November same-store sales increased 3.8% year-over-year  The average price paid for the top 500 item...


November same-store sales increased 3.8% year-over-year   The average price paid for the top 500 items in November increased 3.1% year-over-year  NEWARK, N.J., Dec.  09, 2025  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NRSInsights, a provider of sales data and analytics drawn from retail transactions processed through the National Retail Solutions (NRS) point-of-sale (POS) platform, today announced comparative retail same-store sales results for November 2025.  As of November 30, 2025, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 38,000 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.  November Highlights  (Same-store sales, unit sales, transactions, and average price data refer to November 2025 and are compared to November 2024 unless otherwise noted. All comparisons are provided on a “per calendar day” basis to remove from consideration variability in the number of days per month or three-month period.)  SALES Same-store sales increased 3.8% year-over-year. In the previous month (October 2025), same-store sales increased 5.7% year-over-year.     Same-store sales decreased 0.7% compared to the previous month (October 2025). Same-store sales in October 2025 also decreased 0.7% compared to the previous month (September 2025). For the three months ended November 30, 2025, same-store sales increased 4.6% compared to the corresponding three months a year ago.   UNITS SOLD Units sold increased 0.9% year-over-year. In the previous month (October 2025), units sold increased 1.3% year-over-year.Units sold decreased 0.9% compared to the previous month (October 2025). Units sold in October 2025 decreased 1.8% compared to the previous month (September 2025). BASKETS (TRANSACTIONS) PER STORE Baskets decreased 0.9% year-over-year. In the previous month (October 2025), baskets increased 0.1% year-over-year.Baskets decreased 3.7% compared to the previous month (October 2025). Baskets in October 2025 decreased 2.6% compared to the previous month (September 2025). AVERAGE PRICES A dollar-weighted average of prices for the top 500 items purchased in November increased 3.1% year-over-year, a slight increase from the 3.0% year-over-year increase in October 2025.   Retail Trade Comparative Data  As a result of the recent government shutdown, U.S. Commerce Department’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade same-store sales data excluding food service for October has not been released.  Commentary from Brandon Thurber (VP, Data Sales & Client Success at NRS)  “NRS’ independent retailer network generated steady momentum in November, with transactions up 0.9% and dollar sales increasing 3.8% versus November a year ago.  “Growth was driven by continued strong performance in key convenience categories, including cigarettes, RTD cocktails, smokeless tobacco, and energy beverages.  “Our measure of inflation in November reached 3.1%, its highest level this year and a slight increase from the 3.0% recorded in October.  “These results highlight the resilience of everyday convenience spending and the value our retailers provide to their local communities.”  NRSInsights Reports  The NRSInsights monthly Same-Store Retail Sales Reports are intended to provide timely topline data reflective of sales at NRS’ network of independent, predominantly urban, retail stores.  Same-store data comparisons of November 2025 with November 2024 are derived from approximately 216 million transactions processed through the approximately 24,000 stores on the NRS network that scanned transactions in both months. Same-store data comparisons of November 2025 with October 2025 are derived from approximately 272 million transactions processed through approximately 32,000 stores.  Same-store data comparisons for the three months ended November 30, 2025 with the year-ago three months are derived from approximately 651 million transactions processed through those stores that scanned transactions in both three-month periods.  NRS POS Platform  The NRS platform predominantly serves small-format, independent, retail stores nationwide including convenience stores, bodegas, liquor stores, grocers, and tobacco and sundries sellers. These independent retailers operate in all 50 states and the District of Colombia, including 205 of the 210 designated market areas (DMAs) in the United States, and in Canada. During November 2025, NRS’ POS terminals processed $2.07 billion in sales (+14% year-over-year) across 135 million transactions.  About National Retail Solutions (NRS):  National Retail Solutions operates a leading point-of-sale (POS) terminal-based platform and digital payment processing service for independent retailers nationwide. Retailers utilize NRS offerings to process transactions and effectively manage their businesses. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers, brokers, analytics firms, and advertisers access the terminal’s digital display network to reach these retailers’ predominantly urban, multi-cultural shopper base, and to harness transaction data-based learnings to identify growth opportunities and measure execution and returns on marketing investment. NRS is a subsidiary of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT).  All statements above that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “target” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors. Our filings with the SEC provide detailed information on such statements and risks, and should be consulted along with this release. To the extent permitted under applicable law, IDT assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.  NRSInsights Contact:Brandon ThurberVP, Data Sales & Client Success at NRSNational Retail SolutionsBrandon.Thurber@nrsplus.com  IDT Corporation Contact:  Bill Ulreywilliam.ulrey@idt.net  # # #  
            

