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COVID-19 SNAP benefits ended in March, resulting in a decline in spending on food and beverage spending: “The final elimination of extra SNAP benefits nationwide in March reduced food and...
READ MOREThe NRF expects record-breaking back-to-school sales this year: “Spending on retail electronics is expected to drive the uptick. The report says 69% of back-to-school shoppers plan to buy...
READ MOREMany Walmart stores will now offer “sensory-friendly” store hours to accommodate guests who have sensory disabilities: “During sensory-friendly shopping hours, stores will dim the...
READ MOREManufacturers are rethinking their sourcing practices after China announced restrictions on the export of two metals: “China’s commerce ministry announced last week that it is restricting the...
READ MOREOlder adults are feeling overlooked by advertising campaigns and the development of new products: “Boomers control half of U.S. household wealth, and adults older than them control another...
READ MOREDemand is slowing, causing manufacturers to cut production and lay off workers: “ISM’s Purchasing Managers’ Index registered a 12-month low of 46% in June, as anxieties grow that the U.S....
READ MOREDifferent demographics mean that Walmart will feel less of an impact than Target when student loan repayments resume this fall: “In other words, brands like Target, whose shoppers tend to be...
READ MOREWalmart is featuring celebrity-curated, consumer-shoppable carts, on its e-commerce site: “The discount giant is rolling out a new, digital-first shopping experience that connects them with...
READ MOREThe chief economist of the National Retail Federation believes that the economy is moving in the right direction, citing an increase in consumer spending: “Indeed, consumer spending – which...
READ MOREWalmart is among several retailers who are chipping away at Amazon’s mid-year sale dominance: “Walmart and other retailers are angling for some of the billions of dollars that shoppers...
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