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October 4, 2012
Costco and TJX beat estimates in September, Target misses

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported a better-than-expected 6% rise in September same-store sales, helped by higher gasoline prices and a stronger dollar.

May 7, 2012
Industry Trends: C-store traffic up in first quarter

The mild winter weather across much of the country helped to offset the negative impact that rising gas prices traditionally have on convenience store visits, according to The NPD Group.

March 13, 2012
NRF: February retail sales up 8.6% year-over-year

The National Retail Federation released information that showed a year-over-year retail sales rise of 8.6% in February, marking 20 consecutive months of sustained growth.

March 12, 2012
CSA Columnist: High gas prices + warm weather = low sales?

The latest column released by Chain Store Age contributor Jeff Green suggests that increases at the gas pump and a warmer-than-average winter could dampen consumer confidence and negatively impact sales.

March 12, 2012
High Gas Prices + Warm Weather = Low Sales?

Well, 2012 is certainly off to a wild start. While there’s been nothing quite as dramatic and earth shattering as last year’s tsunami in Japan, there are plenty of global events and outside influences affecting our industry.

December 22, 2011
Consumer sentiment improves

U.S. consumer confidence rose more than forecast in December, to a six-month high, amid declining unemployment and lower gas prices.

July 15, 2011
NRF: June sales mark 12 consecutive months of growth

A report released Thursday by the National Retail Federation, which expanded on earlier news by the U.S. Commerce Department, showed that warm weather, reduced gas prices and strong Father’s Day promotions helped power retail sales for the 12th consecutive month and past Wall Street expectations.

June 30, 2011
U.S. Consumer confidence reaches 10-week high

A report released Thursday by Bloomberg said that consumer confidence reached its highest level in 10 weeks, thanks to falling gas prices and despite a 9.1% unemployment rate.

June 14, 2011
Total U.S. sales fall 0.2% in May on plunging auto sales

A report released Tuesday by the Commerce Department showed that total U.S. retail sales fell 0.2% in May, a less-than-forecast dip following April’s 0.3% gain.

May 9, 2011
Survey: Growing concern over food and gas prices

In its most recent consumer sentiment and behavior survey, Technomic, the Chicago-based food industry research firm, found that 84% of consumers believe that grocery prices have risen in the past three months and 62% believe restaurant prices have risen.

April 26, 2011
Consumer confidence up

Consumer confidence recovered somewhat in April, though the impact of rising gasoline prices is still evident, according to data released Tuesday by the Conference Board.

April 13, 2011
Sales up 0.4% in March

Retail sales increased 0.4% last month, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, buoyed by rising gasoline revenue.

April 12, 2011
SpendTrend report: March growth steady despite challenging comps

A report released Tuesday by First Data Corp. found that, despite tough comps and a late Easter, March 2011 same-store consumer spending by credit, signature debit, PIN debit, EBT cards and checks at U.S. merchant locations showed a steady uptick.

April 7, 2011
March sales stronger than expected

Shoppers surprised analysts in March by spending stronger than expected during the month, despite rising gas prices, cooler-than-normal temperatures and a late Easter.

March 21, 2011
Survey: Gas prices impacting spending

Shoppers plan to wait until next year and beyond to spend generously again, a survey on Monday showed, in an early sign that rising gasoline prices could make the spring selling season tough for retailers, Reuters reported.

March 11, 2011
Consumer Sentiment Index falls more than estimated to 68.2

A report released Friday by Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan showed that confidence among U.S. consumers fell more than forecast in March, precipitated by a surge in fuel prices.

March 10, 2011
Report: Consumer confidence drops to lowest level in a month

A report released Thursday showed that consumer confidence fell last week to the lowest level in a month, negatively impacted by rising fuel prices.

March 2, 2011
SpendingPulse: Retail sales up in February

Retail sales in February rose in most categories ranging from clothing to furniture, despite winter storms and rising gas prices, MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse, which tracks spending in all forms including cash.

March 1, 2011
Survey: Global PC-based POS market up

The global PC-based point-of-sale market grew a solid 6.9% in 2010, according to new research from IHL Group, a global research and advisory firm.

February 28, 2011
January consumer spending misses forecasts

A report released Monday by the Commerce Department showed that consumer spending in the United States in January edged up 0.2%, curbed by increased food and gas prices.

July 13, 2010
Overall spending down in June, but apparel and department stores show gains

Retail spending dropped 0.5% in June, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday. But much of the...

June 1, 2010
Irish c-store Topaz selects fuel price management solution

Ireland-based fuel and convenience retailer Topaz has selected a suite of products from KSS to...

May 25, 2010
Survey: High gas prices to put damper on consumer spending

Nearly three out of five American consumers (57.7%) say they will be forced to cut...

January 5, 2009
Report: Ukrop’s Cuts Back on Gas Discounts

To compensate for dropping fuel prices, Ukrop’s Super Markets cut the savings offered in its...

December 21, 2008
Report: Supermarkets Most Likely Place to Spend Gas Savings

As gas prices continue to drop, shoppers are choosing to spend these savings on groceries,...

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