Retail Sales Revenue Up 2% In August Despite Dip In Demand

Retail Sales Revenue up 2% in August Despite Dip in Demand Back-to-school shopping season elongates as consumers chart their own spending path. Consumer behavior is playing a more prominent role in shaping key retail shopping seasons, according to a new retail report by Circana. Overall, U.S. retail sales revenue was up 2% across discretionary general […]

Delivering Consistency

Delivering Consistency What does it actually take to deliver nationwide consistency in today’s consumer electronics environment? Today’s customers expect flawless execution, no matter where they shop. Whether it’s in-store in Boise or online in Brooklyn, they want products on time, in perfect condition, and with seamless tracking. The pressure is real, and delivering that level of […]

Retailers Report Strong Labor Day Holiday Traffic, Sales

Retailers Report Strong Labor Day Holiday Traffic, Sales Big discounts, 0% financing offers made product attainable for many consumers. HIGH POINT — Labor Day proved strong for a number of retailers around the country, as consumers took advantage of huge deals, promotions and financing offers available throughout the holiday weekend — and beyond. With many […]

Almo Corp Announces Next Generation of Leadership

Almo Corp Announces Next Generation of Leadership  Almo Corporation, an independent distributor of appliances, professional AV, electronics, furniture and housewares, has announced the formation of a new leadership team to guide the future of its Appliance Distribution business. Almo’s newly named executives comprise a dynamic group of experienced leaders and longstanding Almo talent to drive the business […]

How Big is Amazon?

How Big is Amazon? How big is Amazon in mattresses? That’s a critical question for the mattress industry, and it’s one, sadly, that the industry is not asking. I know this from a series of off-the-record conversations that I conducted at the recent Las Vegas Market.  I asked several industry leaders to give me their […]

Tariff Impact on Small Business Across America Means Billions in Tax

Tariff Impact on Small Business Across America Means Billions in Tax Another pause on tariffs on goods from China for 90 days while negotiations continue has done little to alleviate the pressure on businesses to plan and prepare for the effect the cost of these tariffs will have on the suppliers, consumers, and ultimately their […]

Retail Monitor Registers July Sales Gain as Shoppers Bought Ahead of Tariff Hike

Retail Monitor Registers July Sales Gain as Shoppers Bought Ahead of Tariff Hike July retail spending bounced back after a soft June as consumers sought out summer sales to buy goods before potentially higher tariffs took effect, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. July total retail sales, excluding automobiles […]

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impacts Small Businesses

How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impacts Small Businesses It is recommended that dealers speak with tax consultants to help ensure their businesses can maximize the benefits the newly signed bill can provide. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) (H.R. 1) has been making waves since it became law on July 4, 2025. […]