Circana: General merchandise spending — in dollars and units — down in July, AugustRetailers can expect a delayed back-to-school shopping season as shifts in consumer spending are affecting what, when and if consumers make purchases. Convenience-store retailers report higher sales year-to-dateThe nation’s C-store industry is heading into the last five months of the year with momentum. Casey’s to acquire 63 stores from EG America Casey’s General Stores is expanding its footprint in the South via an acquisition. How early is holiday shopping starting this year? A new survey reveals when most consumers plan to commence making holiday purchases — and where. Consumers still spending but growth is slowing A cooling economy is starting to put a dent in consumer spending. Online grocery sales fall in July despite customer growth U.S. online grocery market sales contracted 7% year-over-year in July 2023. Instacart is first online marketplace to accept SNAP payments in all 50 states Instacart has reached a key milestone. Ralph Lauren in ‘solid’ Q1; prices continue to rise Ralph Lauren Corp. reported first-quarter earnings and sales that beat Street estimates amid growth in international markets but weakness at home. ‘Barbie’ movie helps energize retail sales It’s not only theatres that have benefitted from the “Barbie” movie phenomenon. Consumer sentiment takes slight dip in August but still close to recent high Consumer sentiment cooled a bit in the dog days of summer but was still significantly higher compared to the year-ago period. First Previous 137 138 139 140 141 Next Last