Independent Retailers Had Good Start to 2026

Independent Retailers Had Good Start to 2026

Sales at independent, predominantly urban retail stores were strong, showing little impact from the “dry January” movement. Those are among the conclusions contained in the latest edition of NRSInsights, which collects sales data and analytics drawn from retail...
Today’s Grocer: Hot & Spicy Snacking on Fire

Today’s Grocer: Hot & Spicy Snacking on Fire

Of the Top 50 fastest growing UPCs across Candy, Sweet Snacks, Cookies and Crackers, and Salty Snacks categories, hot and spicy salty snacks rose to the top based on year over year quantity growth in the National Retail Solutions network of 18,000 independent...