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Retail imports grow modestly ahead of possible tariffs
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports will remain at high levels this summer but are expected to grow only modestly compared with las... READ MORE »
Technology improves consumers’ shopping experience
Consumers are embracing the use of retail technology to improve their shopping experience, according to the latest issue of the Consumer View report�... READ MORE »
Retailers back bill requiring congressional review of tariff hikes
The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomes legislation introduced on June 25, 2019, that would strengthen congressional authority over tariff incr... READ MORE »
May’s retail sales show consumer resilience
May’s retail sales show consumer resilience and confidence in the economy. Retail sales rose 0.5 percent in May seasonally adjusted from April and ... READ MORE »
Father’s Day spending expected to reach all-time high
Americans are expected to spend more than ever on gifts for Father’s Day this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual sur... READ MORE »
NRF says tariffs are a gamble for U.S. economy
After the Trump administration released a list of $300 billion of Chinese goods that will be targeted by additional tariffs of 25 percent, The Nationa... READ MORE »
Retailers respond to threat to raise tariffs
The National Retail Federation's (NRF) David French, senior vice president for government relations, responded to the President’s threat to raise t... READ MORE »
Mother’s Day expected to deliver highest consumer spending to date
Mother’s Day spending is expected to total a record $25 billion this year, up from $23.1 billion in 2018, according to the annual survey released to... READ MORE »
March retail sales are up
Retail sales were up 1 percent in March seasonally adjusted from February and up 0.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation... READ MORE »
Overall job gains point to economic growth despite retail employment drop
Retail industry employment in March was down by 11,700 jobs seasonally adjusted from February and down 47,400 jobs unadjusted year-over-year, the Labo... READ MORE »
