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ScS Reports Sustained Momentum
Aug 15, 2016ScS has seen momentum continue since its 9th June trading update, with total LFL sales order intake having increased by 14.8% for the 53 weeks ended 30th July. As a result, the group expects to report profits in line with current market ...
Tags: ScS, EU referendum campaign
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Sheffield City Retail Future Is Launched
Apr 2, 2015Sheffield City Council has unveiled exciting new plans that will transform the heart of Sheffield city centre and significantly increase its ranking as a key performing retail centre in the UK. The proposed £480m scheme, designed ...
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Create a Continuous Stream of New Products Is a Key Challenge for Food Companies
Mar 24, 2015A key challenge for food companies is to create a continuous stream of new products which are “UNIQUE” in the eye of the consumer. The pressure from periodic range reviews drives an “in with the new” and “out ...
Tags: Incrementalism, New product, Food
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U.S. Chain-Store Sales Rose 2.2 Percent Year on Year for The Week
Dec 31, 2014U.S. chain-store sales rose 2.2 percent year on year for the week that ended on December 27 and included the final shopping days before Christmas, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs. ...
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Retail Sales During The Black Friday to Christmas Eve Period
Dec 30, 2014Overall, retail sales during the Black Friday to Christmas Eve period excluding automotive sales increased 5.5 percent in 2014, according to Mastercard Spendingpulse’s initial view on the 2014 U.S. holiday shopping season. The ...
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NRF Released That Retail Industry Employment Increased by 37000 Jobs in November
Dec 9, 2014The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released a statement that says that retail industry employment increased by 37,000 jobs in November. Gains were posted in most retail categories, including 11,300 in clothing and clothing ...
Tags: retail categories, gas stations, restaurants, Sporting Goods
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Online Retail Sales Supported by Strong Mobile Growth on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday
Dec 3, 2014Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday saw record online retail sales supported by strong mobile growth, according to IBM Digital Analytics Benchmark Reports. Report highlights include: Historic Mobile Milestone Spucrs Online Shopping: ...
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U.S. Specialty Jewelry Store Sales Rose 1.2 Percent Year on Year to $2.244 Billion
Nov 17, 2014U.S. specialty jewelry store sales rose only 1.2 percent year on year to $2.244 billion in September. The sales total was the weakest by value since January when revenue estimates barely topped $2 billion. As reported earlier on Rapaport ...
Tags: specialty jewelry, jewelry
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Apparels Are The Fastest Growing Category Amongst Online Sales of All Ecommerce Products
Aug 21, 2014Apparels are the fastest growing category amongst online sales of all ecommerce products in India, notes a research paper released by the trade body – ASSOCHAM. Apparel, health, home furnishings and fragrances/ cosmetics are the few ...
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Positive Retail Sales Numbers in October Point to a Good Holiday Sales Season
Nov 29, 2013Positive retail sales numbers in the month of October point to a good holiday sales season ahead. According to the National Retail Federation – the world largest retail trade association – October retail sales, excluding ...
Tags: Positive retail sales, Textile
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Shopping Is One of The Top Uses of Mobile Technology, and Seven of The Top 10 Activities
Nov 27, 2013Shopping is one of the top uses of mobile technology, and seven of the top 10 activities customers perform on their cell phone are shopping related. At the same time, the number of omni-channel shoppers who use multiple digital resources to ...
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US Oct Retail Sales Is Aimed to Good Holiday Season Ahead
Nov 25, 2013Positive retail sales numbers in the month of October point to a good holiday sales season ahead. According to the National Retail Federation – the world largest retail trade association – October retail sales, excluding ...
Tags: Retail Sales, Textile
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NRF Releases The Growth Rate That Is Less Than Impressive Based on Data
May 15, 2013While retail sales were up in April, the growth rate was less than impressive based on data released today by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF). Commerce reported that April retail sales at ...
Tags: Processing Machinery, Commerce, NRF
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Lancaster Colony Has Recorded an Increase in First-Half Profits
Feb 4, 2013US food manufacturer Lancaster Colony has recorded an increase in first-half profits, boosted by sales growth in both of its divisions. Earnings in the six months to the end of December amounted to US$61.9m, a 20% increase on the ...
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NRF Projected Retail Industry Sales Would Increase 3.4 Percent
Jan 30, 2013The National Retail Federation released its 2013 economic forecast today, projecting retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase 3.4 percent, slightly less than the preliminary 4.2 percent ...
Tags: NRF, US Retail Sales, 2013