Halloween Participation Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels
WASHINGTON – Participation in Halloween-related activities will resume to pre-pandemic levels, with 69% of consumers planning to celebrate the holiday this
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August Retail Sales Supported by Job and Wage Gains
WASHINGTON – Consumers’ willingness to spend overcame inflation again in August as more jobs and higher wages helped ease some
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NRF Reports Retail Shrink Nearly a $100B Problem
WASHINGTON – Retail shrink, when taken as a percentage of total retail sales in 2021, accounted for $94.5 billion in
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Import Slowdown Continues
WASHINGTON – With inflation continuing and the Federal Reserve hoping to cool demand through higher interest rates, imports at the nation’s
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Shoppers of All Ages and Incomes Use Buy Now, Pay Later Plans
Rising inflation is making shoppers of every age more cautious about spending. Consumers are looking for payment options to help
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July Retail Sales Show Consumers Still Shopping Despite Inflation
WASHINGTON – Core retail sales as calculated by the National Retail Federation rose in July even as overall sales reported
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Imports Slowing in Second Half of the Year
WASHINGTON – After a record-setting spring, imports at the nation’s major container ports are expected to slow significantly for the remainder
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NRF Says Economy is Strong Enough to ‘Keep a Recession at Bay’
WASHINGTON – Despite two consecutive quarters of decline, the U.S. economy still does not appear to be in a recession
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Retail Trend: Consumers Spend Less and Worry about the Future
With so many crises happening simultaneously, it’s not surprising that people are asking, “What’s next.” Although consumers anticipated prices would
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Retailers Praise Credit Card Routing Legislation
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation welcomed legislation introduced today that would let retailers decide who processes credit card transactions,
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