IDT Corporation’s NRSInsights reported a 5.8% year-over-year increase in same-store sales for January 2026, according to its latest Retail Same-Store Sales Report. The average price paid for the top 500 items rose by 1.2% compared to the previous year, reflecting a moderation in the average rate of price increases from 2.3% in December 2025 and 3.1% in November 2025. During January 2026, the NRS point-of-sale platform processed $2.0 billion in sales, representing a 16% year-over-year increase across 130 million transactions. The network comprised approximately 38,900 active terminals at around 33,500 independent retailers nationwide. Raleigh-Durham was identified as a top-performing market, while New York was among the weakest. Sales in Spirits and Ready-to-Drink Spirits remained resilient, and Frozen Novelties saw double-digit growth year-over-year, despite cold weather conditions.

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