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2025 import cargo levels expected to be down more than 5% from 2024 amid rising tariffs

With new tariffs putting pressure on international trade, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is tentatively expected to end 2... READ MORE »

Back-to-school season begins early for majority of shoppers

Two-thirds (67%) of back-to-school shoppers had already begun purchasing items for the upcoming school year as of early July, according to the annual ... READ MORE »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales slowed in June as concerns about tariffs continued

Retail sales slowed in June amid continued consumer worries about the impact of government policies on the economy, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail ... READ MORE »

NRF reports ‘anxiety and confusion’ from tariffs and other policies are causing uncertainty

Halfway through the year, it is still difficult to predict the impact new tariffs and other government policies will have on the U.S. economy, says Na... READ MORE »

Father’s Day spending to reach record $24 billion

Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $24 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation... READ MORE »

NRF commends ‘critical’ tax package for retailers in House bill

The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from NRF Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French after the H... READ MORE »

Census data shows steady retail sales in April as tariff concerns continued

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows shoppers remained engaged in April amid continued concern over tariffs on imported merchandise, National... READ MORE »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: April sales grew as consumers stocked up ahead of tariffs

Retail sales grew in April as many consumers moved up buying to avoid higher prices expected to come with tariffs, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Mo... READ MORE »

The Season of Smartness

There’s no shortage of panic these days, but the numbers indicate that business is decent — if not booming. The National Retail Federation (NRF... READ MORE »

Mother’s Day spending expected to reach $34.1 billion

Consumer spending on Mother’s Day is expected to reach $34.1 billion this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Feder... READ MORE »