Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has become a household name. After winning the 2019 NFL MVP award and guiding the Ravens to a league-best 14-2 record, Jackson has become one of the most prominent faces in the NFL. And with that recognition comes a lot of merchandise sales. According toRead More →
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is wreaking havoc in the notorious recession-resistant pet segment. This is the message of Packaged facts, who reported that total retail sales of pet products and services in the United States will decline by 17% in 2020, compared to the 5% growth expected before the coronavirus pandemic.Read More →
In January, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was slated to become the best-selling player in NFL merchandise sales for the 2019 season. At that time, Mahomes was at the top of the NFLPA’s best-selling list from March 1 to November 30 of the 2019 season. The official report ofRead More →
These days, it’s not enough for convenience stores to only offer coffee, tobacco, and a quick bite to eat. As convenience store inventories increase, so do consumer expectations. More and more customers expect to be able to purchase basic household items on the go without having to make a secondRead More →
CHICAGO – Sales were mixed in convenience store over-the-counter drug kits in 2019. Pain relievers declined in unit sales across all segments, with units down 3.5% overall, according to IRI. In-store sales of cold / allergy / sinus tablets and fluids increased; only gastrointestinal fluids recorded gains, with unit tabletRead More →
We’ll see if Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers outfit ends up being retro cool (think Joe Montana’s Kansas City Chiefs jersey) or tongue-in-cheek humor (Joe Namath Rams or Franco Harris Seahawks). But the No. 12 pewter jerseys are sure to be in circulation. Fanatics, the clothing company, has released someRead More →