The Vireo Group

07/09/2026

Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to hit a new all-time record in July as retailers stock up ahead of a potential new round of tariffs and other trade uncertainties.

07/06/2026

Fast-food chains face new competition as grocery stores expand prepared-food options, challenging traditional drive-thru value meals.

01/12/2026

Sales rose across the board in December as consumers didn't let economic uncertainty and other concerns get in the way of holiday spending.

12/17/2025

The Sunbelt continued to dominate the rest of the country when it came to retail performance in 2025.

12/15/2025

An estimated 158.9 million consumers plan to shop on Super Saturday according to the annual survey released by NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

12/04/2025

A record number of consumers shopped over the Thanksgiving weekend, according to a new report from the National Retail Federation. National Retail Federation chief economist and executive director of research, Mark Mathews, joins Asking for a Trend to discuss the key takeaways from the report. To wa...

11/10/2025

U.S. monthly imports are forecast to fall through the beginning of next year after retailers rushed in goods to get ahead of tariffs and stock up for the holidays. The National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker estimates that imports will fall through the rest of the year to 1.75 million loa...

11/10/2025

Retail sales bounced back in October with both monthly and year-over-year gains as consumers geared up for the holiday season.

08/28/2025

Jersey Mikes coming to Blythewood IGA! YUM

Barbara Ball | Business

08/28/2025

Blythewood IGA getting new restaurant!

Barbara Ball | Business