NRSInsights' November 2025 Retail Same-Store Sales Report

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        <h1>NRSInsights Reports November 2025 Same-Store Sales Increase</h1>
        <p><strong>Newark, N.J., Dec. 09, 2025</strong> – NRSInsights, a leader in retail sales data and analytics derived from the National Retail Solutions (NRS) point-of-sale (POS) platform, has released its monthly comparative same-store sales report for November 2025, highlighting notable growth in retail activity.</p>
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        <h2>Key November Performance Indicators</h2>
        <p>As of November 30, 2025, the NRS retail network consisted of approximately 38,000 active terminals, processing transactions at around 32,900 independent retailers. These include convenience stores, bodegas, liquor stores, grocers, and tobacco vendors, mainly catering to urban consumers.</p>
        
        <h3>Sales Overview</h3>
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            <li><strong>Same-store sales:</strong> Increased by 3.8% year-over-year, although it reflects a decrease of <strong>0.7%</strong> compared to October 2025.</li>
            <li><strong>Unit sales:</strong> Rose by 0.9% year-over-year but declined <strong>0.9%</strong> from the previous month.</li>
            <li><strong>Average prices:</strong> The dollar-weighted average for the top 500 items purchased saw a yearly increase of 3.1%.</li>
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        <h2>Monthly Comparisons and Trends</h2>
        <p>Despite a robust increase in same-store sales over the previous year, there was a noticeable slowdown month-over-month. For instance, same-store sales had jumped <strong>5.7%</strong> in October, indicating a shift in consumer behavior.</p>
        
        <h3>Transaction Insights</h3>
        <p>For November, the average transactions per store per day decreased by <strong>0.9%</strong> compared to last year, contrasting with a marginal gain of <strong>0.1%</strong> in the previous month. The analytics indicate a continuing transformation in retail consumption patterns.</p>
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        <h2>Expert Commentary</h2>
        <p>Brandon Thurber, VP of Data Sales & Client Success at NRS, stated, <em>“Our independent retailer network generated steady momentum in November, with transactions up 0.9% and dollar sales increasing 3.8% versus November a year ago.”</em> He noted strong performances in convenience categories, citing key products such as cigarettes, RTD cocktails, smokeless tobacco, and energy beverages.</p>
        
        <p>Thurber further explained that the inflation measure for November was recorded at <strong>3.1%</strong>, the highest this year, representing a slight increase from October’s figure. <em>“These results highlight the resilience of everyday convenience spending and the value our retailers provide to their local communities,”</em> he added.</p>
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        <h2>NRSInsights Overview</h2>
        <p>The NRSInsights monthly Same-Store Retail Sales Reports provide valuable data that reflects retail performance in independent, primarily urban stores. Comparisons for November 2025 were derived from roughly <strong>216 million</strong> transactions across approximately <strong>24,000</strong> stores.</p>

        <h3>NRS POS Platform Impact</h3>
        <p>During November 2025, the NRS POS terminals processed over <strong>$2.07 billion</strong> in sales, marking a <strong>14% year-over-year increase</strong>. This underscores the platform's critical role in catering to independent retailers across the United States and Canada.</p>
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        <p>National Retail Solutions, a subsidiary of IDT Corporation (NYSE: <strong>IDT</strong>), continues to enhance the business operations of independent retailers through innovative POS solutions and digital processing services.</p>
        
        <p>For further information, please contact:</p>
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            <li>Brandon Thurber, VP, Data Sales & Client Success at NRS – <a href="mailto:Brandon.Thurber@nrsplus.com">Brandon.Thurber@nrsplus.com</a></li>
            <li>Bill Ulrey, IDT Corporation – <a href="mailto:william.ulrey@idt.net">william.ulrey@idt.net</a></li>
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NRS reported a 3.8% increase in same-store sales for November 2025.
Average prices for top items rose 3.1% year-over-year.
Transactions increased by 0.9% despite a decline in units sold.
NRS processed $2.07 billion in sales, up 14% from last year.
Convenience categories like cigarettes drove sales performance.

NRSInsights' November 2025 Retail Same-Store Sales Report

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