retail sales

Las Vegas Market returns with robust in-person buying event

Increased vaccination rollout, improving travel sentiments and the return of Las Vegas Market’s gift and home temporaries staged in the brand-new Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, contributed to a lively and productive April... more »

NRF reports retail import surge expected to continue

The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at least through the end of this summer as retailers work to meet increased consumer demand, according to... more »

One year later, NRF expects retail sales growth

With more vaccines in arms, federal stimulus putting money into pockets and consumers shopping again, the U.S. economy has made dramatic progress since the coronavirus pandemic brought activity to a near-standstill this time last year,... more »

NRF shares 2021 could experience record retail sales growth

A wide array of economic indicators point toward potentially record retail sales growth during 2021, but the coronavirus pandemic remains the biggest challenge for the year, Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist for National Retail Federation (NRF), said.... more »

NPD Group reports juvenile products sales reached $7.35 billion

Dollar sales for the U.S. juvenile products industry reached $7.35 billion in 2020, an increase of 6.5% over 2019, according to The NPD Group. Units grew by 1.8% and the average retail price of $18.21... more »

Report reveals Valentine’s Day spending to total $21.8 Billion

Just over half (52%) of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending a total of $21.8 billion, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper... more »

NRF report suggests 2020 retail imports may break record

Imports seen during 2020 appear to be headed toward a new record despite the coronavirus pandemic, and remain at high levels as 2021 begins, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the... more »

Imports remain strong after setting new records this holiday season

Imports remain strong after setting new records this fall as retailers stocked up both stores and warehouses for the holiday season and met new demands for quick delivery of online orders, according to the monthly... more »