Consumers to Spend $20 Billion on Father’s Day Gifts
WASHINGTON – Consumer spending this Father’s Day is expected to total $20 billion, nearly on par with last year’s record-setting
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April Retail Sales Grew
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 – Consumers accustomed to inflation continued to spend in April as retail sales overcame higher prices
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U.S. Ports Set New Record for Imports
WASHINGTON – Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports set a new record this spring and are expected to see near-record
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Small Businesses Hardest Hit by Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation and a group of small retailers told Congress today small businesses are the hardest
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Mother’s Day Spending to Reach Record High
WASHINGTON DC – Mother’s Day spending is expected to total $31.7 billion this year, up $3.6 billion from 2021’s record
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March Retail Sales Grew Despite Higher Inflation
WASHINGTON – Retail sales grew in March even as inflation edged higher, the National Retail Federation said today. “March retail sales
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NRF: Economy Has ‘Strong Momentum’ Despite Challenges
WASHINGTON – Top challenges have shifted from COVID-19 to inflation and the war in Ukraine, but the U.S. economy will
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More Consumers Hunting for Bargains this Easter
WASHINGTON – Consumers plan to spend an average $169.79 this year on Easter-related items, according to results of the annual survey
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2022 February Retail Sales Rose Strongly Year-Over-Year
WASHINGTON – Retail sales showed a strong year-over-year gain in February, but the monthly pace slowed compared with January as
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Retailers Welcome Passage of Cyberattack Reporting Bill
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today welcomed final passage of legislation requiring businesses that own or operate critical infrastructure
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