December same-store sales increased 4.5% year-over-year The average price paid for the top 500 items in December increased 2.3% year-over-year NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRSInsights, a provider of sales data and analytics drawn from retail transactions processed through the National Retail Solutions (NRS) point-of-sale (POS) platform, today announced comparative retail same-store sales results for December 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 38 ...

November same-store sales increased 3.8% year-over-year  The average price paid for the top 500 items in November increased 3.1% year-over-year NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRSInsights, a provider of sales data and analytics drawn from retail transactions processed through the National Retail Solutions (NRS) point-of-sale (POS) platform, today announced comparative retail same-store sales results for November 2025. As of November 30, 2025, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 38 ...

Core Insights - The average price for the top 500 items in October 2025 increased by 3.0% year-over-year, slightly up from a 2.9% increase in September 2025 [6][8] - Same-store sales rose by 5.7% year-over-year in October 2025, showing a slight decrease of 0.7% compared to September 2025 [5][6] - The NRS retail network included approximately 37,900 active terminals across about 32,900 independent retailers, primarily serving urban consumers [2][12] Sales Performance - Same-store sales increased by 5.7% year-over-year, compared to a 5.8% increase in September 2025 [5] - For the three months ending October 31, 2025, same-store sales rose by 5.8% compared to the same period a year ago [6] - Units sold increased by 1.3% year-over-year but decreased by 1.8% compared to September 2025 [6] Transaction Metrics - The number of baskets (transactions) per store increased by 0.1% year-over-year but decreased by 2.6% compared to September 2025 [6] - The NRS POS terminals processed $2.15 billion in sales during October 2025, representing a 17% year-over-year increase [12] Consumer Trends - Year-over-year growth was driven by categories such as cigarettes, prepared cocktails, smokeless tobacco, energy beverages, and wine-based cocktails [8] - The data indicates healthy consumer engagement as the holiday season approaches, with expected growth in high-velocity categories like beverages and tobacco alternatives [9]

Core Insights - Independent retailers are urging the Chancellor to restore business confidence amid rising costs and uncertainty, which could slow down economic growth in the UK [1] - A recent survey indicates a pessimistic outlook for 2026, with significant concerns regarding business rates reform [2][3] Group 1: Retailer Sentiment - 46.2% of independent retailers are pessimistic about 2026, with only about 25% confident for the Christmas trading period [2] - Over half of the retailers reported a decline in sales compared to the previous year, and 43.9% experienced weaker trading in Q3 2025 compared to Q2 [2] Group 2: Business Rates Concerns - Business rates reform is identified as the top priority, with the next revaluation in April 2026 expected to increase bills for many firms unless mitigations are introduced [3] - Higher property taxes could exacerbate existing pressures from energy, staffing, and other operational costs, potentially discouraging investment on the high street [3] Group 3: Retailers' Demands - Retailers are seeking measures in the autumn statement to support growth and jobs, including action on business rates, predictable tax policy for SMEs, and easing regulatory burdens [5] - Low confidence for 2026 has led to a pullback in investment plans, with only 25.5% of members expressing optimism for the upcoming year [5] Group 4: Clarity on Costs - Calls for clarity focus on the business rates system and the overall cost structure facing small businesses, which are constraining margins and hindering expansion [6]

Core Insights - NRSInsights reported a 5.8% year-over-year increase in same-store sales for July 2025, marking the highest growth rate in over a year [6][10] - The NRS retail network includes approximately 37,200 active terminals across 32,100 independent retailers, primarily serving urban consumers [2][14] - The data reflects a total of $2.1 billion in sales processed through NRS POS terminals in July 2025, an 18% increase year-over-year [14] Sales Performance - Same-store sales increased 5.8% year-over-year and 0.3% month-over-month compared to June 2025 [6] - For the three months ending July 31, 2025, same-store sales rose 4.2% compared to the same period last year [6] - Units sold increased by 3.2% year-over-year but decreased by 1.5% compared to June 2025 [6] Transaction Metrics - The number of baskets (transactions) per store increased by 1.5% year-over-year but decreased by 0.4% compared to June 2025 [6] - The average price of the top 500 items purchased rose by 2.9% year-over-year, slightly higher than the 2.7% increase recorded in June 2025 [6] Comparative Analysis - Over the past twelve months, the U.S. Commerce Department's Advance Monthly Retail Trade data, excluding food services, outpaced the NRS network's three-month moving average same-store sales by 0.2% on average [8] - In June, the NRS network's three-month rolling average increase exceeded the U.S. Commerce Department's by 0.9% [8] Consumer Behavior Insights - Beverage categories, including energy drinks and soft drinks, contributed significantly to sales growth, while certain snack categories faced challenges [11] - Shifts in consumer behavior have led to increased demand for prepared cocktails and nutrition shakes [11] Transaction Volume - Same-store data comparisons for July 2025 were based on approximately 226 million transactions processed through about 23,000 stores [12] - For the three months ending July 31, 2025, comparisons were derived from approximately 649 million scanned transactions [13]

