale partnership The companies will hold over 300 used sports gear trade-in events at select Dick’s locations throughout the year. RetailDive April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsDept. Sporting goodsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Report: Retail Sales Grew at a Steady Pace in March Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March in part due to wage gains and easing inflation for goods, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor report, powered by Affinity Solutions, released on Monday by the National Retail Federation (NRF). According to the Retail Monitor report, total retail sales were up 2.72 percent unadjusted year-over-year […] TotalRetail April 15, 2024April 24, 2024 2 min read ConsumersEconomyPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: UGCBrick and MortarRestaurantsData & InsightsDept. FuelDept. Sporting goodsExecutivesHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood CNBC/NRF: Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March WASHINGTON – Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “As inflation for goods levels off, March’s data demonstrates steady spending by value-focused consumers who continue to benefit from a strong labor market and real wage gains,” […] MMR April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarData & InsightsConsumersDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessDept. Sporting goodsDept. FuelDept. BeverageThick DataDept. ApparelEconomyExecutivesRestaurantsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights February Sales Signal change is coming What began during the pandemic as a solution for customers navigating the absence of in-store shopping and fitting rooms has evolved into a significant logistical challenge. As we reported on last week, February sales in the furniture, mattress, and footwear industry saw some impressive improvement compared to last year. But these improvements are overshadowed by […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) April 10, 2024April 10, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIConsumersReturnsPredictions and ForecastsTech: AR and VRShoppersCOVID19Dept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreExecutivesBrick and MortarTrends: RetailDept. ApparelLegal & CriminalDept. FuelDeliveryMarketing: BroadcastDept. Sporting goodsMars Inc.Walmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces In Evolving Industry Landscape, Changes in Big-Box Retail Tell a Fascinating Story At a time when the commercial real estate landscape is evolving with unprecedented speed, changes in big-box retail are an important storyline. Appreciating how and why big-box concepts have thrived in a post-pandemic environment, and understanding the logic behind decision making with regard to everything from store layouts to merchandising, is an important first step […] 0 Author Missing March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 3 min read ConsumersBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsBOPISCOVID19Operations & Supply ChainWalmartStore LocationAmazonAssociatesMarketing: In StoreCostcoEconomyDept. NonfoodRestaurantsMerchandisingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionSustainabilityInclusivityHoliday & EventsDept. Sporting goodsDept. HBCTargetTechnology & InnovationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Circana: Consumers settle into new spending patterns CHICAGO — U.S. retail sales revenue in February remained flat in the discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods categories and units declined 1% compared to the same month last year, according to. Circana. Discretionary general merchandise spending declines continued at the newly established levels, with 5% dollar and 4% unit sales declines compared to […] MMR March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 2 min read ConsumersDept. BeverageDept. GroceryEconomyDept. ApparelDept. NonfoodDept. PetDept. Sporting goodsESG and CSRGovernmentRestaurantsDept. PaperTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats What’s in Store for 2024: Which Retailers Are Branching Out (and Why Some Are Going Away) 2024 looks to be another year of growth for retail, with more than a dozen retail chains already announcing plans for expansion this year. I always love to see headlines about retailers opening new stores. It shows that retail businesses are healthy enough to invest in expanding their physical store footprints. And as a long […] Demos Parneros March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsBankruptcyDept. NonfoodFlagship StoresDept. Toys & GamesStreamingRestaurantsHoliday & EventsDept. Sporting goodsResults & InvestmentStrategyBed Bath & BeyondDollar General 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Dick’s to Open 16 Next-Gen ‘50K’ Stores, Expand House of Sport Format in 2024 Dick’s Sporting Goods posted strong results in fiscal 2023, which ended Feb. 3, 2024, with $13 billion in net sales, 5% higher than the previous year, and a 2.4% increase in comp store sales. For the coming fiscal year, the retailer is planning $800 million in CapEx expenditures to fund a major brick-and-mortar expansion that […] Retail TouchPoints March 16, 2024March 21, 2024 2 min read Predictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarStore LocationOmnichannelResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaDept. ApparelTargetReturnsExecutivesStrategyDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Corporate Finance Shares of Dick’s Sporting Goods soar 15% on holiday earnings beat, dividend raise Dick’s Sporting Goods said its holiday quarter was the strongest sales period in the company’s history, leading it to raise its dividend by 10%. CNBC March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentHoliday & EventsDept. Sporting goodsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces After record Q4, Dick’s plans greatest square footage expansion since 2017 The sporting goods retailer is opening eight House of Sport stores in 2024, as well as 16 next-generation locations as it increases store investments. RetailDive March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Sales grew in February WASHINGTON – Retail sales continued to grow in February, building off solid gains from January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. Click here to access February’s retail data.Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 1.06% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 6.3% […] MMR March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarData & InsightsDept. NonfoodDept. FuelHealth & WellnessDept. Sporting goodsConsumersDept. BeverageDept. ApparelEconomyExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood The Weekly Closeout: BowFlex files for Chapter 11, Public Lands partners with Saucony The at-home fitness company has a $37.5 million buyout offer, and the Dick’s Sporting Goods banner teamed up with the footwear brand on running shoes. RetailDive March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsBankruptcyDept. ApparelHealth & WellnessDept. Sporting goodsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Amer Sports reports double-digit sales growth in first earnings post-IPO Sales at the sporting goods company surged 23% last year as Arc’teryx led the technical apparel segment to 45% growth. RetailDive March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentStart UpsDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Starbucks and Bank of America Link Loyalty Programs to Provide Extra Perks Starbucks and Bank of America (BoA) have forged a new partnership designed to offer extra rewards to their most loyal customers. The millions of BoA cardholders and Starbucks Rewards members in the U.S. can link eligible accounts to earn 2% cash back from Bank of America (on top of the rewards and benefits they already […] Retail TouchPoints February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionRestaurantsShoppersPartnershipsDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsStrategyMarketing: Social MediaAcquisitionThick DataResults & InvestmentNFTDept. GroceryEconomyDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodDept. BeverageConsumersBrick and MortarMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights YipitData Consumer Spend Index Shows Weakness in January Across Several Categories We just launched the YipitData Consumer Spend Index (YCSI), a measure of overall and category-level non-seasonally adjusted US retail sales as observed in a large transaction panel. In January, YCSI showed consumer spending Y/Y growth (ex-gas stations) decelerated slightly from December. Y/Y growth in core retail sales was relatively stable over this period. YCSI saw […] Yipitdata February 14, 2024February 15, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsConsumersThick DataRestaurantsDept. ApparelDept. FuelWeatherDept. NonfoodDept. OTCDept. Sporting goodsPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Retail sales in January show strong gains WASHINGTON – Retail sales started strong in 2024, according to figures released Monday by the National Retail Federation. Sales in January nearly matched December’s holiday spending and rose significantly year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions. “January sales continued the strong performance of retail sales in December, which is […] MMR February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarDept. FuelDept. NonfoodHoliday & EventsHealth & WellnessData & InsightsDept. ApparelConsumersDept. BeverageThick DataDept. Sporting goodsExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Wilson debuts 3D-printed airless basketball The sporting goods brand will sell a limited number of the basketballs, which don’t need to be inflated, for $2,500 apiece. RetailDive February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Sporting goodsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Arc’teryx CEO talks Amer Sports IPO and what growth looks like The sporting goods company raised about $1.37 billion from the IPO, which was priced a few dollars lower than expected. RetailDive February 3, 2024February 3, 2024 < 1 min read Start UpsResults & InvestmentExecutivesDept. Sporting goodsDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Sporting goods still challenged by inflation, inventory levels, report finds 2024 will be a mixed year for the athletics sector, according to the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry and McKinsey & Company. RetailDive January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainEconomyPredictions and ForecastsConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood Dick’s Sporting Goods introduces new Inspire fabric for Calia brand A new collection utilizing the fabric, which mirrors spandex but is more lightweight, is aimed squarely at the athleisure shopper. RetailDive January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events NRF reports record holiday, full-year retail sales WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today cited new U.S. Census Bureau data in reporting that core retail sales increased 3.8% to a record $964.4 billion during the 2023 holiday season. Sales for the full year grew 3.6% over 2022 to a record $5.1 trillion, NRF said. “Consumer spending was remarkably resilient throughout 2023 and […] MMR January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 2 min read Holiday & EventsBrick and MortarConsumersDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessDept. FuelEconomyAssociatesRestaurantsDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsDept. BeverageData & InsightsDept. Sporting goods 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Fitch: ‘Rising headwinds’ are rushing toward consumers in 2024 [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. ORLANDO, Fl. — The days of the resilient consumer could be coming to an end. In a panel at ICR on Monday, Fitch Senior Director David Silverman said it’s been “a surprise” for the consumer to be this healthy over the past […] RetailDive January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainDept. ApparelMarketing: Retail MediaDeliveryDept. Sporting goodsWalmartGovernmentBankruptcyShoppersMarketing: UGCAmazonLegal & CriminalHoliday & EventsEconomyESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights 7 Stories that Shaped 2023 — and What They Foretell for 2024 The editors of Retail TouchPoints are sharing our picks for the seven most consequential stories of 2023. As usual, there were lots to choose from — that’s standard for such a dynamic industry — but these were the topics that had “legs” (and are likely to continue to be important in 2024). 