Creative Ways Beverage Companies are Reducing Their Carbon Footprint
Beverage alcohol has a sizable carbon footprint. The global alcoholic beverage industry produces about 1.5 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. Beverage Wholesaler spoke with a variety of different beverage companies to see what they are doing to reduce their carbon footprint.
Consumers to Spend $23.6 Billion on Easter
Consumers plan to spend a total of $23.6 billion on Easter this year, according to an NRF survey. The amount is above last year’s $22.4 billion, and approaching the record $24 billion spent in 2023.
Consumers Still Apprehensive Despite Healthy Economy
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau showed modest month-over-month retail sales growth in February amid consumer worries over inflation and Washington policy decisions.
Small Business Sales Continue to Rise in the New Year
Payments and financial services technology provider Fiserv, Inc. published the Fiserv Small Business Index for January 2025. Sales growth persisting through January was a welcome start to the new year for small businesses, many of which were coming off a strong holiday season.
The Role of Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship in Today’s Market
Entrepreneurs who lead with purpose build more than companies. They build trust, loyalty and connections. This article dives into the role of purpose-driven entrepreneurship and how it can bring you success.
Small Business Insights for 2025
American Express issued its new Amex Trendex: Small Business Edition, finding that small businesses anticipate a period of stability in 2025, while they invest in technology to drive business growth.
Holiday Season Expected to Boost Toy Sales
Circana last week announced the U.S. toy retail sales performance results for January through September 2024, revealing insights into the retail trends, performance drivers and consumers’ holiday shopping intentions.
Retail Sales Slowed in September
The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor found that retail sales saw a slight month-over-month drop in September, but consumers continued to spend more than last year as interest rates and inflation fell and employment rose.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Retail Sales Grew in August
Retail sales increased again in August as consumer demand and easing inflation overcame slower job growth. Total retail sales were up 0.45% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 2.11% unadjusted year over year in August.
MoCRA Prompts Strict Regulations for Cosmetics Industry
The cosmetics industry is undergoing a major shift that will impact manufacturers, retailers and consumers. Signed into law in December 2022, the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) aims to enhance consumer safety by introducing stricter regulations for the manufacturing, distribution and safety assessment of cosmetic products.
