NRSInsights’ November 2024 Retail Same-Store Sales Report

Rhea-AI Summary

NRSInsights reported strong retail performance for November 2024, with same-store sales increasing 6.6% year-over-year, up from October's 3.7% growth. The network, comprising 33,600 active terminals across 29,200 independent retailers, showed positive trends across multiple metrics:

- Units sold increased 4.5% year-over-year
- Average transactions per store rose 3.2% year-over-year
- Average prices for top 500 items increased 3.9%

The platform processed $1.8 billion in sales (+23% YoY) across 124 million transactions. Beverages showed strong performance, with Energy Drinks returning to growth after months of decline. Chocolate reversed its downward trend, showing growth in both dollars and quantity.

Positive

• Same-store sales increased 6.6% YoY, accelerating from October's 3.7%
• Platform processed $1.8 billion in sales, up 23% YoY
• Transaction volume increased 19% YoY
• Units sold grew 4.5% YoY
• Network outpaced US Commerce Department's retail data by 1.3 percentage points on average

Negative

• Month-over-month transactions decreased 2.5%
• Units sold decreased 0.4% compared to previous month
• Confections category showed year-over-year decline

Insights

Market Research Analyst

The latest NRSInsights report reveals robust growth in the independent retail sector, with same-store sales increasing 6.6% year-over-year in November 2024. This significant uptick from October's 3.7% growth indicates strengthening consumer spending in urban markets. The 4.5% increase in units sold and 3.2% rise in transactions per store demonstrate healthy consumer demand.

The network's expansion to 33,600 terminals and processing of $1.8 billion in monthly sales (+23% YoY) shows IDT's NRS division is capturing substantial market share in the POS space. The platform's consistent outperformance versus U.S. retail trade data by 1.3% points on average highlights its strong positioning in urban, multicultural markets.

The 3.9% increase in average prices of top items, up from 1.9% in October, suggests pricing power and healthy margins for retailers, though it warrants monitoring for potential impact on consumer behavior.

Financial Analyst

IDT's NRS subsidiary continues to demonstrate impressive growth metrics that directly contribute to the company's revenue stream. The 23% year-over-year increase in processed sales volume to $1.8 billion and the expansion to 33,600 terminals indicate strong business momentum. The annual processing volume of $20.6 billion across 1.5 billion transactions represents a substantial recurring revenue base.

The platform's penetration into 201 out of 210 U.S. designated market areas shows excellent geographic diversification. The consistent same-store sales growth outperformance versus broader retail metrics suggests NRS's competitive advantage in serving independent retailers. This positions IDT well for sustained growth in the fragmented small-format retail market, with potential for margin expansion through value-added services and data monetization.

November same-store sales increased 6.6% year-over-year 

NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 09, 2024 (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 same-store sales results for November 2024.

As of November 30, 2024, the NRS retail network comprised approximately 33,600 active terminals nationwide, scanning purchases at approximately 29,200 independent retailers including convenience stores, bodegas, liquor stores, grocers, tobacco, and sundries sellers nationwide, predominantly serving urban consumers.

November Retail Same-Store Sales Highlights

(Same-store sales, unit sales, transactions, and average price data throughout this release refer to November 2024 and are compared to November 2023 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.)

• SALES
  • Same-store sales increased 6.6% year-over-year. In the previous month (October 2024), same-store sales had increased 3.7% year-over-year.
  • Same-store sales increased 1.5% compared to the previous month (October 2024). Same-store sales in October 2024 had decreased (0.5)% compared to the previous month (September 2024).
  • For the three months ended November 30, 2024, same-store sales increased 3.5% compared to the corresponding three months a year ago.

