Convenience store sales hit new high in 2022; so do operating costsPropelled by foodservice, in-store convenience store sales hit a new record in 2022. Trader Joe’s, H-E-B lead ‘best in class’ grocery ranking; Aldi tops for value Walmart accounts for the most U.S. grocery dollars, almost twice that of Kroger. Adobe: Online inflation falls again in March U.S. online shoppers had some luck in March 2023 as the cost of e-commerce decreased for the seventh straight month. NRF: 2023 will be ‘bumpy, with interest rates the ‘wildcard’ Retailers should fasten their seatbelts for what lies ahead. Boot Barn to benefit from ‘Taylor Swift effect’ The legions of Taylor Swift fans — and the dominance of country music — could give a big boost to Boot Barn, which already ranks as one the nation's fastest-growing retail brands. ThredUp: Secondhand market to double to $350B by 2027; most popular brands are … The global market for used goods continues to grow, with Gen Z leading the charge. Amazon, tops list of USA’s most valuable brands; Apple, Walmart in top five Amazon is back on top. Survey reveals online shopping habits of Gen Z High-value Gen Z consumers have some specific preferences when it comes to finding and buying products online. Consumer confidence edges up in March amid hope for the future Consumers are feeling a bit more optimistic about future prospects for the economy. NRF forecasts retail sales to rise from 4% to 6% in 2023 Retail growth is expected to moderate in the months ahead, but it will remain positive even as sales start to stabilize from pandemic-era highs. First Previous 28 29 30 31 32 Next Last