NRSInsights' August 2025 Retail Same-Store Sales Report
1. August same-store sales rose 8.3% year-over-year, the highest in two years. 2. Average prices for top items increased 3.0% year-over-year. 3. NRS network processed $2.2 billion in sales, up 18% year-over-year. 4. Unit sales increased 4.3% year-over-year, indicating consumer spending growth. 5. Consumers favor local independents for key categories like cigarettes and beer.