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Census data shows modest sales gains in June

WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Tuesday shows modest retail sales gains in June despite an uneven pace of spending in recent months, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “The path of household spending remains difficult to read,” Kleinhenz said.

Market Performance Group acquires Wodika Devine

Market Performance Group acquires Wodika Devine

Market Performance Group (MPG) has acquired Wodika Devine, a renowned boutique manufacturers’ representative company. The acquisition is a natural progression for MPG, which continues to expand its retailer-specific capabilities to drive success at grocery retailers nationwide.

FTI says online retail sales to hit $1.2 Trillion

FTI says online retail sales to hit $1.2 Trillion

FTI Consulting projects that U.S. online retail sales will reach $1.2 trillion in 2024, an increase of nearly 10% from last year, according to the firm’s 2024 Online Retail Report. The firm’s Retail & Consumer Products practice, which conducted analysis for the report, expects U.S.

Crest Scope line from OraLabs has mass appeal

Crest Scope line from OraLabs has mass appeal

Portable breath sprays and drops are another area in the oral care sector enjoying brisk sales of late. One company that is reaping the rewards is OraLabs. Founded in 1990, OraLabs operates out of an over-the-counter drug, FDA registered and audited, 115,000-square-foot manufacturing facility here.

Stop & Shop to close 32 underperforming stores

Stop & Shop said Friday that it will close 32 underperforming stores by year-end. The closures will leave the Ahold Delhaize chain with more than 350 stores across its five-state footprint. “Stop & Shop is proud of the deep roots and community ties we have developed as a neighborhood grocer of more

NRF: Back-to-school shopping has already begun

WASHINGTON – More than half (55%) of back-to-school and college shoppers have already begun buying items for the upcoming school year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.