NRF: Economy is growing but momentum slows

The economy is still growing, but not as fast as it was earlier this year, reported Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for the National Retail Federation (NRF). “The U.S. economy continues to expand, but recent data... more »

NRF: Retail sales rise sharply in July

Retail sales reversed their downward trend in July as Amazon Prime Day and major promotions by other brands prompted increased shopping while wage increases gave consumers more money to spend, the National Retail Federation said.... more »

Back-to-school shopping to reach record levels in 2023

Consumers are expected to spend record amounts for both back-to-school and back-to-college shopping this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Back-to-school spending... more »

NRF: Retail sales increase in May 2023

Retail sales rose again in May as consumers continued to spend despite economic challenges, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). The U.S. Census Bureau reported overall retail sales in May were up 0.3% from... more »

Consumers to spend record $22.9B for Father’s Day

Consumers will collectively spend a record-high $22.9 billion to celebrate Father’s Day this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Total expected spending... more »

Imports expected to remain below 2022 for most of this year

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is climbing back from a nearly three-year low in February but is expected to remain well below last year’s levels heading into fall, according to the... more »

Consumers to spend record $35.7B for Mother’s Day

Consumers plan to spend a total of $35.7 billion on Mother’s Day this year, nearly $4 billion more than last year’s record high of $31.7 billion, according to an annual survey released by the National... more »

NRF monitoring West Coast port disruptions

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union chose to withhold labor at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which resulted in the overnight closure of all terminals April 6. The National Retail Federation (NRF)... more »