by Jacob Musselman | Nov 27, 2023 | Industry News
Mastercard Spendingpulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales, announced retail sales on Black Friday 2023 were up 2.5% from last year. “Consumers are navigating the holiday season well and taking advantage of holiday promotions, giving them ample choice...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 29, 2023 | Trends & Products
When it comes to paint applicators, there are countless options available for retailers to stock and customers to shop. While applicators, sponges and rags are often overlooked by retailers, investing time and money in these products can result in increased sales and...
by Lindsey Thompson | Mar 21, 2022 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The National Retail Federation (NRF) released its annual forecast, predicting a 6 to 8 percent growth in U.S. retail sales to more than $4.86 trillion in 2022. Nonstore and online sales year-over-year, which are included in the total figure, are expected to grow...
by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 12, 2021 | Industry News, Operational Insights, Trends & Products
No industry is immune to the supply chain woes gripping the retail world. While consumers are well aware of the issues, they are still looking for answers and relying on their favorite retailers to still provide the products they need. A recent study from Oracle found...
by Olivia Shroyer | Aug 3, 2021 | Industry News
Net sales for PPG hit $4.4 billion in the second quarter of 2021, up nearly 45 percent from the same quarter in 2020. Sales volume was up 24 percent over the previous year thanks to a strong demand recovery across end-use markets. The PPG sales numbers for the second...
