Core Retail Sales Grew in February
WASHINGTON – Overall retail sales dipped slightly in February, but core spending rose, the National Retail Federation said today. “February’s
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Imports Expected to Slowly Climb
WASHINGTON – Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to begin slowly climbing again this month after
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NRF Says Retail Sales Picked Up in January
WASHINGTON – Retail sales bounced back strongly in January as inflation eased and income grew, the National Retail Federation said
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Consumers Plan to Increase Valentine’s Day Spending to Nearly $26 Billion
WASHINGTON – Consumers are expected to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, up from $23.9 billion in 2022 and
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New Consumer Product Showcase to Debut at Retail’s Big Show
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today announced it will introduce a new Consumer Product Showcase at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show. The
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First Half of Holiday Season Shows Strong Year-Over-Year Results
WASHINGTON – November retail sales dipped from a surge of early holiday shopping the month before but still saw solid
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2022 Retail Returns Rate Remains Flat
WASHINGTON – Consumers are expected to return more than $816 billion worth of retail merchandise purchased in 2022, according to
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Imports Winding Down as Holiday Season Nears Finish Line
WASHINGTON – With most holiday merchandise already on retailers’ shelves or in their warehouses, December cargo volume at the nation’s major
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Record 166.3M Shoppers Expected During Thanksgiving Weekend
WASHINGTON, November 17, 2022 – An estimated 166.3 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this
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Retail Sales Growing as Holiday Season Begins
WASHINGTON – Retail sales grew again in October as consumers set aside concerns about inflation and many got a jump
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