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Retail Statistics You Should Know

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The above small retail statistics indicate that small retailers are not at all small when it comes to contributing to the US economy. Specialty stores are often a part of small retail store businesses. Unlike department stores that sell a wide variety of items, specialty stores offer niche-specific products.

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Cupid’s Arrow Shoots for Improved Valentine’s Day Sales This Season

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According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), the internet was the most popular Valentine’s Day shopping destination last year, visited by 38% of consumers, followed by department stores (29%), discount stores (28%,) and local small businesses and specialty stores (tied at 17%). . In the U.K.,

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Healthy and Delicious: Consumers Have High Demands for Today’s Snacks

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“And since shoppers are now more accustomed to researching and buying online, they are able to discover and purchase brands and ingredients beyond what’s available in their local grocery or specialty stores.”. Consumers will never stop snacking, and the trend toward snacks that are both delicious and healthy isn’t slowing down.

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Decoding Upcoming HFSS Regulations in the U.K.

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Here’s what we can expect to see: October 2022: Retailers will no longer be allowed to place non-compliant foods (HFSS foods) in the most prominent places in their stores — such as endcaps and at checkouts — to boost sales. Small stores and specialty stores are exempt.

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CPG Gets by With a Little Kelp From Its Friends

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The company’s products are sold via e-commerce and in specialty stores like Whole Foods and Sprouts, co-ops, regional chains, and independent stores. .” Atlantic Sea Farms distributes its kelp across the U.S. We’re really trying to normalize kelp consumption,” Croft says.

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MUST Wine Loft Discovers Charcuterie Must-Haves By Ordering On RangeMe

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After working in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years and gaining years of buying experience, Arkwright decided it was finally time to open her own specialty store and cafe. The visionary behind this operation and business is Jessica Arkwright, Founder of the company and Mother of MUST Wine Loft.