• UNITS SOLD
  • The number of units sold increased 4.5% year-over-year. In the previous month (October 2024), the number of units sold had increased 2.8% year-over-year.
  • Units sold decreased (0.4)% compared to the previous month (October 2024). Units sold in October 2024 had decreased (0.5)% compared to the previous month (September 2024).
• TRANSACTIONS PER STORE
  • The average number of transactions per store increased 3.2% year-over-year. In the previous month (October 2024), transactions had increased 1.6% year-over-year.
  • Transactions decreased (2.5)% compared to the previous month (October 2024). Transactions in October 2024 had decreased (0.7)% compared to the previous month (September 2024).
• AVERAGE PRICES
  • A dollar-weighted average of prices for the top 500 items purchased increased 3.9% year-over-year, an increase from the 1.9% year-over-year increase recorded in October 2024.

Retail Trade Comparative Data

The table below provides historical comparative data with the U.S. Commerce Department’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade same-store sales data excluding food service:

Over the past twelve months, the NRS network’s three-month moving average same-store sales have outpaced the US Commerce Department’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade data, excluding food services, by 1.3% percentage points, on average.

The NRSInsights data in the chart above have not been adjusted to reflect inflation, demographic distributions, seasonal buying patterns, item substitution, days per month, or other factors that may facilitate comparisons to other periods, to other same-store retail sales data, or to the U.S. Commerce Department’s retail data.

Commentary from Suzy Silliman (SVP, Data Strategy and Sales at NRS)

“November was a strong month for most product super categories sold within the NRS Network.

“As in October, beverages were a standout. Both the alcoholic (BEVAL) and the packaged non-alcoholic segments experienced growth across most categories. Within BEVAL, the only categories not showing year-over-year growth in November were Cognac, Brandy, and Sparkling Wine. Within the packaged non-alcoholic beverage segment, all categories grew except Sports Drinks, Fruit Juice, Ready-to-Drink Coffee, and Packaged Smoothies. Notably, Energy Drinks enjoyed a second consecutive month of year-over-year dollar sales growth after months of decline.

“Outside of beverage categories, Chocolate, which has been on a troubling decline, did show YOY growth for both dollars and quantity while Confections were down again from the year ago level. As winter storms swept across many regions, Ice Melt products flew off the shelves at NRS retail stores.”

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 2024 with November 2023 are derived from approximately 187 million transactions processed through the approximately 20,100 stores on the NRS network that scanned transactions in both months. Same-store data comparisons of November 2024 with October 2024 are derived from approximately 249 million transactions processed through approximately 28,100 stores.

Same-store data comparisons for the three months ended November 30, 2024 with the year-ago three months are derived from approximately 559 million scanned transactions processed through those stores that were in the NRS network in both quarters.

NRS POS Platform

The NRS platform predominantly serves small-format, independent, retail stores nationwide including convenience stores, bodegas, liquor stores, grocers, tobacco, and sundries sellers. These independent retailers operate in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, and in 201 of the 210 designated market areas (DMAs) in the United States. During November 2024, NRS’ POS terminals processed $1.8 billion in sales (+23% year-over-year) across 124 million transactions (+19% year-over-year). During the twelve months ended November 30, 2024, NRS store terminals processed $20.6 billion in sales through approximately 1.5 billion transactions.

About National Retail Solutions (NRS):

National Retail Solutions operates the largest 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:
Suzy Silliman
SVP, Data Strategy and Sales at NRS
National Retail Solutions
suzy.silliman@nrsplus.com

IDT Corporation Contact:
Bill Ulrey
william.ulrey@idt.net

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FAQ

What was NRSInsights' same-store sales growth in November 2024?

NRSInsights reported a 6.6% year-over-year increase in same-store sales for November 2024.

How many active terminals does NRSInsights have in its network?

As of November 30, 2024, NRSInsights had approximately 33,600 active terminals nationwide across 29,200 independent retailers.

What was the total transaction value processed by NRSInsights in November 2024?

NRSInsights processed $1.8 billion in sales across 124 million transactions in November 2024, representing a 23% year-over-year increase.

How did average prices change in November 2024?

The dollar-weighted average prices for the top 500 items increased 3.9% year-over-year in November 2024.