National Retail Federation

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows retail sales grew in April

Retail sales grew modestly from the month before in April, but a shift in the timing of Easter appeared to be behind a slight year-over-year decline, ... READ MORE »

Monthly import cargo to reach 2M TEU through early fall

Monthly inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should consistently be above 2 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) throug... READ MORE »

First quarter results show economy is slowing, consumers still spending

Economic growth slowed during the first three months of the year, but consumers are still spending more than last year, National Retail Federation (NR... READ MORE »

Consumers to spend near-record $33.5B on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) ... READ MORE »

Retail sales grow in March 2024

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau today shows retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppe... READ MORE »

NRF: Economy remains ‘sturdy’ despite forecast for slower growth

Despite expectations for slower growth of both gross domestic product and retail sales, the economy should continue to do well the remainder of this y... READ MORE »

2024 Easter spending expected to top $22B

Consumer spending is expected to reach a total of $22.4 billion this Easter, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights &a... READ MORE »

NRF: Inflation and interest rates remain key

Inflation and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to bring it under control will continue to play a major role in the economy this year, said Jack Kleinhe... READ MORE »

NRF says Valentine’s Day gift spending to reach new record

Total spending on significant others for Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $14.2 billion, according to the annual survey released by the... READ MORE »

NRF says $743B in merchandise returned in 2023

Total returns for the industry amounted to $743 billion in merchandise in 2023, according to a report released by the National Retail Federation and A... READ MORE »

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