Imports remain below 2022 levels as retailers keep inventories in lineThe arrival of spring is expected to give a modest boost to import cargo volume, which has slowed considerably in recent months. Tops expands in-store access to digital discount food marketplaceTops Friendly Markets is expanding the number of its stores giving shoppers online discounts on heavily discounted food close to expiration. BJ’s Wholesale Club maintains momentum; offers stronger-than-expected outlook BJ’s Wholesale Club is feeling confident about 2023 on the heels of strong fourth-quarter earnings and sales. Study: Weather is a bigger e-commerce driver than Cyber Monday Weather events are expected to add billions of dollars to U.S. e-commerce sales this year. Is Ship Congestion Finally Easing Up? Since early 2020, the U.S. has grappled with disruptions in the international supply chain, much of which was a direct result of the Covid pandemic. West Coast grocer Stater Bros. promotes loyalty at conveyor belt Stater Bros. Markets is communicating with shoppers at checkout in a new way. Placer.ai: Malls falter in February Traffic at outlets and enclosed malls dropped by 6%. Samsonite streamlines returns and repairs Luggage retailer Samsonite is making it easier for customers to activate warranty and repair requests. Amid inflation, consumer spending in this category hasn’t slowed… Call it the “lipstick effect.” Forrester: U.S. consumers spent an extra $1 trillion in 2022 due to inflation Higher prices took a big toll on U.S. consumers last year. First Previous 508 509 510 511 512 Next Last