NRSInsights Reports 3.8% Year-over-Year Increase in November Same-Store Sales

November same-store sales rose 3.8% year-over-year; average item prices increased 3.1%.

Quiver AI Summary

NRSInsights reported that same-store sales for November 2025 increased by 3.8% compared to the previous year, although this reflects a decrease of 0.7% from October 2025. The average price of the top 500 items sold rose by 3.1% year-over-year. The network of approximately 38,000 terminals processed transactions at around 32,900 independent retailers, revealing a 0.9% rise in units sold year-over-year, but a slight decline in transaction baskets. The company's VP, Brandon Thurber, highlighted strong performance in convenience categories like cigarettes and energy beverages, while also noting that November saw the highest inflation measure of 3.1% for the year. Overall, the report indicates stable sales and ongoing demand in the independent retail sector.

Potential Positives

Same-store sales increased 3.8% year-over-year, indicating strong performance and growth in retail activity.
The average price of the top 500 items rose by 3.1% year-over-year, reflecting a positive trend in consumer spending and pricing power.
NRS’ POS terminals processed $2.07 billion in sales during November 2025, representing a 14% increase year-over-year, which showcases significant growth in transaction volume.
The overall increase in dollar sales highlights the resilience of the independent retailer network and the value it provides to local communities amid changing market conditions.

Potential Negatives

Same-store sales decreased 0.7% compared to the previous month, showing a decline in sales momentum.
Units sold decreased 0.9% compared to the previous month, indicating a reduction in customer purchasing activity.
Baskets (transactions) per store decreased 3.7% compared to the previous month, suggesting decreased customer foot traffic and engagement.

FAQ

What were the same-store sales figures for November 2025?

Same-store sales increased by 3.8% year-over-year in November 2025.

How did units sold perform in November 2025?

Units sold increased by 0.9% year-over-year, but decreased by 0.9% compared to October 2025.

What was the average price change for top items in November?

The average price for the top 500 items increased by 3.1% year-over-year in November 2025.

How did November 2025 sales compare to October 2025?

Same-store sales decreased by 0.7% from October 2025, which saw a 5.7% increase year-over-year.

What categories drove growth in November 2025?

Growth was driven by convenience categories like cigarettes, RTD cocktails, and energy beverages.

Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release distributed by GlobeNewswire. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release here.

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Full Release

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 Thurber
VP, Data Sales & Client Success at NRS
National Retail Solutions
[email protected]

IDT Corporation Contact:

Bill Ulrey
[email protected]

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