Core Insights - NRSInsights reported a 3.5% year-over-year increase in same-store sales for June 2025, following a 4.9% increase in May 2025 [5][11] - The NRS retail network includes approximately 36,600 active terminals across 31,700 independent retailers, primarily serving urban consumers [2][15] - The three-month rolling average of same-store sales increased by 4.6% compared to the same period last year, marking the highest growth in the past 12 months [11] Sales Performance - Same-store sales remained unchanged from May 2025, which had a 3.8% increase compared to April 2025 [6] - Units sold increased by 3.0% year-over-year, with a 0.7% increase compared to May 2025 [6] - Average prices for the top 500 items purchased rose by 2.7% year-over-year, a slight decrease from the 2.9% increase in May 2025 [6] Transaction Data - The number of baskets (transactions) per store was unchanged year-over-year, but increased by 0.6% compared to May 2025 [6] - NRS processed $2.1 billion in sales during June 2025, representing a 15% year-over-year increase across 140 million transactions [15] Market Trends - Categories such as modern oral nicotine, energy drinks, prepared cocktails, and chocolate showed significant growth, with chocolate alone increasing by 8% year-over-year [12] - Some traditionally seasonal categories, like sports drinks and frozen novelties, experienced growth compared to the previous month but declined compared to June 2024 [12] Comparative Analysis - Over the past twelve months, the U.S. Commerce Department's Advance Monthly Retail Trade data outpaced NRS's three-month moving average same-store sales by an average of 0.1% [9] - The NRSInsights data is based on approximately 220 million transactions processed through 22,600 stores for June 2025 comparisons [13]

Core Insights - NRSInsights reported a 4.3% year-over-year increase in same-store sales for April 2025, indicating strong consumer spending resilience [5][11] - The NRS retail network includes approximately 35,600 active terminals across 31,000 independent retailers, primarily serving urban consumers [2][16] Sales Performance - Same-store sales rose 0.6% month-over-month from March 2025, which had a 5.3% increase compared to February 2025 [5] - For the three months ending April 30, 2025, same-store sales increased 2.8% compared to the same period last year [5] - Units sold increased by 2.5% year-over-year but decreased by 0.8% compared to March 2025 [5] - The average price of the top 500 items purchased increased by 2.3% year-over-year, up from 2.1% in March 2025 [6] Transaction Metrics - The number of baskets (transactions) per store increased by 1.3% year-over-year and by 2.7% compared to March 2025 [5] - NRS processed $1.9 billion in sales during April 2025, representing a 17% year-over-year increase across 133 million transactions [16] Market Comparison - Over the past twelve months, NRS's three-month moving average same-store sales outperformed the U.S. Commerce Department's data by an average of 0.5% [9] - In March 2025, the U.S. Commerce Department's three-month rolling average increase exceeded that of NRS by 1.6% [9] Commentary on Trends - The increase in same-store sales was driven by strong performance in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage categories, with tequila and ready-to-drink cocktails showing significant growth [11][12] - Non-alcoholic beverages like soft drinks and energy drinks led sales, while sports drinks saw a slight decline [12] - Candy sales remained flat overall, with chocolate sales increasing [12]

Core Insights - NRSInsights reported a year-over-year increase in same-store sales of 2.3% for March 2025, down from a 3.5% increase in February 2025 [6][12] - The NRS retail network includes approximately 35,200 active terminals across 30,700 independent retailers, primarily serving urban consumers [2][18] Sales Performance - Same-store sales increased by 5.3% compared to February 2025, which had a 6.1% increase from January 2025 [7] - For the three months ending March 31, 2025, same-store sales rose by 2.9% compared to the same period last year [7] - Units sold increased by 2.4% year-over-year, with a 4.9% increase compared to February 2025 [7] - Average prices for the top 500 items purchased rose by 2.1% year-over-year, slightly lower than the 2.3% increase in February 2025 [7] Transaction Metrics - Baskets (transactions) per store increased by 0.2% year-over-year and by 6.2% compared to February 2025 [7] - The NRS network processed $2.0 billion in sales during March 2025, representing a 16% year-over-year increase [18] Category Performance - Strong sales were noted in categories such as Energy Beverages, Soft Drinks, and Modern Oral Smokeless Tobacco, while Chocolates and Gum also showed positive growth [12][13] - Categories with decreased sales included Beer, Whiskey, and Salty Snacks, with notable declines in Tortilla Chips and Potato Chips [14] Comparative Analysis - Over the past twelve months, the NRS network's three-month moving average same-store sales outperformed the U.S. Commerce Department's data by an average of 0.8% [10] - In March, the U.S. Commerce Department's three-month rolling average increase exceeded that of the NRS network by 0.8% [10]

Core Insights - NRSInsights reported a year-over-year increase in same-store sales of 2.3% for March 2025, a decrease from the 3.5% increase in February 2025 [6][11] - The NRS retail network includes approximately 35,200 active terminals across 30,700 independent retailers, primarily serving urban consumers [2][17] - The data indicates a general cooling of inflationary pressures, with dollar sales increases being geographically widespread [11] Sales Performance - Same-store sales increased 5.3% compared to February 2025, while units sold increased 2.4% year-over-year [6][7] - For the three months ending March 31, 2025, same-store sales rose 2.9% compared to the same period last year [7][16] - Average prices for the top 500 items purchased increased by 2.1% year-over-year, slightly lower than the 2.3% increase in February 2025 [6][12] Transaction Metrics - Units sold increased by 4.9% compared to February 2025, while baskets (transactions) per store increased by 0.2% year-over-year [7][12] - Baskets per store saw a significant increase of 6.2% compared to the previous month [7][12] Category Performance - Strong sales were noted in categories such as Energy Beverages, Soft Drinks, and Modern Oral Smokeless Tobacco, while Chocolates also performed well [11][12] - Categories experiencing decreased sales included Beer, Whiskey, and various snacks, with notable exceptions like Tequila showing gains [12][13] Comparative Data - Over the past twelve months, the NRS network's three-month moving average same-store sales outpaced the U.S. Commerce Department's data by an average of 0.8% [9] - In March, the U.S. Commerce Department's three-month rolling average increase exceeded that of the NRS network by 0.8% [9] Transaction Volume - In March 2025, NRS' POS terminals processed $2.0 billion in sales, representing a 16% year-over-year increase across 134 million transactions [17]