National Retail Federation

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows sales grew in March

Retail sales rose again in March as consumers received higher-than-usual tax refunds that made up for increased gasoline prices, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by National Retail Federation (NRF).... more »

NRF forecasts 4.4% annual retail sales growth with new economic model

The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts that retail sales in 2026 will grow by 4.4% over 2025 to $5.6 trillion, based on a newly enhanced forecasting approach developed in partnership with Oxford Economics, one of... more »

NRF: Consumer spending grew moderately in February 2026

Retail sales grew again in February, with moderate gains month over month and strong increases year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by National Retail Federation (NRF). “Despite... more »

NRF responds to Supreme Court ruling on tariffs

The National Retail Federation (NRF) issued the following statement from Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the Trump administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic... more »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s January data shows fourth consecutive monthly gain

Retail sales saw a moderate monthly increase and strong year-over-year gains in January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by NRF. “Consumers demonstrated continued resilience in January, showing moderate spending... more »

Valentine’s Day spending expected to reach new records

Consumer spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $29.1 billion, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount surpasses the previous... more »

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s December data shows strong holiday season spending

Retail sales saw strong growth in December, putting holiday season results in line with the National Retail Federation’s (NRF's) forecast for record spending, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by... more »

NRF: Import cargo volume expected to remain down year-over-year until spring

Import volume at the nation’s major container ports is forecast to see its first month-over-month gain in six months during January but is expected to remain down year over year until spring, according to the... more »