Consumer prices rose 3.8% annually in April, the highest since May 2023 at CNBC. “Excluding food and energy, core CPI increased 0.4% and 2.8% respectively, indicating that while inflation is still well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal, a good deal of pressure is coming from non-core areas, particularly energy.” Read more On […]
Costco April comp sales (ex-fuel & f/x) +7.8% | US +8% / Canada +7.6% / Other Int’l +6.5% / Digitally-Enabled +18.4% “April had one additional shopping day versus last year…This positively impacted total and comparable sales by approximately one and one-half to two percent.” Press release Ingles Markets Q2 net sales -1.8% Press […]
NRF: Mother’s Day shoppers are budgeting $284 per person, with total spending expected to reach $38 billion “This year, men are budgeting an average $346 per person, compared to women’s $225. When it comes to who they are buying gifts for, though, women are more likely to grab a special something for all the […]
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U.S. economy grew 2% from January-March at AP. “Growth in consumer spending, which accounts for 70% of U.S. economic activity, slowed to 1.6% in the first quarter from 1.9% at the end of 2025. But business investment, likely driven by investments in artificial intelligence, rose at an 8.7% pace.” Read more eBay Inc. […]
Coca-Cola beats estimates; Global unit case volume +3% / Net revenues +12% Press release Washington Attorney General accuses Albertsons, Safeway of fake BOGO deals at King 5. “One example cited in the lawsuit involves a Gig Harbor Albertsons, where the price of a 16.9-ounce bottle of O Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil increased from […]
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift at AP. “…does not legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use under U.S. law. But it does change the way it’s regulated, shifting licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I — reserved for drugs without medical use and with high potential for […]
CPI +3.8% | On +14.5% | Popcorn Eating Contest
/in Eye-on-RetailConsumer prices rose 3.8% annually in April, the highest since May 2023 at CNBC. “Excluding food and energy, core CPI increased 0.4% and 2.8% respectively, indicating that while inflation is still well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal, a good deal of pressure is coming from non-core areas, particularly energy.” Read more On […]
Costco +7.8% | Whirlpool -20% | Bob’s +1.2%
/in Eye-on-RetailCostco April comp sales (ex-fuel & f/x) +7.8% | US +8% / Canada +7.6% / Other Int’l +6.5% / Digitally-Enabled +18.4% “April had one additional shopping day versus last year…This positively impacted total and comparable sales by approximately one and one-half to two percent.” Press release Ingles Markets Q2 net sales -1.8% Press […]
Mother’s Day $284 | On “Ghost Town” | REI GP +7%
/in Eye-on-RetailNRF: Mother’s Day shoppers are budgeting $284 per person, with total spending expected to reach $38 billion “This year, men are budgeting an average $346 per person, compared to women’s $225. When it comes to who they are buying gifts for, though, women are more likely to grab a special something for all the […]
Wayfair +7.4% | Sprouts -1.7% | GDP +2% | Amazon +Jr.?
/in Eye-on-RetailU.S. economy grew 2% from January-March at AP. “Growth in consumer spending, which accounts for 70% of U.S. economic activity, slowed to 1.6% in the first quarter from 1.9% at the end of 2025. But business investment, likely driven by investments in artificial intelligence, rose at an 8.7% pace.” Read more eBay Inc. […]
Costco Employee Killed | eBay Outage | Albertsons BOGO Lawsuit
/in Eye-on-RetailCoca-Cola beats estimates; Global unit case volume +3% / Net revenues +12% Press release Washington Attorney General accuses Albertsons, Safeway of fake BOGO deals at King 5. “One example cited in the lawsuit involves a Gig Harbor Albertsons, where the price of a 16.9-ounce bottle of O Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil increased from […]
Rotisserie Chicken Act | 80% Cut Spending | Sam’s: 10min for $10
/in Eye-on-RetailTrump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift at AP. “…does not legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use under U.S. law. But it does change the way it’s regulated, shifting licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I — reserved for drugs without medical use and with high potential for […]