VMS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

DENVER — The 21st annual International Retail Design Conference presented by VMSD magazine kicked off on Tuesday, welcoming a throng of visual merchandisers, store designers and retail executives to the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel for the two-day conference.

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VMS

JANUARY 14, 2022

The number includes online and other non-store sales, which were up 11.3 percent at $218.9 November-December holiday sales saw year-over-year gains across the board, led by increases at clothing, sporting goods and general merchandise stores. Sporting goods stores, up 20.9

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 18, 2023

Consumers shopped in record numbers and retailers delivered positive holiday experiences to inflation-wary consumers, offering great products at more promotional price levels to fit their stretched budgets. The holiday total, which is not adjusted for inflation, includes online and other non-store sales, which were up 9.5%

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Mass Relators

APRIL 14, 2023

In addition, tax refunds typically contribute to spending at this time of year but are smaller this year than last. Nonetheless, we are still looking at positive sales growth moving forward in 2023.” Grocery and beverage stores were down 0.1% Sporting goods stores were up 0.2% unadjusted year over year.

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Mass Relators

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Even at the low end of the range, both the amount spent and the growth rate would set new records. November sales were up in all but three categories on a monthly basis and were up across the board year-over-year, led by increases at clothing, sporting goods and furniture stores. Sporting goods stores were up 1.3%

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Mass Relators

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The robust balance sheets of American households are being met by retailer preparation and hard work to provide products that consumers want at competitive prices. October sales were up in all but two categories on a monthly basis and were up across the board year-over-year, led by increases at clothing, electronics and sporting goods stores.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 14, 2022

“March retail sales show that consumers have maintained their ability to spend in the face of record-level inflation, supply chain issues and geopolitical unrest,” Matthew Shay, president and chief executive at the National Retail Federation, said in a statement. Clothing and clothing accessory stores were up 2.6% year over year.

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Mass Relators

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Holiday shoppers are demonstrating resilience, and retailers are providing great products and experiences at the right price levels to help stretch household budgets. Building materials and garden supply stores were down 2.5% Sporting goods stores were down 0.6% General merchandise stores were down 0.1%

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 17, 2022

Retail sales grew in July, supported by declines in prices at the gas pump and moderately lower inflation,” NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay said. Building materials and garden supply stores were up 1.5 Grocery and beverage stores were up 0.2 Sporting goods stores were up 0.1

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Mass Relators

MARCH 16, 2022

Despite all that’s been thrown at them including inflation, supply chain constraints, market volatility and significant geopolitical events, consumers remain able and willing to spend. Retailers are nimble and are dedicated to serving their customers with great experiences, great products and services at the best possible prices they can.

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

On top of that, the enhanced child care tax credit ceased at the end of 2021, impacting millions of families. Grocery and beverage stores were up 1.1% General merchandise stores were up 3.6% Furniture and home furnishings stores were up 7.2% January’s results follow a 14.1% unadjusted year-over-year.

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JULY 16, 2021

June sales were up year-over-year across the board, led by increases at clothing, electronics and furniture stores. Specifics from key retail sectors include: Clothing and clothing accessory stores were up 2.6% Online and other non-store sales were up 1.2% Sporting goods stores were down 1.7%

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Mass Relators

JUNE 15, 2021

We are at a highly elevated level of spending, with dollar amounts in recent months some of the highest we’ve ever seen,” Kleinhenz said. Specifics from key retail sectors include: Clothing and clothing accessory stores were up 3% month-over-month seasonally adjusted and up 198.7% Electronics and appliance stores were down 3.4%

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Retail Geek

AUGUST 20, 2021

In episode 272 we break down the US Dept of Commerce July retail data, and Q2 E-Com data, look at Q2 earnings from Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and Lowes, and discuss a potential Amazon Department store concept. At peak of pandemic, restaurants lost nearly $51B/mo of sales to grocery stores. US Dept of Commerce Data.

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Mass Relators

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Retailers have been hard at work managing their supply chains and holiday inventories to provide consumers with great products, competitive prices and convenience at every opportunity. Online and other non-store sales were down 0.7 Grocery and beverage stores were up 0.5 Sporting goods stores were up 0.5

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