Consumer Spending Bigger Indicator of Recovery
WASHINGTON – Despite falling consumer confidence numbers amid the recent rise in COVID-19 infections, shoppers are continuing to spend, National
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The Home Depot Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts
Hurricane Ida, the fifth strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland, has impacted thousands of people across the nation. Even
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Louisiana and New Jersey: Lowe’s Hurricane Ida Recovery
Lowe’s priority is to be there to help when we’re needed most – before, during and after a major storm.
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Supply Chains Have Difficulty Meeting Demand
It was a beautifully embossed envelope with an even fancier card inside. Was it a surprise birthday greeting? Not quite.
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Chief Economist Says NRF Revised Forecast
As retailers head into the second half of 2021, the “great uncertainty” that clouded the nation’s economic outlook earlier in
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One Year Later, Economy ‘Has Come a Long Way’
WASHINGTON – With more vaccines in arms, federal stimulus putting money into pockets and consumers shopping again, the U.S. economy
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NRF chief economist says economic recovery is ‘being tested daily’
WASHINGTON – Despite broad indications that the economy has begun to recover as businesses reopen from the coronavirus pandemic, conflicting
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Double-digit Decline in Imports Adds Up to Empty Shelves
After being forced to hunker down indoors for months, consumers are cautiously venturing out to resume shopping at their favorite
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NRF chief economist says ‘uncertainty abounds’ in predicting recovery from coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON – While the reopening of businesses shut down by the coronavirus pandemic is a significant step forward, it is
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Retailers Call Additional Funding for Small Business Loans ‘Important Step on the Path to Recovery’
WASHINGTON–The National Retail Federation today welcomed House action on legislation to increase funding for loans to small businesses during the
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