Slowing rate of inflation a welcome sign. Core retail sales in the last month of 2022 were up by 7.2 percent year-over-year. Despite a notable upward stretch, spending may be softening. December’s retail sales volume was a step back from recent months, a potential signal of the challenges facing consumers [...]
Dollar General squares off against Amazon, Walmart, CVS in rural healthcare pilot The dollar store discounter is leveraging its massive retail presence, particularly in underserved rural areas, and tiptoeing into waters already being plied by Amazon and its One Medical acquisition, Walmart partnering with UnitedHealth Group for walk-in clinics powered [...]
Aldi was named the most popular grocery store in the U.S. Aldi ranks as the most popular grocery store, with a popularity score of 65%, according to market research and data analytics firm YouGov, which polled consumers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Popularity is defined by YouGov as the [...]
Universal theme park, resort hotel coming to Frisco The park will have a 300-room themed hotel at the front of the park, along with four or five themed park areas, according to Mark Woodbury, Universal Parks and Resorts chair and CEO. January 11, 2023 | Community Impact H-E-B opening multi-level [...]
Whataburger, Wawa among the top 10 retailers, brands to watch in 2023 A diverse lineup of retailers (and two restaurant chains) have one thing in common: They are all poised to be winners in 2023. That’s according to a new white paper from foot traffic analytics firm Placer.ai,10 Top Retail [...]
