Retail sales rose in July for the 10th consecutive month, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released by the National Retail Federation. “Retail sales maintained their steady upward momentum in July as consumers kept shopping despite ups and downs in …
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Summer Events Expected to Boost Consumer Spending, NRF Says
The summer of 2026 is packed with celebrations expected to give retailers a boost as consumers spend on travel, sporting events, community gatherings and holidays, according to a new economic outlook from the National Retail Federation (NRF). In its latest …
Read More »Home Depot Ranks on NRF Top 50 Global Retailers List
The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently released the NRF Top 50 Global Retailers list, ranking the 50 most impactful international retailers based on their operations at the start of 2025. Partnering with Kantar to produce the list, NRF and Kantar’s …
Read More »Retail Service Providers Share Major Initiatives During NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show
Last week during the National Retail Federation’s NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, over 1,000 vendors and service providers gave attendees a look at the future of retail, sharing innovative products and game-changing processes and procedures. A number of exhibitors also …
Read More »4 Takeaways for Independents From Retail’s 2026 Big Show
Exploring the future of retail with an eye on the current state of the industry, over 40,000 attendees converged on New York City for the National Retail Federation’s NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show. Over three days, retailers, vendors, service providers, …
Read More »NRF Shows Strong Holiday Spending Data
Retail sales increased during the holiday season, rising 4.1% from November to December, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. The growth is in line with the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) forecast for record spending. “December Retail Monitor data saw a …
Read More »NRF VP Shares Additional Insights Into Super Saturday Predictions
With just a few days left to shop before Christmas, National Retail Federation (NRF) vice president of industry and consumer insights Katherine Cullen shared some additional insights into Super Saturday, taking place Dec. 20. Earlier this week, NRF released its …
Read More »Holiday Sales Predictions on Track
Retail sales saw strong year-over-year growth in November, with the first half of the month posting results on track to meet the National Retail Federation’s spending forecast, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor. “Retail sales showed healthy year-over-year gains in November …
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