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Retail sales were down in January, but have grown year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation: “Core retail sales — excluding restaurants, automobiles and gasoline — were...
READ MOREThe increase in digital grocery sales is attributed, in part, to Walmart’s success in grocery delivery: “Grocery e-commerce sales surged nearly 17% in January compared with the same month...
READ MOREOnline grocery sales increased over 16% over last year’s numbers: “The U.S. online grocery market ended January 2025 with $10 billion in monthly sales, a 16.6% increase over last year as...
READ MOREImports to the United States soared in January in anticipation of tariffs: “The spike comes against a backdrop of tariff instability, with the US placing a fresh 10% tariff on Chinese goods on...
READ MOREWalmart and Cal Water have partnered to give consumers convenient payment options: “With Walmart Bill Pay, Cal Water customers have a new option to pay in person using cash or debit cards at...
READ MOREA recent supply chain professionals conference provided details on how stakeholders work together for efficiency and effectiveness: “Unlike musicians, supply chain professionals work with...
READ MOREConsumers are spending more on purchases made through mobile apps: “Consumer spending on in-app purchases and subscriptions hit $150 billion, an increase of 13% year-over-year.“ 8th &...
READ MOREWalmart has teamed up with GreenPod on a pilot of its technology that can help keep produce fresh throughout the supply chain: “GreenPod slows the ripening of fruit by activating the natural...
READ MOREConsumer sentiment is on the decline, at its lowest since last July: “The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment fell to 67.8 in a preliminary February reading, down from 71.1...
READ MORERecent data shows that Walmart’s brick & mortar stores might play a big role in consumer buying habits, particularly when it comes to everyday household and grocery staples: “Data...
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