"Dollar stores at sitting fairly pretty at the moment. They are housed within a broader subcategory of “other general merchandise” stores (according to the US Census Bureau’s Annual Retail Trade Survey NAICS classification) which is the fastest growing sector within the total ...

"The grocery industry is arguably the most dynamic and fragmented retail sector there is. Groceries are deemed necessities so this industry remains somewhat protected from outside influencers that could cause steep sales variances, but the largest factor right now impacting the ...

"As the student loan situation worsens, more people are questioning whether their college education was worth the money they borrowed to get it. This is beginning to goad aspiring students into exploring other ways to get their degree, such as going part-time or attending a ...

"The console hardware market has not seen growth in total unit sales for several years. However, this represents an evolution of the market – one that places great emphasis on software and services sales. Brands are increasingly challenged to raise the long-term value of their ...

Canadians love ice cream. Some 90% of Canadians claim to eat single flavoured ice cream during the warmer months and with the exception of gelato, more than half of Canadians claim to eat ice cream at some point. Even with ice cream and frozen treats’ relatively high ...