National Retail Federation

“record-breaking back-to-school and college spending, projected at $146.3 billion”

“Back-to-school is expected to deliver $43.3 billion to retail, up 11% over last year”

“back-to-college is projected to reach $103.5 billion, a nearly 17% increase”

“Miniso as its fastest-growing retailer after the Chinese firm posted roughly 53% sales growth in the U.S., totaling $466 million in domestic revenue”

“Dick’s Sporting Goods, which ranked second with 49% sales growth after reporting a boost in revenue to $13.6 billion, up from $20.2 billion.”

“Daiso Sangyo (25.8% growth), Primark (24.2%) and Five Below (22.9%) rounded out the top five”

“Costco ranked 18th after posting 8% growth after adding $15.8 billion in sales.”