NRS Retail Network Same-Store Sales Up 4.5% Year-Over-Year
As of December 31, 2025, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 38,700 active terminals nationwide, scanning purchases at approximately 33,200 independent retailers, including convenience stores, bodegas, liquor stores, grocers, and tobacco and sundries sellers, predominantly serving urban consumers.SALES: Same-store sales increased 4.5% year-over-year. In the previous month, same-store sales increased 3.8% year-over-year. Same-store sales increased 1.2% compared to the previous month. Same-store sales in November 2025 decreased 0.7% compared to the previous month. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, same-store sales increased 4.2% compared to the corresponding three months a year ago.
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NRS Reports 4.5% Year-over-Year Same-Store Sales Growth with $2.2 Billion in December Sales
- Same-Store Sales Growth: December 2025 same-store sales increased by 4.5% year-over-year, up from 3.8% in November, indicating a rebound in consumer spending that enhances the company's competitive position in the retail market.
- Unit Sales Increase: Units sold rose by 1.7% year-over-year, although there was a slight decline compared to November, the overall sales growth suggests sustained market demand, particularly in the convenience goods sector.
- Transaction Volume Changes: Baskets per store decreased by 0.5% year-over-year, reflecting consumer caution in shopping frequency, which may impact future sales strategies and promotional activities.
- Price Increase Trend: The dollar-weighted average price for the top 500 items rose by 2.3% year-over-year in December, and while inflationary pressures eased, the price increases could still affect consumer purchasing decisions.
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