1. Resale Continued […] Retail TouchPoints December 24, 2023December 24, 2023 5 min read AITechnology & InnovationConsumersData & InsightsExecutivesGovernmentPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelMarketing: BroadcastRecommerceResults & InvestmentShoppersBrick and MortarAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaCompetitionChatGPTAmazonMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationBed Bath & BeyondSustainabilityWalmartPartnershipsMeta (Facebook)Dept. NonfoodESG and CSRMerchandisingTargetMarketing: Retail MediaInclusivityDept. OTCLegal & CriminalLowesOwned Brands (Private Label)GoogleHoliday & EventsKohlsTikTokMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsStart UpsStreamingStrategyDept. Sporting goodsWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Starring Trigo, FreedomPay and GreyOrange: the biggest retail technology news stories of the week It’s Friday, Christmas 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 Frasers Group, Decathlon, HMV, Boots, and the latest RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List. 1. Frasers Group teams […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIPartnershipsOmnichannelPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodOperations & Supply ChainWalgreensTwitterShoppersChatGPTData & InsightsDept. HBCStart UpsTescoCOVID19StrategyConsumersTrends: TechResults & InvestmentMarketing: VoiceESG and CSRHoliday & EventsAldiDept. Sporting goodsTech: AR and VRGoogleSustainabilityMetaverseRegional GroceryQ Commerce 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces NRF Retracts Claim that Organized Retail Crime Accounted for ‘Nearly Half’ of Retail Shrink The National Retail Federation (NRF) has updated a report that had attributed “nearly half” of 2021’s $94.5 billion in retail shrink to organized retail crime, saying the data point was part of two-year-old testimony to a U.S. Senate committee by Ben Dugan, former President of the Organized Retail Crime Resource Center. The NRF report was […] Retail TouchPoints December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 2 min read Legal & CriminalTargetLowesResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesData & InsightsThick DataTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodBrick and MortarAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass These 5 people changed retail. Where are they now? [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Every now and then a leader within retail rises up and becomes the person to watch. They grab headlines. They make bold decisions. They shift the focus of retail — even if it’s only for a short period of time. But then […] RetailDive December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 5 min read WalmartDept. ApparelPartnershipsExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaDept. HBCMarketing: BrandMarketing: OOHConsumersHealth & WellnessMerchandisingTargetDept. NonfoodMarketing: BroadcastBrick and MortarOwned Brands (Private Label)Flagship StoresLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainPodcastsDept. Sporting goodsPop UpsPredictions and ForecastsStrategyStreamingConsultingESG and CSRData & InsightsAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights U.S. Brands: Consumer Category Trends This article provides insight into recent consumer category trends based on sell-through data in August and September 2023, highlighting those that have sustained growth and others that are decelerating. Accelerations Non-discretionary categories such as food and pet supplies have seen a notable increase in wallet share gains. This can be attributed to changes in consumer […] Yipitdata November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 2 min read Data & InsightsConsumersDept. HBCDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessWalmartCostcoDept. ApparelDept. GroceryDept. Sporting goodsDept. Toys & GamesEconomyHome DepotTargetDept. PetAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Winners and losers of Black Friday 2023 Inflation has been a persistent challenge for retailers this year by creating cautious consumers. For weeks ahead of Black Friday, retailers have been encouraging consumers to spend on what is typically considered the busiest and most important day of the year for the industry. “Retailers are seeing customers across the spectrum become more choiceful and […] RetailDive November 25, 2023November 29, 2023 6 min read ConsumersHoliday & EventsTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsMarketing: TradeCOVID19Store LocationBrick and MortarEconomyPricing & PromotionsOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: In StoreDept. HBCPartnershipsDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaResults & InvestmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionESG and CSRHealth & WellnessDept. ApparelShopifyShoppersTargetTwitterWalmartDept. Sporting goodsAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Dick’s Sporting Goods shares jump after retailer hikes outlook as it bounces back from theft woes [[“value”:”Dick’s Sporting Goods posted earnings and sales that beat Wall Street’s estimates after its stock plummeted in the prior quarter over theft concerns.”]] CNBC November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalDept. Sporting goodsDept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Target’s April 2024 Circle Sale was its largest by sales lift Track General Merchandise spending free Access chart in Dash. Target’s April Circle Sale generated 7% more sales than the weekly average in the previous 4 weeks according to Earnest credit card data. This represents a 2 point acceleration in the Circle Sale’s contribution to Target’s topline compared to Target’s October sale. Target Circle is a […] Written by Earnest Research April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats TikTok Shop customers spend more at lower ticket apparel retailers Download full TikTok Shop report Access TikTok and Panel data in Dash. TikTok Shop customers spent 26% of their apparel wallet on Off-Price Department Stores and 11% on Fast Fashion in the 12-months ended February 2024, compared to 24% and 7% for the average shopper. Conversely, TikTok Shop users spent less than their peers at […] Written by Earnest Research April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Come tax season, a common refrain is: “what do my taxes even […] Written by Visual Capitalist April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Technology & Innovation AI boosts innovation in ingredient selection, formulation AI could minimize the traditional trial-and-error approach in product development. Written by Supermarket Perimeter April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Data & Insights Trends & External Forces Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 Google announces it’s delaying its self-imposed deadline to deprecate third-party cookies on Chrome for the third time. The post Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 appeared first on AdExchanger. Written by AdExchanger April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked