December 29, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
MasterCard SpendingPulse
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased 7.6% year-over-year this holiday season, running from November 1 through December 24. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment and is not adjusted for inflation. “This holiday retail season looked different than years past,” said Steve Sadove,
November 21, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
MasterCard SpendingPulse
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — According to the recent Mastercard SpendingPulse, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive is expected to grow to over 15% on Black Friday compared to last year. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment and is not adjusted for inflation. With many big-box retailers, department stores and outlet
August 4, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
MasterCard SpendingPulse
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — U.S. retail sales excluding automotive and gas rose 9.0% year-over-year in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which said rising prices—particularly for necessities such as food and fuel—were a contributing factor. Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, reflects nominal spending and is not adjusted for
July 7, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
MasterCard SpendingPulse
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — Higher prices, particularly for such necessities as food and fuel, helped drive a 9.5% year-over-year retail sales increase in June. That figure is courtesy of Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, and excludes automotive sales. When spending on gasoline is also excluded, retail sales
May 6, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
MasterCard SpendingPulse
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — Monthly retail sales growth continued to be strong in April, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which reported that total retail sales (excluding auto) for the month were up 7.2% year-over-year. Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, also found that April sales increased 15.3% compared to
March 9, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
MasterCard SpendingPulse
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — U.S. consumer spending maintained its positive momentum in February, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which found that overall retail sales (excluding auto) increased 8.7% year-over-year and were up 17.3% compared to pre-pandemic (2019) spending levels. This is slightly above January growth. In-store spending grew 10% in February compared to the same month last
February 11, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
MasterCard SpendingPulse
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — 2022 kicked off with gains across nearly all retail sectors, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. This January, U.S. retail sales excluding auto increased 7.2% year-over-year (YOY), with online sales growing 10.4% compared to January 2021. Despite the shadow of Omicron and elevated inflation, consumer spending was buoyed by
January 7, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
MasterCard SpendingPulse
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — Retail sales in December closed out the year on a high note, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. This follows a robust holiday season, where retail sales grew 8.5%. The report said there are a number of trends to watch in 2022 that
December 27, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
MasterCard SpendingPulse
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — It’s been a resurgent season for retailers as consumers stocked their carts with gifts and gadgets. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, holiday retail sales excluding automotive increased 8.5% year-over-year this holiday season, running from November 1 through December 24. Notably, online sales grew 11.0% compared to the same period last year, the preliminary insights show.
December 23, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
MasterCard SpendingPulse
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — While consumers are returning to their in-store shopping routines, according to a recent Mastercard survey, 56% of shoppers are continuing to prioritize online shopping this holiday season, citing waiting in lines (72%), finding parking (65%), and items being out of stock (47%) as primary reasons. Survey data also shows that when selecting
December 16, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
2021 holiday sales, MasterCard SpendingPulse
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — Consumers are shopping with intention this holiday season and prioritizing small and local businesses, according to a new Mastercard survey. In response to this growing desire to support Main Street and shop with meaning, Mastercard is rewarding cardholders when shopping local through a series of holiday campaigns in select cities nationwide. According
September 13, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
2021 holiday sales, MasterCard SpendingPulse
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PURCHASE, N.Y. – U.S. retail sales should hit an all-time high this holiday season, with consumer spending between November 1 and Christmas Eve increasing 7.4% from a year earlier, according to a forecast released today from Mastercard SpendingPulse. The forecast – which doesn’t include a dollar projection and excludes automotive spending – foresees this year’s
August 5, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
MasterCard SpendingPulse
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — Retail sales in the U.S. grew for the 11th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, a survey that measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. Sales for the month increased 10.9% compared to July 2020. That figure, which excludes automotive sales and gasoline, is nearly quadruple the
March 4, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
MasterCard SpendingPulse, Steve Sadove
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — U.S. retail sales grew 4.6% in February despite winter storms that blasted much of the country, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. Online sales grew 54.7% compared to 2020. Mastercard SpendingPulse, measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, notes that its sales figures for February were adjusted to account for