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Native American Heritage Month: It’s Time for Modern Brands to Recognize Native American Audiences
Modern brands have an opportunity to engage Indigenous consumers with the same intention they bring to every major multicultural segment. Native American audiences represent a growing and influential market that remains underrepresented in media and advertising.
NRSInsights’ October 2025 Retail Same-Store Sales Report
As of October 31, 2025, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 37,900 active terminals nationwide, scanning purchases at approximately 32,900 independent retailers, including convenience stores, bodegas, liquor stores, grocers, and tobacco and sundries sellers, predominantly serving urban consumers.
NRSInsights’ September 2025 Retail Same-Store Sales Report
As of September 30, 2025, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 37,400 active terminals nationwide, scanning purchases at approximately 32,400 independent retailers, including convenience stores, bodegas, liquor stores, grocers, and tobacco and sundries sellers, predominantly serving urban consumers.
NRSInsights’ August 2025 Retail Same-Store Sales Report
As of August 31, 2025, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 37,100 active terminals nationwide, scanning purchases at approximately 32,200 independent retailers including convenience stores, bodegas, liquor stores, grocers, and tobacco and sundries sellers, predominantly serving urban consumers.
NRSInsights’ July 2025 Retail Same-Store Sales Report
As of July 31, 2025, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 37,200 active terminals nationwide, scanning purchases at approximately 32,100 independent retailers including convenience stores, bodegas, liquor stores, grocers, and tobacco and sundries sellers, predominantly serving urban consumers.
Embrace The Change: How AI Is Shaping The Future Of Neighborhood Retail
From science fiction fodder to an everyday reality, artificial intelligence is quickly becoming indispensable to nearly every industry. AI-powered tools are being used to generate promotional images, sift through applicant resumés, and even identify potential health issues in medical tests. To keep up in an increasingly competitive landscape, embracing AI’s potential is an absolute necessity.
NRSInsights’ June 2025 Retail Same-Store Sales Report
As of June 30, 2025, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 36,600 active terminals nationwide, scanning purchases at approximately 31,700 independent retailers including convenience stores, bodegas, liquor stores, grocers, and tobacco and sundries sellers, predominantly serving urban consumers.
Beyond the Rainbow: What Authentic LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Really Looks Like
Pride month has had a 15+ year history of brands celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. More than ever, audiences are holding these companies accountable for how they choose to get involved, so we ask ourselves, are our brands celebrating Pride, or are we rainbow-washing?
NRSInsights’ May 2025 Retail Same-Store Sales Report
The May report from NRSInsights reveals accelerating growth for IDT's retail analytics subsidiary. Same-store sales increased 4.9% year-over-year, up from 4.3% in April - marking the highest growth rate since November. This acceleration is particularly encouraging as it's built on multiple strengthening fundamentals.



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