P2PI breaks down the highly fragmented sector by the numbers and talk with companies creating solutions to help brands reach regional and loyal customer bases through deterministic data.

National Retail Solutions, a provider of POS solutions for independent retailers, is partnering with LottoShield, an lottery fraud prevention system designed to support retailers by connecting to state lottery data to secure lottery ticket sales.

The newly launched New York law prohibiting single-use plastic carryout bags, with its 5¢ paper bag fee, can be uncomfortable for many store owners throughout the state. It will take some time for retailers - and their customers - to get used to the new guidelines.

The NRS retail network comprised approximately 32,700 active terminals nationwide as of September 30, 2024. Notable trends include sales declines in categories like Chocolate and Confection, Vape, and Energy Drinks, while Smokeless Tobacco, Tequila, and Prepared Cocktails showed robust growth

As of August 31, 2024, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 32,300 active terminals nationwide, scanning purchases at independent retailers including bodegas, convenience stores, liquor stores, grocers, tobacco, and sundries sellers nationwide, predominantly serving urban consumers.

In-store media networks provide CPG brands the opportunity to engage consumers in personalized and memorable ways while also influencing purchasing decisions at the point of sale.

Same-store sales increased 1.2% from a year earlier (July 2023). In the previous month (June 2024), same-store sales had increased 5.1% compared to June 2023.

Multicultural consumers have impressive spending power in the U.S. In today's diverse and rapidly evolving market, understanding and engaging these audiences is more critical than ever.

March same-store sales jumped 7.2% year-over-year, the highest rate of increase since June 2023. Inflationary pressures remained subdued – average prices increased 0.7% year-over-year.