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Amazon to host first-ever four day Prime Day event

Online marketplace giant Amazon is set to bring back its Prime Day sales event, extending the discount offer to four days for the first time. Running from July 8 to July 11, the summer sale shopping event offers Prime members access to limited deals across a range of categories, from apparel to personal care and books. Another new addition to...

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US retail sales grow in April ahead of expected tariff price increases

Retail sales increased across the United States in April, as consumers stocked up on goods to avoid the impending higher prices set to come with tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, published by the National Retail Federation. “Spending rose again in April, driven largely by consumers continuing to pull purchases forward to stay...

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NRF projects $5.42 trillion in 2025 retail sales amid global economic uncertainty

US retail sales are forecasted to grow between 2.7 percent to 3.7 percent in 2025, reaching 5.42 to 5.48 trillion dollars, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). This projection was shared earlier this week, during the NRF’s annual State of Retail & the Consumer event, and reflects economic momentum driven by low unemployment and...

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US Retail Sales Dip 0.22% in February Despite Year-Over-Year Growth

Retail spending across the US may have declined on a monthly basis last month as concerns over tariffs increase, but continued to grow year over year as the economy holds steady, according to the latest CNBC/National Retail Federation (NRF) Retail Monitor. Total retail sales (minus automobiles and gasoline,) dropped 0.22 percent (seasonally...

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US retail sales up 3.8% this holiday season according to Mastercard SpendingPulse

This Christmas season proved to be a merry one for US retailers, with retail sales increasing 3.8 percent year on year from November 1 to December 24, according to insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse. "The holiday shopping season revealed a consumer who is willing and able to spend but driven by a search for value as can be seen by...

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Amazon reports record-breaking Black Friday Week & Cyber Monday 2024

Online giant Amazon has reported a new record-breaking Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday. This Thanksgiving holiday seasonal sale event was the company’s largest to date, compared to the same 12-day period ending on Cyber Monday in prior years. Running from November 21 to December 2, Amazon offered some of the biggest deals of the season across...

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US Black Friday retail sales grow 3.4 percent this year

Black Friday is far from being over in the United States, as shoppers across the nation continue to indulge in the annual discount day. According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse, retail sales (excluding automotive) grew 3.4 percent year on year on November 29, compared to Black Friday in 2023. As more retailers spread out...

From margins to sell-through: Important figures used in the fashion industry

On this page you will find key figures used in the fashion industry to monitor and optimise performance, such as sell-through, margin, and turnover, among others. Retailers use numerical analyses to substantiate business decisions, such as making a purchasing plan and budget for the next fashion season. “We sometimes compare choices for budgets...

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First Brexit, now its extended shadow: twelve months of EU fashion retail sales pitfalls

FashionUnited Business Intelligence analyses the evolution of retail sales of textile, clothing and accessories in Europe which, after twelve bumpy months in 2016, don’t seem to get any better. Retailers in the UK, France and Belgium are the worst hit while their Spanish counterparts are the only ones throwing some light into such a gloomy...