Retail
NRF economist indicates strong retail growth numbers, consumer resiliency
Retail sales have largely recovered from the pandemic heading into the holiday season but the growing number of coronavirus cases remains a threat and... READ MORE »
Consumers prioritize holiday spending on family, friends
Purchasing gifts for friends and loved ones is a way for consumers to shift focus from the uncertainty and stress of the pandemic to celebrating the h... READ MORE »
Schleich USA shifts Canadian business in-house
Schleich, a leading manufacturer of animal figurines, announced that beginning Jan. 1, 2021 it will be servicing Canadian customers directly from its ... READ MORE »
NRF Foundation offers COVID-19 trainings to retailers
The NRF Foundation launched two new credentials in its RISE Up program in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The credentials focus on Retail Operat... READ MORE »
Imports set new record as retailers stock up
Imports reached an all-time high this summer as retail sales bounced back from the pandemic and merchants replenished inventories and stocked up early... READ MORE »
NRF offers optimism for the fourth quarter
Consumer spending has recovered from the coronavirus pandemic more quickly than expected, but forecasting 2020 holiday sales is like assembling a jigs... READ MORE »
Gift for Life & NY NOW text-to-give campaign supports SAGE
Gift for Life is launching a new text-to-give campaign as part of NY NOW’s first-ever Digital Market, Oct. 3-7, 2020. All donations will benefit S... READ MORE »
NRF launches New Holiday Traditions campaign
By any measure, this holiday season will be unlike any other, and the National Retail Federation (NRF) is launching a nationwide consumer education c... READ MORE »
Consumers celebrate Halloween despite COVID-19
Like many holidays this year, Americans are planning to celebrate Halloween despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The autumnal holiday may look a ... READ MORE »
Mary Meyer sends Australia wildlife relief
Mary Meyer has sent much needed funds to help the wildlife of Australia rebound from the devastating fires that raged through Australia during their l... READ MORE »
