NRF Reiterates Holiday Forecast, Despite Recent Economic IndicatorsThe federation is sticking with its initial outlook for the holiday season, which calls for consumer spending to increase between 2.5% and 3.5%. An Opportunity For Grocers To Boost Sales of French FriesA new report from AdAdapted reveals a softening of sales at fast-food restaurants and the impact on where consumers are buying their favorite potato-based side dish. Year-Over-Year Retail Sales Up In September Online sales along with a boost in revenue for clothing and accessories kept sales in the black during the year's ninth month. AWG Teams With College Students To Study Own Brands Promotions The partnership now in its third year gives students an opportunity to provide real-world data to a major grocery provider. Private Label Sales Hit Record Highs In First Half Figures from Circana and the Private Label Manufacturers Association show continued growth in units and dollars. Consumer Confidence In Private Label Continues To Grow FMI's annual Power of Private Brands report shows an evolution in how consumers perceive store brand products and what they are expecting going forward. Report: Specialty Foods Help Retailers Drive Loyalty, Boost Margins Research from the Specialty Food Association reveals consumers are willing to visit additional retailers to find the products they want. U.S. Economy Growth Slows In Q1, But Resiliency Remains A new report from the National Retail Federation shows consumers are tapping the brakes on spending. Publix Sales Gain In Q1 The grocer said a shift in the Easter holiday to the first quarter helped give revenue a modest bump in the first quarter. Costco Sales Spring Up In March The warehouse club reported strong comparable store gains across the company with Easter helping boost revenue. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
