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Thanksgiving weekend expected to draw largest number of shoppers on record

A record 186.9 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the consumer survey released... READ MORE »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s October data shows ‘continued momentum’ going into holiday season

Retail sales bounced back in October, showing both monthly and year-over-year gains heading into the holiday shopping season, according to the CNBC/NR... READ MORE »

With shelves stocked, imports should see slowdown in November and December

With tariff uncertainty continuing but most holiday merchandise already in stores or warehouses, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container... READ MORE »

Consumers to spend second-highest amount on record during 2025 holiday season

Consumers plan to spend $890.49 per person on average this year on holiday gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the Nationa... READ MORE »

Consumers expected to return nearly $850 billion in merchandise in 2025

Retailers estimate that 15.8% of their annual sales will be returned this year, totaling $849.9 billion, according to the 2025 Retail Returns Landscap... READ MORE »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows spending slowed in September but growth remains ‘robust’ year-over-year

Retail sales slowed on a monthly basis in September after a busy summer but year-over-year increases remain strong as retailers prepare for the holida... READ MORE »

Monthly imports expected to drop below 2 million TEU as tariffs continue to rise

With most holiday merchandise already on hand and tariffs continuing to rise, monthly import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is e... READ MORE »

NRF consumer survey finds Halloween spending to reach record $13.1 billion

Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $13.1 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF's) annual consumer surv... READ MORE »

August CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor data shows increased sales even as inflation impacts growth

Retail spending continued to grow in August as consumers stocked up on school supplies and tried to beat rising tariffs that could be beginning to aff... READ MORE »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows strong spending in July as consumers responded to sales, bought ahead of tariffs

Retail spending bounced back in July as consumers sought out summer sales promotions to buy goods before more tariffs take effect, according to the C... READ MORE »