Are SNAP recipients good customers?A new study sheds light on the shopping habits of consumers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Core retail sales inch up in February but show some signs of coolingAfter an unexpectedly strong January, overall retail sales dipped slightly in February, but core spending rose amid a still-tight labor market. Zara to open more U.S. stores on heels of record year Inditex, parent company of Zara, reported a record year as shoppers returned in full force to its stores. Discretionary retail sales down 4% in February Consumers pulled back a bit on making discretionary purchases during the month of February. U.S. online grocery sales up 1.5% in February; order frequency falls Growth in the user base and spending per order of online grocery sales helped offset the lowest order frequency since pre-COVID. J.Jill Q4, full year sales up J.Jill delivered better-than-expected results for its fourth quarter and full year. Target is first company to earn perfect score on ‘Racial and Gender Pay Scorecard’ Target Corp. has gone to the head of the class, but Starbucks is close behind. Joann beefs up liquidity ahead of releasing Q4 earnings Joann Inc. announced it has entered into a $100 million first-in-last -out (FILO) facility. Amazon may end exclusivity arrangement with Rivian Amazon’s ongoing rollout of electric delivery vans from Rivian is continuing as planned, but it may be taking a new turn. Walmart to invest $1.5 billion in Mexico, Central American operations Walmex, Walmart Inc.’s Mexico and Central America business unit, is investing to upgrade its stores, supply chain and technology. First Previous 91 92 93 94 95 Next Last